Presentation
checklist
1.
SET ONE GOAL
Limit your focus, don’ try to impress the audience with how much you know, instead focus on what matters most .
2.
START BIG
Start with your conclusion, show the big picture, tell what you are going to tell
3.
LIMIT HOW MUCH INFORMATION YOU WILL PROVIDE
Don’t let the audience drown in information, statistics and bullet points.
Stay focused and save the rest for another format: handouts, report, discussion.
4.
MAKE A RECOMMENDATION
Your presentation should drive action, make a recommendation but don’t forget to mention both pluses and minuses.
5.
KEEP IT CONVERSATIONAL
Use simple words, short sentences, avoid jargon
6.
SPECIFY WHAT YOU ARE ASKING OF YOUR AUDIENCE
Don’t let people guess what you are after. If you want them to do something, tell them.
Or better yet – show them.
7.
KEEP IT BITE SIZE
Present in short, simple chunks and combine claims and arguments with plenty of illustrations
and personal references.
8.
EASY WITH POWERPOINT
Don’t hide behind the slides, people will either listen or read.
If you have detailed information – make your slides into handouts.
9.
END STRONG
Plan your ending. It must be brief and powerful.
Why? Because that’s what your audience will remember most.
10.
BE BRIEF
Brevity is the first rule of speaking.
You are more likely to stay focused. You will be less boring. And your will leave your audience wanting more not less. And we want to have a good discussion as well.
