Presentation tips
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 10:08 pm
I've tried many a times and have had mild success...this time round I've prepared alot more...I'm currently working on a presentation, which I am quite proud of; hitherto anyways.
I've never given a *real* presentation, so I'd like to ask, anyone have any good tips?
Not so much from the presenter perspective, as many people who think they are good at giving presentations usually aren't. I mean, as the observer, someone listening and watching a presenter, what are some qualities you admire?
Hopefully out of the norm???
For instance, the obvious:
1) Confidence, obviously a mumbling moron is not a good presentation
2) Volume, if you can't hear of they give you a headache, thats no good
3) Many forms of presentation (Charts, Text, Sound, Animnation, etc)
Those which are obvious I need not know, as I've read many an articles and even a few books on the subject...
None of which mentioned little things, like for instance, I like to talk...I always talk...which I think makes me a good candidate for a presentation giver (better than being an introvert anyways). However I am also very animated...I use my hands *ALOT* I have very dynamic mannerisms and sounds effects galour.
I like to think most people enjoy my company and from what I can tell, those that like me, genuinely enjoy my jokes, outlook on life, etc.
However, I am sure, dynamic hand movement isn't appealing to everyone.
I watched George W on Sept. 11 on TV and observed he didn't move much at all except to thump his fist slightly in taking his stand on terror. Not very animated...kinda boring...and almost obvious he was reading from a screen reader. I realize his limited inflection was likely caused by the context of his message, but still...
I have nothing against the man, like many others do...but as a president, I find him rather boring. Clinton was much cooler and more flamboyant, colorful, etc...dynamic maybe...
So using this reasoning on myself, I see my hand movements as not a negative factor in giving a presetnation??? So long as I don't start knocking things over, etc, but I've been using them to assist in articulating ideas since I was capable of doing so, so I don't think I'm clumsy in that regard...
Anyways, knowing this, can anyone offer advice?
Cheers
I've never given a *real* presentation, so I'd like to ask, anyone have any good tips?
Not so much from the presenter perspective, as many people who think they are good at giving presentations usually aren't. I mean, as the observer, someone listening and watching a presenter, what are some qualities you admire?
Hopefully out of the norm???
For instance, the obvious:
1) Confidence, obviously a mumbling moron is not a good presentation
2) Volume, if you can't hear of they give you a headache, thats no good
3) Many forms of presentation (Charts, Text, Sound, Animnation, etc)
Those which are obvious I need not know, as I've read many an articles and even a few books on the subject...
None of which mentioned little things, like for instance, I like to talk...I always talk...which I think makes me a good candidate for a presentation giver (better than being an introvert anyways). However I am also very animated...I use my hands *ALOT* I have very dynamic mannerisms and sounds effects galour.
I like to think most people enjoy my company and from what I can tell, those that like me, genuinely enjoy my jokes, outlook on life, etc.
However, I am sure, dynamic hand movement isn't appealing to everyone.
I watched George W on Sept. 11 on TV and observed he didn't move much at all except to thump his fist slightly in taking his stand on terror. Not very animated...kinda boring...and almost obvious he was reading from a screen reader. I realize his limited inflection was likely caused by the context of his message, but still...
I have nothing against the man, like many others do...but as a president, I find him rather boring. Clinton was much cooler and more flamboyant, colorful, etc...dynamic maybe...
So using this reasoning on myself, I see my hand movements as not a negative factor in giving a presetnation??? So long as I don't start knocking things over, etc, but I've been using them to assist in articulating ideas since I was capable of doing so, so I don't think I'm clumsy in that regard...
Anyways, knowing this, can anyone offer advice?
Cheers