Good Presentation
– Prepared ahead of time
– Energy and passion
– Spoken clearly and loud enough
– Move around the room as you speak
– Good body posture and eye contact
– Spoken with confidence and authority
– Logically organized
– Talk with the participants; create rapport
– Finish on time and allow for questions
Bad Presentation
– Little or no preparation
– Low energy level and no passion
– Spoken unclear in a monotone voice
– Stuck in one spot (e.g. at the podium)
– Poor body posture; eyes dart around the room
– Spoken tentatively; insecure
– Disjointed and rambling
– Talk past the audience; never connect
– Over-run the allotted time; no Q & A
What are the components of a good presentation?
A presentation can be divided into three parts, each with its own set of questions that need to be answered prior to the presentation:
I. Introduction
– How will I create a rapport with my audience?
– Will I use an icebreaker?
– What is the purpose of my presentation and how will I state this clearly at the beginning?
II. Main body of presentation
– What is the logical sequence for the topics I want to cover and can I develop a road map to help the audience navigate the presentation with me?
– What are the 3- 5 key points I want to deliver and how will I use data or illustrations to transmit these points to the audience?
– How will I recap my points, and then transition to the next section of the presentation?
III. Summary
– Summarize all key points. Answer questions from the audience.
– Inspire the audience to act on the information provided.
