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ORAL PRESENTATION

ORAL PRESENTATION. SALES! 50%! SALES! 70%! SALES!! 120%!. 2. I HATE PUBLIC SPEAKING!. 3. WHAT IS AN ORAL PRESENTATION?. A type of communication that involves speaking & listening Can be formal/ informal Essential for professionals A requirement for students. 4.

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ORAL PRESENTATION

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  1. ORAL PRESENTATION

  2. SALES!50%!SALES!70%!SALES!!120%! 2

  3. I HATE PUBLIC SPEAKING! 3

  4. WHAT IS AN ORAL PRESENTATION? A type of communication that involves speaking & listening Can be formal/ informal Essential for professionals A requirement for students 4

  5. 3 PURPOSES OF ORAL PRESENTATION Informative Demonstrative Persuasive 5

  6. 17 TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE ORAL PRESENTATIONS 6

  7. 1. Planning Your Oral Presentation Well What is the purpose? Who is the audience? What is the topic? Where? 7

  8. 2. Knowing Your Content Well What is the content? Have I included all the relevant information? 8

  9. 3. Analysing Your Audience What is the background of audience? Are they educated? What is the reason for attending? How many of them? 9

  10. 4. Knowing the Presentation Room What is the size of the room? How is the seating arrangement? What are the facilities provided? 10

  11. 5. Knowing the Time Allotted How long do I have to present? 11

  12. 6. Writing the Outline of Your Delivery What are the main ideas? (Prepare short notes, either linear or non-linear - do not outline them word by word) 12

  13. 7. Deciding on the Appropriate Style of Delivery Do I have to be casual? Is there a large audience that requires a formal presentation? 13

  14. 2ORGANISING YOUR ORAL PRESENTATION Introduction Body Conclusion 14

  15. 1.Introduction Start with attention grabbers (Question, humour, quotation, statistics, stories, etc) Use correct language expressions (examples - page 209) 15

  16. 2.Body For report presentation, follow the pattern in the report Support with details and evidence Ensure clarity by keeping message simple Ensure cohesion by using linking words (examples – page 216) 16

  17. 3.Conclusion End it by using: >> a summary of key points >> a recommendation >> an “umphh”final thought Use correct expressions (examples – page 221) 17

  18. Prepare the outline (linear/non-linear) for the introduction, body & conclusionof your presentation.(refer to Tables 7.1 – 7.8) 18

  19. 3 & 4WHY VISUAL AIDS? To believe (seeing is believing) To enhance understanding To enable better retention To ensure continuity To build presenter’s credibility To have more fun! 19

  20. 19 TIPS IN USING VISUAL AIDS 20

  21. 19 TIPS IN USING VISUAL AIDS Arrange accordingly to the content Points form (using key words) is advisable Coordinate points in parallel forms (content, grammar, numbering) Subordinate major & minor headings appropriately 21

  22. 19 TIPS IN USING VISUAL AIDS (cont’d) Avoid irrelevant words Words must be clearly readable Avoid too much info on a single slide (remember to KISS!) Avoid too many colours 22

  23. 19 TIPS IN USING VISUAL AIDS (cont’d) Use animation sparingly Introduce a visual before showing it Stand to the side of your computer Face audience as much as possible 23

  24. 19 TIPS IN USING VISUAL AIDS (cont’d) Use a pointer to direct audience focus (not your finger) Visuals should tally with what you say Avoid reading your notes Use appropriate language expressions (examples – page 230) 24

  25. 19 TIPS IN USING VISUAL AIDS (cont’d) Use visual aids as support only (you are the spotlight!) If you have handouts, tell your audience in advance Practise, practise, practise! 25

  26. PREPARE THE SLIDES! 26

  27. Which is more important? WHAT you say or HOW you say? 27

  28. 5 & 625 TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE DELIVERY 28

  29. 25 TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE DELIVERY Visualise a successful presentation Emulate excellent speakers Channel your nervousness accordingly Do not apologise Be well-versed with technology 29

  30. 25 TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE DELIVERY (cont’d) Always have Plan B Dress appropriately Stand still (don’t slouch!) Show your confidence Talk to audience (not your notes) 30

  31. 25 TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE DELIVERY (cont’d) Refer to notes sparingly Pronounce words correctly Use linkers for content traffic Use spoken English (not text-book English) Be interactive 31

  32. 25 TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE DELIVERY (cont’d) Maintain eye contact Be enthusiastic Vary your volume, tone & pace Minimise crutches Use gestures naturally 32

  33. 25 TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE DELIVERY (cont’d) Place your hands appropriately Use facial expression effectively Move around End your presentation in time Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse! 33

  34. 77 WAYS TO HANDLE Q & A SESSION 34

  35. 7 WAYS TO HANDLE Q & A SESSION Invite questions Repeat questions from audience Look at the questioner Answer in short 35

  36. 7 WAYS TO HANDLE Q & A SESSION (cont’d) Be straightforward Be honest (just admit that you don’t have the answer!) Don’t forget to thank the questioner 36

  37. ARE YOU A GOOD LISTENER? 37

  38. 87 STRATEGIES FOR GOOD AUDIENCE 38

  39. 7 STRATEGIES FOR GOOD AUDIENCE Listen actively & selfishly (don’t just hear) Focus on the message, not style Listen for major ideas (look for cues) Listen to body language (they do speak!) 39

  40. 7 STRATEGIES FOR GOOD AUDIENCE (cont’d) Be objective (don’t easily get angry) Avoid jumping to conclusion (don’t pre-judge) Discipline your thoughts! 40

  41. REMEMBER,A GOOD SPEAKER IS A GOOD LISTENER 41

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