The reasons for conducting a business presentation range from attracting new clients to pitching new company policies to management and other staff members. The key to a successful presentation lies in preparation. This is not only about assembling pertinent text and images in whatever form of media you are using to make your presentation, but also thoroughly rehearsing the presentation so that all of your talking points are clear and concise.
Instructions
1. Work on your presentation well in advance of the day on which you will present. The more time you give yourself to complete it, the more likely it is that you will catch any error. Think through each aspect of your project so that nothing is missing or overstated.
2. Insert multi-media components into your presentation. Don't just rely on a Microsoft PowerPoint display or poster boards as visual aids. Incorporate various forms of multi-media in your presentation to give it visual appeal and keep your audience captivated. Use plenty of photos to illustrate each point and don't shy away from color to enhance your slides.
3. Write out your points in clear, concise and easy-to-understand language. Be professional, but don't lose your audience. Don't make language overly sophisticated. Your most pertinent points should be made within the text of the presentation as well as orally as you go through it step by step.
4. Practice the oral component of your presentation. This is the most important part of it as your audience will only be as engaged as you make them while talking. Be animated and showcase your excitement and passion about your subject matter. Maintain a balance between being professional, but conversational, encouraging your audience to interact with you during the presentation. This will in turn get them equally excited about the topic about which you are presenting.
5. Practice your presentation in front of someone else. Ask them to note how loud you speak and how clearly, as well as how often you make eye contact. Gauge their interest in your presentation topic and make note of how often they pay attention to your multi-media components as well as you when you are giving the oral portions of your presentation. Make sure there is a solid balance between the two.
