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We
have put together some of the best tips to help you:
Less is
more.
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.
Every picture tells a
story.
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.
Don't go it alone.
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.
Dress for success.
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.
"Life is a stage and we
are just players on it".
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.
Winging it.
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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