Slide 1 : “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure...”Marianne Williamson
English Presentation Preparation & Support : English Presentation Preparation & Support The goal of this course is to reduce the amount of fear which is attributed to the making of business English presentations without regard to whether you are a native speaker or not.
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Where did my presentation go wrong? : Where did my presentation go wrong?
Having access to the following information will reduce the risk of doom, this is where your presentation planning begins. : Having access to the following information will reduce the risk of doom, this is where your presentation planning begins. Details
Demographics (men/women, age, etc.)
Format (seminar, online, etc.)
Formal, Semi-formal, Informal
Audience (Board of Directors, Peers, Subordinates)
General Opinion
Content
Informational, Motivational, Conceptual
Q & A
Preparation is the key to all successful presentation. Consider these elements. : Preparation is the key to all successful presentation. Consider these elements. Respect (Given & Received)
Emotional Content / Tell Stories (Make a connection)
Pictures (As one sees, is how one thinks)
Pace / Tempo
Smooth Transitions
Remove / Minimize Distractions
Objection Preparation
Time allotted
Grammatical & Stylistic Correctness
Outline & Set Your Agenda : 1. Introduction
A. Dramatic Statement
B. Topic
C. Your Bio*
D. Opinion
*Your connection to the topic & qualifications
11. Main Topic
A. Topic Supporting Detail (First Reference)
i. Detail Support (Story)
ii. Additional Support (How it Relates)
B. Topic Support Detail (Second Reference)
i. Detail Support (Story)
ii. Additional Support (How It Relates)
Conclusion: Restate details / Sum-up
State Opinion Outline & Set Your Agenda
Flexibility / Adjustments in Realtime. : Flexibility / Adjustments in Realtime.
Every presentation is a learning experience, andis not complete until the feedback and analysis is processed. : Every presentation is a learning experience, andis not complete until the feedback and analysis is processed.