I also believe that being prepared is a key player in any situation. If you are not prepared, then the chances of you failing are greater.
For me, the top point to remember is to know the audience and cater the them. My presentations are given to students and I have to be able to hold their interest and keep them wanting more. Other items that should be remembered are that the people attending your presentation are there to learn, so make the points relevant and not drawn out.
The presenter is most effective and his subject is most memorable when the following are considered when preparing for a presentation.
#1 The most important thing a presenter needs is a complete and comfortable knowledge of the topic. I say comfortable because he needs to be able to speak about it without having to second guess his wording or information. Can he answer questions about the topic without having to refer to notes, can he give examples, can he read the audience while speaking and not worry about the next thing he needs to say?
#2 The presenter should be passionate about what he is talking about it. It needs to have meaning to him and he needs to have a strong desire to find as many ways as possible to infect his audience with the same passion.
#3 When the presenter is comfortable with his presentation this third point will be easy. Reading the audience. Taking note of body language and adjusting his message accordingly will keep his audience on point.
Eric,
yes, we can never forget the audience.
Dr. Ryan Meers
My three main things to remember is:
the effectiveness of the information, the method of delivery, the preparation of the presentation and lastly being aware of the audience.
Being prepaired and keeping simple, also ask questions during my presentation.I like to be relacked when I make my presentation or demos in front my students.
I think that first one must know the material that they are presenting inside and out to be effective. Reading directly from notes because you are unfamiliar with the material speaks volumes to an audience. Secondly you must know your audience. Are they your peers? Are they familair with the material? Third is to try and have fun and present the material in a dynamic way. Use multimedia, and most importantly use your voice to bring the material alive.
When I am going to speak, I first consider the audience. I take into consideration their age range, education level, and industry experience. Next I consider what is the problem followed by what type of solution I can give for the problem. Then I build my speech from there, adding the details.
andrea,
these are all great suggestions that can really help improve our effectiveness as a speaker.
Dr. Ryan Meers
1. Remember your goal: Stay on topic and don't be diverted into tangents, or micropoints that would cause you to lose your audience.
2. Remember your audience: Keep it interesting and relevent to them. Engage their partcipation, let them ask questions, pay attention to how they're receiving your presentation. If they are looking bored or confused, it may be time to bring them in with a question or some sort of attention-getter.
3. Remember to look for feedback. Have someone watch the audience and give you suggestions afterward, and solicit advice from the audience on how you did. This can help you improve for future presentations.
fIRST BE HAPPY WITH YOURSELF IN THE PRESENTATION THAT YOU ARE GIVING DONT TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU DO NOT KNOW. nEXT ATTENTION GETTER SOMETHING THAT GETS A REACTION. tHIRD GET THEM MENTALLY INVOLVED JOKE TRUE STORY OR VJUST HOW WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT IS A PART OF THIER LIFE
Kimberlee ,
these are all great. And since you mentioned the slides--don't talk to your powerpoint!
Dr. Ryan Meers
Know your audience.
Keep it simple- Avoid lengthy wording in slides. Use 1 or 2 colors.
Speak loud and clear. Avoid using fillers. Make eye contact.
I think the following are the most important points for an effective presenter.
#1 Know your audience
#2 Prepare thoroughly
#3 Decide what to say, however, limit it to short simple statements using a "hook"
#4 Move around the room, use eye contact, Q&A and summarize what you said
top four things to remember when prepairing and delivering effective presentations:
1. Know your material.
2. Engage your audience.
3. Listen to questions/ provide accurate feedback.
4. Recap material in closing statement.
have a strong problem statement, engaging hook, and call to action
I think the top three things to remember when preparing and delivering an effective presentation are research, prepare and relax. Research your audience and your topic. Prepare you presentation effectively covering all relevant topics. And relax. Remember to have fun during your presentation.
Robb,
definitely true what you say & I really like your point #4.
Dr. Ryan Meers
When preparing and delivering an effective presentation, it is important to know your audience, have a catchy attention getter, keep the main points simple, and have fun during the presentation.
1. Be PREPARED!
2. Understand my audience and their needs.
3. Make contact with as many members of your audience as possible.
4. Enjoy or belive in your message. It shows.
