Friday, 15 January 2016

DESIGN PROCESS - PRESENTATION SKILLS

Presenting information can be quite tough, especially if there is a large audience. Here are 10 key points to keep in mind!

  1. Keep the presentation short and sweet. 
  2. Use more images and less text. Instead of writing paragraphs of information, list out the information in points, highlighting the key words. 
  3. Be LOUD and CLEAR.
  4. Talk slowly. DO NOT rush. Pause every now and then for a few seconds to give the audience time to absorb. 
  5. Be open. Body language is very important. Avoid standing stiff and keeping your hands crossed. Gesture with your hands.
  6. Don't be afraid to smile and connect with your audience. No one likes sitting through a monotonous lecture, so keep it light. Try getting your points across with the help of funny personal stories. 
  7. While presenting, maintain eye contact with the audience. Avoid looking at the screen. 
  8. DO NOT read off of your presentation. It is for the audience to read, you are there to further explain your points, not read the same information you have already provided. 
  9. Reiterate your main points.
  10. And lastly, SMILE!

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