Self-Study Workbooks - Prepare a Presentation

Prepare a Presentation Hostile Stick to the key points, remain fairly formal, take a factual approach if possible, take questions at the end. Like people You can give more detail, assume a certain level of understanding and use jargon, demonstrate your knowledge of their area. Mixed audience Take care not to alienate everyone, explain facts in a meaningful way (“what that means is…”), use simple language and do not use jargon, use different tools to capture everyone’s attention. Focussed Get straight to the point, be brief, and leave lots of time to take questions. Distracted Grab attention, keep the audience involved, make sure you cover everything you need to in the presentation, leave little time for questions. Small group Adopt a more relaxed style, perhaps sit down, try to appeal to each person individually, take questions as you go, and be adaptable. Large group Adopt a more formal style, stand up, stick to your plan, (and leave questions to the end). Exercise Consider a presentation that you do or may have to make in the future. Profile your audience on the scales below. High level of knowledge No knowledge Chose to attend interested Made to attend uninterested Friendly Hostile ‘Like’ people Mixed audience Focussed Distracted Small group Large group What does this tell you about things to take into account when preparing your presentation? Your thoughts… Power Hour – Prepare a Presentation www.power-hour.co.uk Self Study Workbook Page 8 Copyright Power-Hour 2012

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