10 Key Elements of an Effective Presentation

10 Key Elements of an Effective Presentation

1. To avoid

   • Not Knowing topic
     • Know the topic well
       • Study
   • Slides are not Your Presentation
     • Do not stuff all information onto slides
       • Keep the written text to a necessary minimum
   • T.M.I.
     • Keep it short and simple
       • Stick to three or four strategic points on your subject
   • Poorly designed Presentation
     • Avoid the usage of the templates
       • Adapt your design specifically to your audience
   • Electrifying Color Choice
     • Avoid opposite colors
       • Stick to the protocol
   • Poor font choice
     • Choose large font sizes
       • Standard fonts
         • Don’t use more than two different fonts
   • Hardeware malfunction
     • Do as much as you can to ensure all the equipment is functioning properly
       • Arrive early
         • Bring extra cables

2. To use

   • Emotional Connection with the Audience
     • Steady eye contact
       • Demonstrate that you believe in what you are saying
         • Show your human side
           • Apeal to their interest and styles
   • Present with Energy
     • Capture the audience’s attention right away
       • Keep it short
         • Read the audience
   • Spell Out the Payoff for the Audience
     • Give lots of attention to describing its relevance and applicability
       • Repeat your key points in different ways, with examples and analogies
   • The Metrics
     • Be likeable and trust-worthy 50%, presenting with energy 25% and spelling out the payoff 25%