I talk about presentations having 3 components: content, design, and delivery. I probably spend the least time talking about delivery, but it’s important! You can be engaging, lively, and informal. You can also appear wooden, dull, and formal. One of the best techniques to improve your delivery is to practice, but how do you get […]
Presentation delivery tips for the greatest impact
I just did a webinar for the Canadian Association of Communicators in Education called “Presentations that Impact Lives.” Near the end, I used a slide that summarized a few points about presentation delivery. It was a slide that I created a number of years ago, but the points are still valid, so I thought I’d […]
3 things you must avoid when delivering a presentation to a live audience
You’ve created your presentation and now is the time — you’re standing up in front of your audience. What do you need to know to make your presentation a success? You need to know 3 things that the audience hates and how to avoid them. 1. Reading the slides If you put too much text […]
3 Components of an Effective Presentation
An effective presentation must get three components right: Content Design Delivery Each of these components has to be on the mark and they all have to work together, as well. When writing your content, decide on two or three main points and make sure that everything else that you write leads to those points. Make […]