Mastering Presentations: Strategies for Engaging Audiences and Achieving Success

Presentation Name Institution Date 1. 1.1 a) Delivering a presentation provides an opportunity for the presenter to share knowledge or impart information to the participants. b) The different types of presentation include; Presentations to a small group of people A presentation involving one person who is the decision-maker A presentation to a large group of people, and Team presentations where more than one person delivers the content. c) Overview Table Delivery What To consider Planning an Approach 1)How do I plan on delivering the session? 2) Do I need DVD’s or audio? If so, have I got a back-up in case the equipment doesn’t work? 3) Will I be using PowerPoint slides? 4) What equipment do I need? 5) Will I be talking most of the time? 6) Do I need to prepare handouts? Advance preparation Preparation involves researching and understanding your presentation's content, understanding the target group, and what they hope to get out of the presentation you are delivering. The presenter should be organized, professional, and appear confident. Communication skills Sharing and communicating our opinions and ideas with others Communicating so that our needs can be met Communicating so that the needs of others can be met Influencing people to take further action d) when dealing with nerves, it is essential to make the presentation work to your advantage by using adrenalin to make the presentation more inspiring and energetic. e) an indicator of a successful presentation is when it is finished, and all the participants have agreed to do something or take further action f) the “6 x P’s” of Presenting are; Prior Preparation Planning Prevents Poor performance g) to avoid something going wrong; prepare well in advance know the subject matter have a contingency plan in place check the venue know the audience test the equipment 1.2 a) the types of client and customer presentations include; A presentation to one person (usually the decision-maker) A presentation to a large group of people Team presentations, where more than one person is delivering the content presentations to a small group of people b) the different presentations include; presentation with a specific aim or intent. This presentation informs others of a new product, service, or something else that could be relevant to their needs. The information conveyed needs to be accurate, reliable and easily understood. Presentation with a specific aim and intent to win a sale or gain new business. It involves creating trust with a client to motivate them to do business. Delivering a one-to-one presentation for a specific client or prospect. It involves skills such as questioning techniques, pace change, and delivery methods. Presentation to provide general Account Management to a client or customer. The presentation is deemed professional and less pressured, for it belongs to an existing client. c) the Strategies include; Verbal presentations Case studies Roleplays Demonstrations Group or work discussions d) As a presenter, you should ask yourself; How much time do I have available for my presentation? How can I ensure I make the best use of the time available to me? What do I want the clients or participants to get out of this presentation? What do I need them to know? What do I want to inspire them to do once they leave the presentation? How can I best achieve this? Will everyone can understand the point I am trying to make? Have I got a contingency plan in place in case something goes wrong? If I am demonstrating something, will everyone be able to see it? Have I allowed for questions to be answered? What resources do I need? Is the location suitable for the presentation and the delivery methods and strategies I plan on using? Who else will be involved? Do I need to allocate another presenter? What other stakeholders are involved in the presentation or have a vested interest in the presentation? e) What to consider on the audience include; What is their motivation fo