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Many people present to teach or train and sometimes the topic is complex. It may be technical, have many parts, or just be difficult. What can you do to help your audience understand and remember what you say? I think there are four steps you can use to get the best results. Simplify The [...] I see lots of presentation files and have started to notice that when people start designing slides, they go into a formal mode that makes the presentation less personal — and less effective. The negative impact is especially pronounced when the presentation is put online, because the audience doesn’t see the presenter (although there [...] Andrew Dlugan, well-known for his Six Minutes blog, spoke on the topic of “Ethos, Pathos, Logos: Three Pillars of Persuasive Public Speaking. Andrew explained that a persuasive presentation must include 3 elements: Ethos (credibility) Pathos (emotional connection) Logos (logical argument) These pillars come from Aristotle’s book, On Rhetoric. He further broke down each component. [...] An article in Training magazine, “Dawn of the Social Cyborg,” by Joe Campbell and William Finegan, struck a chord with me. Learning has changed The authors suggest a “new species of learner that we call the ‘Social Cyborg.’” Who are the social cyborgs? They are often young and have “integrated social networks and information [...] In an article in Time magazine (August 29, 2011 issue), “The New Greatest Generation,” a veteran explains how military officers are trained to construct an action plan for every mission. If you are giving a presentation that lays out an action plan, you can use the same structure. It has 5 parts: Acronym: SMESC [...] Which side of the decision fence are you on? Are you the persuader or the decider? We hear a lot about how to persuade using presentations, but little about how to resist persuasion and make the best decision possible. So let’s talk about how you can use presentations to make a decision. You have [...] A good introduction to the delivery of your presentation is extremely important. The first minute or so sets the stage for the rest of your talk. You should start with an upbeat, positive mood. The first impression you make lasts. You want to quickly gain the attention, interest, and respect of your audience. Your [...] When you find out that you need to give a presentation, your first step should be preparation. And to successfully prepare, you need to know what steps you need to take. What are the steps of preparation for a successful presentation? 1. Complete an overview/planning form The very first step to take is to [...] |
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