Tips on making a presentation

1. Tips on making a presentation M.S. Seminar, Department of Applied Economics, February 24, 2010 Instructor: Glenn Pederson By Jean Kinsey, Professor, Applied Economics, Co-Director, The Food Industry Center

2. Learning Model for Making Presentations 2. 1. Attitude of student/audience Wants to learn 3. 4.

3. Learning Model for Making Presentations 2.Knowledge- Fundamental Concepts 1. Attitude of student/audience Wants to learn 3. 4.

4. Learning Model for Making Presentations 2.Knowledge- Fundamental Concepts 1. Attitude of student/audience Wants to learn 3. KEY Practice every time 4.

5. Learning Model for Making Presentations 2.Knowledge- Fundamental Concepts 1. Attitude of student/audience Wants to learn 3. KEY Practice every time 4. Skill

6. Making a Presentation I feel safe here Comfort Zone • HereI face: • Uncertain first impressions • Hostility • Having to sell my ideas • Questions &Answers

7. Making a Presentation • Three Golden C’s -----Do Not • Criticize. • Condemn. • Complain. (Make excuses)

8. Making a Presentation • Three things to DO • Commend/compliment others. • Acknowledge members of the audience by name. • Make Eye Contact.

9. Making a Presentation Of what the audience remembers, what percent is.. Content? Appearance? Sound of your voice?

10. Making a Presentation The audience remembers: Content 10% Appearance 60% Sound of your voice 30%

11. Results of a Presentation • Decide the results are you want • from your presentation. • To inform • To teach • To sell an idea • To gain respect of audience • To have fun - entertain

12. To inform with a Presentation • Move from known---> the unknown • Use examples or illustrations that relate • to people in the audience • Organize your thoughts • Narrow subject • Make points clear • Use Logical Sequence

13. To inform with a Presentation • Summarize with a logical conclusion • - review key points • Have one final thought • -(the take away they remember)

14. To inform with a Presentation Asking for questions: Who has the first question? Do not “grade” the questions! Repeat the question to the audience. If none, say “A frequently asked question is..” At end, put back up your key point(s).

15. Statistics Analogies Demonstrations Testimonials Incidents Exhibits To sell an idea Present the Evidence

16. Less is Better. 3 colors maximum. Letter size : 1”/ 10 ft. Bring the right number of slides – time the talk! Using visuals Slides/Flip Charts/Power Point

17. Using Visuals • 6x6 rule : 6 word/line and 6 lines per page • Horizontal Position - Readable colors • Use and Remove (overhead projector) • Set and Slide (omit paper shuffel)

18. U.S. Household Food Expenditure 1998

19. U.S. Household Food Expenditure 1998

20. U.S. Household Food Expenditure 1998

21. About You & Your Body Language Arrive early and set up the room and microphone to suite your style and comfort and so that you are not in the way. Stand still Face the Audience - DO NOT look at the screen Make eye contact with people

22. About You & Your Body Language Acknowledge people by name Speak clearly and loudly Alternate voice tone and speed SMILE Look like you are enjoying yourself

23. Making a Presentation • Know your story - keep it simple • Practice your presentation • Enjoy Yourself • Engage your audience