Perfecting Your Presentations
Jamie MatczakNicolet Federated Library System
Green Bay, [email protected]
What Are We Going To Cover?
• Organizing & Creating a Great Presentation
• Building Audience Rapport & Maintaining Attention
• Polishing Your Delivery
• Hand Outs
• 5 Presentation Must-Haves
2 Slides
TODAY’S SESSION1. WE WILL COVER A VARIETY OF TOPICS.2. IT WILL LAST 50 MINUTES WITH TIME FOR
QUESTIONS.3. FEEDBACK ON THIS PRESENTATION IS
APPRECIATED.
Today’s Session1. Variety of topics covered
2. 50 Minutes Plus Q & A
3. Feedback appreciated
Which was easier to read? Why?
What Tool Should We Use?
• Google Docs• Prezi• Empressr• Slidebank• Slideshare
Organizing Effective Presentations
Effective Presentations1. Know Your Purpose
2. Know Your Audience
- Friendly, Neutral, Uninterested, Hostile
3. Organize the Introduction
4. Organize the Body
The 10/20/30 Rule
–10 Slides–20 Minutes–30-point Font
How Do We Organize a Presentation?
1. Chronological
2. Topic Grouping
3. Journalism Pattern
4. Problem/Solution
5. Compare/Contrast (Pro/Con)
Organizing for Your Audience
Friendly
Any pattern
Neutral
UninterestedHostile
Pro/Con, Problem/Solution
Not Topical or Chronological
Topical or Chronological
Friendly
Any pattern
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Any pattern
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Friendly
Any pattern
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Any pattern
Friendly
Creating a Great Presentation
• Can you read this??
• Use the 6 x 6 rule. • Use the 6 x 6 rule. • Use the 6 x 6 rule. • Use the 6 x 6 rule. • Use the 6 x 6 rule. • Use the 6 x 6 rule.
• Use Special Effects Wisely.
• Use Special Effects Wisely.
• Use Special Effects Wisely.
• Nicolet Federated Library System
Building Audience Rapport & Maintaining Attention
Although multimedia presentations
supply terrific sizzle, they can’t replace the steak.
Non-Verbal Techniques• Look Nice• Animate Your Body• M o v e……………….• Vary your facial expression
Verbal Techniques
• Imagery
• Speak extemporaneously
• Punch your words
• Verbal Signpost
• You? = No
Polishing Your Delivery• Pause• Use the Brakes• Avoid Digressions• Control Your Voice• Encourage & Repeat Questions• Reinforce, End and Appreciate
Delivery Style and Audience
Friendly → Pleasant, smile
Neutral → Confident, small gestures
Uninterested → Dynamic, large gestures
Hostile → Calm, controlled
Stage Fright• Breathe• Convert Your Fear• Ignore Stumbles• Others ?
Hand Outs: Are they needed?
What Should I Include?
• White Space• Visuals/Charts• Contact info
The “Slideument”
http://www.rethinkpresentations.com/the-handout-not-your-slides/
When To “Hand it Out?”
Beginning
vs
The End
Keys • Accessible• 1 page• Nothing new• Images• Professional
Supporting Material and Audience
Friendly → Humor, Personal
Neutral → Facts, Statistics
Uninterested → Humor, Visuals, Quotes
Hostile → Objective, Expertise
5 Presentation Musts!• Practice • Prepare• Drink• Layers• Confidence
This is What We Covered:
• Organizing & Creating a Great Presentation
• Building Audience Rapport & Maintaining Attention
• Polishing Your Delivery
• Hand Outs
• 5 Presentation Musts-Haves
Take Aways!
What is one thing you can work on for your
next presentation?
Other Tips? Questions?
Thank you!!
Jamie MatczakNicolet Federated Library System
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Slides available on ARSL Conference Website