A |
Color, use of, 50 |
Acquainters, 72—74 |
Communication, requirements for, |
Analogies, 83–84 |
106 |
Anecdotes, for openings, 32 |
Communication techniques, 111–22 |
Anger, words conveying, 40 |
Components of presentation, 24 |
Answering questions, 130–32. See |
Conclusion of presentation, 145 |
also Questions |
Conference sessions, 19 |
Anxiety. See Relaxation techniques |
Conference style room, 97, 99–100 |
Attire, planning, 155 |
Content of presentation, research, |
Audience analysis, 5–8, 15–18 |
9–11 |
Audience body language, |
Contingency plans, 169–80 |
observation of, 117 |
|
Audience chairs, incorrect |
D |
placement of, 160 |
Dance, use of, 41 |
Audience knowledge, 160–61 |
Deep breathing, 155 |
Audience member perspective, 31 |
Demonstrations, 88–89 |
Audience size, 25 |
Developing presentation, 23–44 |
Audiovisual equipment, 173–74 |
anger, words conveying, 40 |
Audiovisual setup, 103–4 |
audience size, 25 |
|
body content, 35–38 |
B |
closings, 41–42 |
Bar graphs, 84 |
components of presentation, 24 |
Body language, 115–17, 119 |
greeting audience, 24–30 |
Body of presentation, content, |
opening, 30–34, 37 |
35–38 |
anecdotes, 32 |
Body-supporting material, 145 |
audience member perspective, |
Brainstorming, 87–88 |
31 |
how to use, 88 |
brief exercise, 32 |
Brainteasers, 86–87 |
humorous stories, 32 |
Breaks, 104–5 |
icebreaker, 32 |
Brief exercise, for openings, 32 |
jokes, 31 |
Briefings, 19 |
purpose of presentation, 30–31 |
Butterflies. See Relaxation |
question, 32 |
techniques |
stories, 32 |
|
outline, 35–38 |
C |
qualities of effective |
Challenge, as quality of effective |
presentations, 38–41 |
presentation, 40 |
sarcasm, words conveying, 40 |
Chevron configuration, 97, 99 |
synonyms, conveying |
Clarity, as quality of effective |
implications, 40 |
presentation, 38 |
transitions, 34–35, 38 |
Classroom, 97–98 |
Disagreement with point of view, |
Closed-ended questions, 127–28 |
176 |
Closings, 41–42 |
Disruptive audience members, 175 |
Coaching, 89 |
boldface, 82 |
Drama, use of, 41 |
color, 82 |
Dress rehearsal, 150 |
larger type, 82 |
DVDs, 63–64 |
number of lines per slide, 82 |
advantages of, 64 |
number of words per line, 82 |
when not to use, 64 |
tables, 84 |
|
typefaces, 82 |
E |
white space, use of, 82 |
Eager beaver questioner, 175 |
Graphs, 80–84 |
Easel, 174 |
bar graphs, 84 |
Elements of good story, 75–76 |
line graphs, 84 |
Elevator speech, preparing, 19–22 |
pie charts, 84 |
Emergencies while presenting, |
Greeting audience, 24–30, 156 |
160–61 |
|
Emotion, use of, 41 |
H |
Energizers, 85–87 |
Handheld microphones, 106, |
External noise, 173 |
119–20 |
Eye contact, 118, 147 |
Handouts, 64–65 |
|
Hands shaking, 160 |
F |
Humor, use of, 32, 41, 78–80 |
Facial expressions, 117–18 |
Hypothetical questions, 128 |
Facilitation techniques, 123–40 |
|
effective facilitator |
I |
characteristics, 124–25 |
Icebreakers, 32, 71–74 |
Fillers, 114–15 |
categories of, 72 |
Fixed microphones, 105-6 |
humor in, 80 |
Flipcharts, 51–55 |
Introduction of self, elevator |
advantages of, 53–54 |
speech, 21–22 |
holder, incorrect, 174 |
|
when not to use, 54–55 |
J |
Food, 104–5 |
Jitters. See Relaxation techniques |
Foreboding. See Relaxation |
Jokes, 31 |
techniques |
|
Fretting. See Relaxation techniques |
L |
Friendly audience, 150 |
Lack of questions, 175–76 |
|
Large room, few participants, 173 |
G |
Late arrivals, 176-77 |
Games, 85–87 |
Lavaliere microphones, 105, 120 |
