We have put
together some of the best tips to help you:
You have lots to tell - you are brimming with enthusiasm
- you want to pack all your information into a very
short period of time. The problem is that too much information
can be a real turn off. Simplify your message and your
audience will be able to understand it.
Most corporate presentations are packed with bullet
points. The problem is that bullet points are a very
inefficient way of telling a story. In a presentation
55% of the way that we take in information is visual
compared with only 7% for text (bullet points). If you
use images to tell your story then you will have an
immediate competitive advantage. And if you are wondering
about the other 38% this is for vocal delivery.
Resist the urge to do it all yourself. We can all use
PowerPoint for putting together an ad-hoc presentation,
but a corporate presentation deserves better. Best to
bite the bullet (if you'll excuse the pun) and bring
in a professional presentation design agency.
You wouldn't present wearing a shell suit - so make
sure that you are dressed correctly. Generally speaking
it is better to dress on the smart side. You could also
read our article about What to wear.
When we go up to present we put ourselves on display.
The audience will be looking at us - often in intense
detail. Ensure that you have covered off the finer points
- hair brushed, shoes cleaned, clothes ironed, nails
cleaned and clipped.
It is so easy not to prepare. There are never enough
hours in the day - and besides all the best speakers
can just stand up and give a great speech. The problem
is that they have had years of preparation. The sad
truth is that as with most things in life you take short
cuts at your peril. Rehearse & you will get better.
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