Speeeech help!

Will · 12-08-2009, 15:17

No humour or sarcasm, but use some ad-hoc/ad-lib humour if the mood works for it.

Prepare relevant details in a visual format. I repeat RELEVANT to the presentation.

Keep data and data representation clear and simple to read - and again, relevant! However visual representation is VERY important. Figures in black and white have less impact than graphs and data/statistic tools.

Keep presentation bullet pointed and to the point. They are there to prompt you. LEARN YOUR SUBJECT.

Be honest and provide the info you have been asked for.

You can add a little bit of flare to the presentation if it helps highlight certain aspects of the presentation - it's great for learning/teaching presentations.

For factual presentations however, impact and clear and neat presentation is easier.

PRACTICE your speech/presentation - time it and prepare for Q&As!!!! Have some answers ready and if you don't know, DON'T BULL****. There are ways of structuring the replies other than saying I don't know, but don't comit to answers you cannot back up.

Depending on how formal it is will also depend on whether they interact with you during the presentation - personally I ask (no matter what level and I mean BIG wigs) to leave questions until the end as further slides may answer the questions they have - secondly and personally I think it's rude to interupt a presentation unless you specifically ask if anyone has questions.

If you're prepared it's easy as you're the boss, you're the one that knows it all and you're the one that is in charge so you set the pace.

Good luck. I've given lots of presentations, to our CEO, to Lords, MPs and the Governor of the BoE... every time I've shat myself before it, but once I start I take control and realise that it's all easy as I know what I'm talking about and I'm the one in charge.

Try and have fun.

12-08-2009, 15:17	#11
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	No humour or sarcasm, but use some ad-hoc/ad-lib humour if the mood works for it. Prepare relevant details in a visual format. I repeat RELEVANT to the presentation. Keep data and data representation clear and simple to read - and again, relevant! However visual representation is VERY important. Figures in black and white have less impact than graphs and data/statistic tools. Keep presentation bullet pointed and to the point. They are there to prompt you. LEARN YOUR SUBJECT. Be honest and provide the info you have been asked for. You can add a little bit of flare to the presentation if it helps highlight certain aspects of the presentation - it's great for learning/teaching presentations. For factual presentations however, impact and clear and neat presentation is easier. PRACTICE your speech/presentation - time it and prepare for Q&As!!!! Have some answers ready and if you don't know, DON'T BULL**. There are ways of structuring the replies other than saying I don't know, but don't comit to answers you cannot back up. Depending on how formal it is will also depend on whether they interact with you during the presentation - personally I ask (no matter what level and I mean BIG wigs) to leave questions until the end as further slides may answer the questions they have - secondly and personally I think it's rude to interupt a presentation unless you specifically ask if anyone has questions. If you're prepared it's easy as you're the boss, you're the one that knows it all and you're the one that is in charge so you set the pace. Good luck. I've given lots of presentations, to our CEO, to Lords, MPs and the Governor of the BoE... every time I've shat myself before it, but once I start I take control and realise that it's all easy as I know what I'm talking about and I'm the one in charge. Try and have fun. __________________ No No!**