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Outline your idea: A presentation is like sailing the ocean. If you want to reach your destination, you have to start with an action plan. So lay the groundwork to your presentation with an outline of key points. This will help you stay on course in case of a storm. Allocate time: Allocating time for your presentation and practicing it to fit the time constraint is very crucial. First of all, audiences hate long-winded presentations, as they are a sign of disorganization. Besides, it will make you comfortable to know that you don't have to rush your speech. Identify critical ideas: What are the key points you want your audience to get out of this presentation? Identify them clearly and emphasize them. Script key areas: To ensure that key points are delivered accurately and effectively, have those ideas scripted out. This will take the load off your shoulders. Prepare handouts: Handouts will get the audience involved, keep them focused on your message and have something tangible to take with them after the presentation. Audiovisuals: If you want to get their attention and keep their attention, then be sure to use attractive audiovisuals. Refine presentation: Review your presentation for message clarity, organization, creativity and content. Audio tape yourself: This is a great way to review what your audience will hear. Critique and revise your presentation: From the audio tape, critique your presentation for message clarity, key point emphasis and content creativity. Videotape yourself: In face-to-face communication, 93% of the effectiveness depends on how you look and sound. Therefore, your gestures, your posture and voice play a major role in conveying your message. Do your final refinement:By checking your gestures, posture and voice, you will look, sound and speak a message of confidence and control, and people will believe you.
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