Effective Presentation Skills

1. Effective Presentation Skills Presented By: Omar Shawky

2. Today’s Thesis Statement Presentation Skills …Effective Presenter

3. What do they all have in common? President Sadaat Adolph Hitler Martin Luther King Jr. What about You ? President Nasser Mohamed Ali

4. Presentation SkillsHow to Deliver an Effective Presentation? Presented By: Omar Shawky

5. Why do we Speak? • To Express ourselves • To Inform • To Persuade • To Entertain • For Ceremonial Functions

6. Presentation Components 1 3 2 Before the Presentation During The Presentation After the Presentation Presentation Format Presentation Content Presenter Style What to DO after the Presentation 10 Things TO DO before the Presentation

7. 10 Things to Do Before Presenting 1- Develop Thesis Statement 2- Know your Audience and Estimate their Expectations 3- Determine Style of Presentation 4- Prepare the Presentation 5- Practice … Practice…Practice …!!!

8. 10 Things to Do Before Presenting continue… 6- Dress to Impress 7- Check the Setting 8- Meet Audience with Smile & Hand Shake 9- Relax and Start on Time 10-Prophet Moses Do3a’a

9. Presentation Components 1 3 2 Before the Presentation During The Presentation After the Presentation Presentation Format Presentation Content Presentation Delivery Style What to DO after the Presentation 10 Things TO DO before the Presentation

10. During Presentation: Format • Outline • Tool (PowerPoint, Video, Audio, …etc.) • Few Main Points (6 x 6 Rule) • Headings (Same Format) • Transition • Clear & Simple Example: Egypt vs. Morocco 2010

11. During Presentation: Content • Effective Opening (Warm-up Exercise) • Setting Expectations • Structuring a Presentation

12. Content: Effective Openings • Capture the audience attention • Give clue to the presenter style • Raise the comfort level • Introduce the topic

13. Content: Setting Expectations • Participants need to know: • The Presenter • Objectives of the Session • Agenda • Instructional Techniques • Evaluation Expectation

14. Content: Structuring a Presentation • Opener (includes the Thesis Statement) • Bridge (transition to the Main by examples) • Main Body (supported by facts and figures) • Close (restate key points, Benefit Statement)

15. During Presentation: PresenterStyle • Pleasant, Appropriate Appearance • Timed, Well-Paced Delivery Style • Effective use of None Verbal Communication (Body Language) • Audience Participation • Voice Variation (key) ! (Audio) • Genuine Enthusiasm • Delivery Style: • 1- Manuscript 2- Memorized • 3- Extemporaneous 4- Impromptu

16. PresenterStyle: Delivery Style 1- Manuscript (reading from notes) 2- Memorized (memorization of speech) 3- Extemporaneous (prepare and minimal notes) 4- Impromptu (spur-of-the-moment)

17. Presentation Components 1 3 2 Before the Presentation During The Presentation After the Presentation Presentation Format Presentation Content Presentation Delivery Style What to DO after the Presentation 10 Things TO DO before the Presentation

18. After the Presentation • Memorable Closing • Questions & Answers • Comments • Thank the Audience

19. Common Mistakes 1 Before the Presentation • Unprepared • Don’t know the audience and their expectations • Don’t determine your style • Never Practice • Too nervous, Too shy, Too confident

20. Common Mistakes 2 During the Presentation • Get straight into the presentation • Too much information • Write too much • Give back to audience • One-tone-voice • Dark room • Ignoring audience

21. Common Mistakes 3 After the Presentation • No room for Q&A • Never ask for comments • Don’t thank audience

23. What do you remember from this presentation?

24. At Least… Always Remember • Before … During… After • Practice … Practice … Practice • Prophet Moses Do3a’a • Catchy Opening • Relaxed Style • Memorable Ending • Executive Summary • Respect the Audience

25. Thank You All For Your Time Omar Shawky