how to use, 86–87 |
Lecterns, 102 |
Gestures, 115–17 |
Length, as quality of effective |
Graphic visuals, 83–84 |
presentation, 39 |
elaborate, 82 |
Lighting, use of, 41, 103–4 |
graphs, 84 |
Line graphs, 84 |
bar graphs, 84 |
Location of presentation, questions |
line graphs, 84 |
to determine, 12–13 |
pie charts, 84 |
Logic, as quality of effective |
guidelines for, 81 |
presentation, 39 |
lack of clutter, 82 |
Losing place, 156 |
quotations, 83 |
|
serif, selection of, 82 |
M |
slides, displaying text, 82 |
Memorableness, as quality of |
|
effective presentation, 39 |
Metaphors, 83 |
creating, 58–59 |
Microphones, 105-6, 118–21 |
when not to use, 57–58 |
fixed, 105-6 |
|
handheld, 106, 119–20 |
P |
lavaliere, 106, 120 |
Pace of speaking, 112–14 |
podium, 120 |
Participation, encouraging, 123–40 |
types of, 105-6 |
Pauses, 114–15 |
wireless, 106 |
Perspiring, 160 |
Modeling procedure. See |
Physical environment, 95–108 |
Demonstrations |
determining, 11–13 |
Music, use of, 41 |
planning for, 11–13 |
|
staging, 95–108 |
N |
Pie charts, 84 |
Need to cough, sneeze, clear |
Pitch in speaking, 112–14 |
throat, 160 |
Planning presentation, 5–22 |
Nervousness. See Relaxation |
audience analysis, 5–8, 15–17 |
techniques |
questions to determine, 7–8 |
Noise level outside room, 104 |
briefings, 19 |
Nonverbal communication, 115–18 |
conference sessions, 20-21 |
listening for, 132 |
content research, 9–11 |
Nose runs, 160 |
elevator speech, preparing, 21–22 |
Notecard placement, 146–47 |
location of presentation, |
Notes |
questions to determine, |
dropping, 174-75 |
12–13 |
paper for, 147 |
physical environment, 11–13 |
speaking from, 146–47 |
presentation opportunity, |
|
occurrence of, 14 |
O |
purpose of presentation, |
Open-ended questions, 126–27 |
identifying, 6–18 |
Openers, 71–74 |
speeches, 19 |
how to use, 72–73 |
timing of presentation |
Openings, 30–34, 37 |
determining, 13–14 |
anecdotes, 32 |
effect on presentation |
audience member perspective, 31 |
planning, 13–14 |
brief exercise, 32 |
topic research, 9–11 |
humorous stories, 32 |
training sessions, 20 |
icebreaker, 32 |
type of presentation, |
jokes, 31 |
determination of, 19-21 |
purpose of presentation, 30–31 |
Podium microphones, 120 |
question, 32 |
Positioning of text on visual aids, |
relevant stories, 32 |
49 |
stories, 32 |
Positive thinking, 156–58 |
Opportunity for presentation, |
PowerPoint, 59–62 |
occurrence of, 14 |
Practicing, 141–52 |
Organizational superiors, presenting |
aloud, 149 |
to, 161 |
use of mirror, 149 |
Orientation of visual aids, 49 |
Presentation opportunity, |
Outline of presentation, 35–38 |
occurrence of, 14 |
Overhead transparencies, 55–59 |
Presentation qualities assessment, |
advantages of, 57 |
148 |
Presentation software, 59–62 |
Silence, 126, 175–76 |
advantages of, 59–60 |
to create tension, 133 |
when not to use, 61 |
Slides, 62–63 |
Presenter qualities assessment, 148 |
advantages of, 62 |
Professional speech consultant/ |
displaying text, 82 |
trainer, 149–50 |
boldface, 82 |
Projection, 112–14 |
color, 82 |
Pronunciation, 112–14 |
larger type, 82 |
Props, 66 |
number of lines per slide, 82 |
Purpose of presentation, 30–31 |
number of words per line, 82 |
identifying, 6–18 |
when not to use, 62–63 |
|
Smiling, 118 |
Q |
Speech consultant, use of, 149–50 |
Q&A sessions, 129–30, 161–64. See |
Speeches, 19-20 |
also Questions |
elevator, preparing, 21–22 |
Qualities of effective presentations, |
