Self-Study Workbooks - Prepare a Presentation

Prepare a Presentation Delivering a Presentation The final thing to give thought to as you prepare a presentation are the visual aids (including notes), and yourself. Here are some things to consider. Visual Aids Not all presentations require visual aids. YOU are the presentation, not any slides that you may produce. People often make the mistake of putting everything onto slides and thinking that they have prepared a presentation. They haven’t: They’ve prepared slides. The most important part of a presentation is what you say and how you say it. PowerPoint slides, or other visual aids (such a flipcharts, pictures, product samples) should simply enhance or reinforce your key messages. If you decide that slides are important, here are some tips for their use.  Choose your background (try to use corporate ones to project professionalism) and look carefully – some are gimmicky and are animated, which can cause a break in the flow of your presentation when it is being delivered  Include only key information on a slide, don’t be tempted to put your ‘script’ on the slide and overcrowd it. A maximum of 7 bullet points or lines should be put on each slide. If you need to show a detailed diagram or information, produce it as a handout  Think about your colour scheme – make sure the background contrasts with the text  Adopt a consistent style – constantly changing the font and size, and using too many colours, serve to detract, not enhance  Keep the font size to a minimum of 18pt - any smaller and your audience will not be able to read it  Use the Slide Master to set your style and maintain a consistent style Power Hour – Prepare a Presentation www.power-hour.co.uk Self Study Workbook Page 15 Copyright Power-Hour 2012

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