Mgt 3080
Presentation Skills
Presentation Skills
What are the key
ingredients in
making effective
presentations?
Strategy, Structure,
Support materials,
Style,
Supplementing
Strategy
Understand your purpose
 Understand your role
 Tailor your message to your audience
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Structure
Statement of intent, expectations,
organization
 Body should be organized logically
 Audience participation?
 Credibility (How?)
 Conclude with summary, action plan
 Use visual aids effectively
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PowerPoint
Pros
 Cons
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Supporting materials
Something to take with them?
 Supporting and background information
throughout the presentation
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Style
Practice, prepare for contingencies
 Convey enthusiasm
 Variety
 Relief
 Use physical space and body movement
effectively
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Supplement
Prepare
 Dealing with challenges
 Maintain control
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