memorizing, 146–47 |
38–41 |
practicing, 147–50 |
Questioning techniques, 126–32, |
rehearsing, 143–46 |
139 |
Stage fright. See Relaxation |
advantages, disadvantages of, |
techniques |
133–39 |
Stance, 116–17 |
Questions, 32, 125. See also Q&A |
Storytelling |
sessions |
delivering stories, 76–78 |
answering, 130–32 |
developing stories, 76 |
Quotations, use of, 83 |
elements of good story, 75–76 |
|
power of, 74–78 |
R |
spur-of-the-moment, 78 |
Realism, as quality of effective |
use of, 41 |
presentation, 39–40 |
Strong questions, 126–30 |
Redundant information, avoiding, |
Structuring presentation, 23–44 |
48 |
Surprise, use of, 41 |
Rehearsing, 141–52 |
Symbolism, use of, 66 |
aloud, 149 |
Synonyms, conveying implications, |
use of mirror, 147, 149 |
40 |
Reinforcement techniques, 138 |
|
Relaxation techniques, 155–68 |
T |
Relevance of stories for openings, |
Tables, 80–84, 102 |
32 |
Tailoring, as quality of effective |
Rhetorical questions, 128–29 |
presentation, 38–39 |
Role playing, 89 |
Talking to audience, 49 |
Room setup, 96–101 |
Tape recorder, 149 |
matrix, 97 |
Temperature of room, 102–3 |
Rounds, 96–98 |
Theater style room, 97, 100-1 |
|
Timing of presentation |
S |
determining, 13–14 |
Sarcasm, words conveying, 40 |
effect on presentation planning, |
Screens for visual presentations, |
13–14 |
101 |
Topic research, 9–11 |
Serif, selection of, 82 |
Touch, turn, talk method, 51–52 |
Training sessions, 20 |
Trainer, speech, use of, 149–50 |
Transitions, 34–35, 38, 145 |
serif, selection of, 82 |
Type of presentation, determination |
slides, displaying text, 82 |
of, 19-21 |
tables, 84 |
Typefaces, 82 |
typefaces, 82 |
|
white space, use of, 82 |
U |
guidelines for, 48–49 |
U-shape configuration, 97–99 |
handouts, 64–65 |
Unanticipated events, 169–80 |
number of visuals, 48 |
Unconscious body language, 117 |
one point per visual, 48 |
Understandability, as quality of |
orientation of, 49 |
effective presentation, 39 |
overhead transparencies, 55–59 |
|
advantages of, 57 |
V |
creating, 58–59 |
Value, as quality of effective |
when not to use, 57–58 |
presentation, 38 |
PowerPoint, 59–62 |
Various opinions, accepting, 125 |
presentation software, 59–62 |
Venue, 95–110. See also Physical |
advantages of, 59–60 |
environment |
when not to use, 61 |
Verbal communication skills, |
props, 66 |
111–15 |
redundant information, avoiding, |
Video camera, 149 |
48 |
Videotapes, 63–64 |
repetition of information, 49 |
advantages of, 64 |
selection of, 46–47 |
when not to use, 64 |
slides, 62–63 |
Vision, use of, 41 |
advantages of, 62 |
Visual aids, 45–70 |
when not to use, 62–63 |
assessment of, 67–68 |
steps for adding, 49–50 |
benefits of, 46 |
symbolism, use of, 66 |
color, use of, 50 |
talking to audience, 49 |
design of, consistency, 48–49 |
text, 82–84 |
DVDs, 63–64 |
positioning of, 49 |
advantages of, 64 |
use of, 80–84 |
when not to use, 64 |
touch, turn, talk method, 51–52 |
early preparation of, 49 |
videotapes, 63–64 |
flipcharts, 51–55 |
advantages of, 64 |
advantages of, 53–54 |
when not to use, 64 |
when not to use, 54–55 |
Visualization techniques, 154 |
graphic visuals |
|
analogies, 83–84 |
W |
elaborate, 82 |
Warm-up exercises, 72, 155–56 |
graphs, 84 |
White space, use of, 82 |
guidelines for, 81 |
Wireless microphones, 105 |
lack of clutter, 82 |
Wobbly knees, 160 |
metaphors, 83 |
Wrong flipchart holder/easel, 174 |
quotations, 83 |
Wrong room setup, 172–73 |