Communication is important in today’s business
environment. Here are five tips to ensure an effective
presentation:
Slow down - Speak at a pace that
will enable the listener to visualize your information.
Stop frequently to take a breath. Pause after an important
concept. Make eye contact.
Organize your information - It's
easy to go off on a tangent and lose track of the big
picture. Outline what you want to say and the important
points you want to make. Support the important points,
and stick to the outline.
Recognize limits - Audiences are
limited in how much they assimilate during a presentation,
don't attempt to tell them everything. Limit your information
to the specific goals, needs, and interests of the audience.
Accept that you will make mistakes, misspeak, misquote,
or forget important information. We all do this. We
are human.
Prepare and practice - Don't wait.
Prepare your presentation early. Practice speaking it
out loud. Get a feel for the ideas and words so you
develop the flow of your talk.
Be genuine - Let your unique qualities
and viewpoint be part of the presentation. Your audience
will appreciate it.
