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What It Takes to Give a Great Presentation

by Carmine Gallo

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I was sitting across the table from a Silicon Valley CEO who had pioneered a technology that touches many of our lives — the flash memory that stores data on smartphones, digital cameras, and computers. He was a frequent guest on CNBC and had been delivering business presentations for at least 20 years before we met. And yet, the CEO wanted to sharpen his public speaking skills.

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• Effective Presentation Skills Tutorial
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• Preparing for the Presentation
• Organizing the Presentation
• Designing Effective Presentation Materials
• Rehearsing the Presentation
• Delivering the Presentation
• Handling Questions and Answers
• Presentation Preparation Checklist
• Common Reasons for Ineffective Presentations

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by Tom Rielly • June 15, 2020

Keeping your presentation visuals minimalistic, simple, and clear is just one important step to remember when designing a hit presentation. Leaving nothing to chance, great presenters prove quite methodical as they prepare. Here’s a checklist for everything you need to keep in mind before your next presentation:

1. Choose the right software for your needs

The easiest way to select the right presentation software for you is to simply find the one that is native to your device. For example, if you have a Mac, use Apple Keynote, if you work on Windows, use PowerPoint. Google Slides is recommended if you’re working with someone, as it makes collaboration very easy. Another software option is Prezi: a specialty tool called Prezi that creates a presentation using motion, zoom, and panning across one giant visual space.

2. Organize your files

As you develop your script and visuals, you will need to start assembling all the assets for your slides. Create a unique folder on your computer to hold these items. Keep the folder organized by media type (presentation drafts, photos, videos, scripts) and back them up frequently to the Cloud or external disk. Label each file with a specific descriptive name, e.g. “Susan Johnson singing magpie 2020”, as opposed to “IMG_4043.jpg”, which can make it confusing to find your assets. The more organized you are up front, the easier preparing for your presentation will be.

3. Prepare your presentation materials

Make sure your presentation materials (script, graphics, actual slides) are saved in at least two safe spots (for example, your computer and an external USB drive) and are backed-up frequently. If you are using an online presentation software, such as Google Slides, be sure to also download a copy of your presentation in case the internet connection is unreliable. Having all the individual assets on hand in addition to your presentation slides can be helpful if you experience tech issues before presenting, or if you need to make any last minute changes. Make sure to label your final presentation with the title and your name so it’s easy to find.

4. Practice, practice, practice!

Remember, practice makes perfect. People often run out of time making their presentations and have no time to practice. Most TED speakers practice at least ten times. Neuroscientist Jill-Bolte Taylor gave one of the most successful Talks in TED history with nearly 27 million views. How did she do it? She practiced her Talk over 40 times! By rehearsing multiple times you will naturally memorize your Talk, which means you won’t need note cards when you give your final presentation.

5. Do a final test run

Before presenting, make sure the equipment you need is working properly. It’s generally good practice to rehearse standing on the exact stage with the exact lighting using the exact computer that you will be using in your final presentation.

Here’s a quick checklist of what to look for when testing your equipment:

• If you're not using your own computer, the one provided might be slower and have trouble playing media. If you have videos or other media, make sure they play correctly
• Test the projector to make sure it’s HD
• Make sure images are clear
• Test the sound of any clips you use, as this is what goes wrong most frequently
• If you’re using a mic, test the volume

Don’t let technical issues or other blunders overshadow your presentation. By following these guidelines, and with a little preparation, you can engineer out the problems BEFORE they happen.

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Formal And Informal Language Quiz

Take our Formal and Informal Language Quiz to elevate your communication skills! This fun and educational quiz challenges you to recognize the appropriate language tone for different scenarios, from casual conversations to professional interactions. With each question, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how to express yourself effectively, whether you're chatting with friends or crafting an important email. By mastering the art of using formal and informal language, you'll become a more versatile and engaging communicator in both your personal and professional life. So dive into this quiz and start sharpening your language skills today!

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Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?

We regret to inform you that .....

We are sorry to tell you that...

We are sorry to say that...

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Thanks a lot for telling me about this.

Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

I appreciate you bringing this matter to my attention.

I am very unhappy about the service they gave me.

I am extremely dissatisfied with the service I received.

I'm not happy with the service I recieved.

I am writing to give you some details regarding....

I want to tell you about...

I'd like to tell you about...

I have a ton of experience in this area.

I have a considerable amount of experience in this area.

I have a lot of experience in this area.

I can't come to your party tomorrow.

I won't be able to come to your party tomorrow.

I will be unable to attend your party tomorrow.

Which of the following words is most formal in style?

That's great!

How's life?

How are you?

How's it going?

Which of the following should never be used in a formal email?

All of the above.

How should you say sorry in a formal email?

Please accept our apologies for...

Shouldn't have done that.

None of the above.

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Which greeting is the most formal?

Dear Sir/Madam

Yo, wazzup?

Hello there

Where do you need to use formal langauge?

School assessment

With your friends

Which ones of these should you NEVER use in a formal email?

How should you say sorry in an email?

Please accept our apologies for...

Shouldn't have done that.

How do you respond to a formal email?

I got your email today.

I received your email today.

Which one is the FORMAL version of the information?

What do you need?

Please let us know your requirements.

At your earliest convenience

As soon as you can

I would like to congratulate you on...

How should you end a formal email? (2 responses)

Yours sincerely

Yours faithfully

What should you write when you are attaching files to emails?

I'm sending you my resume.

Please find a copy of my resume attached.

You don't tell them there's a file attached.

Which is NOT a good way of a closing?

Respectfully

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