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Learn the art of engaging and influencing local groups through live presentations. Boost community awareness, support, and involvement by delivering impactful speeches, debates, or workshops. Understand when and how to make effective community presentations through proper preparation and delivery techniques.
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What is a community presentation? • A live, face-to-face description of your viewpoint to a local group. • It can be done in many formats, such as public speeches, informal talks, town meetings, debates, workshops, or seminars.
Why should you make community presentations? • To increase community awareness and understanding. • To increase support. • To encourage community involvement and action.
When should you make time for presentations? • When awareness or understanding is low. • When you have new or important information. • When the community is receptive to such information. • When action needs to be taken quickly.
How do you make community presentations? • The right background conditions. • The right preparation. • The right delivery.
The right background conditions • Decide on the best communication format. • Know who your audience will be. • Recruit the audience members you want.
The right preparation • Know the presentation setting. • Clarify your objectives. • Develop an outline. • Select your materials. • Practice!
The right delivery • Use your notes. • "Bring them to their feet!" • Be prepared for questions. • Follow up on your talk.