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Re: Ever Been Asked to Make a Presentation?
D2x2993 Jul 7, 2012 8:59 PM (in response to Moderator Cath)Good information but I find #2 to be most difficult for presenters. Sometimes they just don't know they are boring
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Moderator Berta Jul 8, 2012 1:19 PM (in response to D2x2993)Do you have any tips on presentation giving that you can share with the community?
~Berta
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D2x2993 Jul 8, 2012 7:46 PM (in response to Moderator Berta)Whenever I give a presentation to a somewhat small group, I try to make it as interactive as possible. I think adults learn and understand much better when they are allowed to ask questions and interject comments. I'm often asked to speak on business topics so I like to tell stories that are relevant to topic that drive the point home that I'm trying to make. Thanks for asking Berta!
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caitlynfera Jul 9, 2012 5:11 AM (in response to D2x2993)Ncie information here and you have given a best information.
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Moderator Cath Jul 9, 2012 1:16 PM (in response to D2x2993)D2x2993, do you have any helpful suggestions to share with us about how to let someone know they are boring? I'm not trying to be a smart alex with this question. I agree totally with you. A person could have the best possible presentation and cause those listening to just shut down by being boring.
I think part of the reason is that often we, as presenters, are asked to discuss something we are not passionate about. So we do as asked and give out information with no voice inflection or eye contact. We've done our job....now what's next? I do not recommend that approach but way to often I have sat through presentations like that. I could have done just as well with a few hand-outs.
And after reading your second post - interaction is one of the best ways, in my opinion, to keep everyone's attention and keep everybody focused.
But boring presenters just do not know they are boring and I am not sure I know of a way to let them know it, other than just telling them.
Often evaluations are given out after a presentation and attendees are invited to fill it out and turn it in at the end. If people would use evaluations as constructive criticism of both the subject matter AND the presenter's approach........maybe, just maybe they would use it as a way to make their next presentation less boring.
Back to my question: any suggestions to get folks to realize their presention is boring?
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Moderator Jim Jul 10, 2012 9:37 AM (in response to Moderator Cath)I've been reading that some folks are abandoning their heavy use of power point to focus on actually interacting with their audience. While others call this "old fashioned," are there benefits to abandoning the power point presentation?
Jim
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D2x2993 Jul 13, 2012 9:23 AM (in response to Moderator Cath)Hi Cath,
Sometimes evaluations are given at the end of the presentations but the presenter never sees them. The hosting agency uses the evaluations to gauge the presenter for future events. When host an event, I always ensure the speaker gets the evaluations. If I plan to use them again I had additional suggestions on how they might inprove the presentation.
Take care,
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Moderator Jim Jul 13, 2012 9:29 AM (in response to D2x2993)That's great advice, D2x2993, thank you for sharing!
Jim
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Steve Strauss realizes that many of us have a difficult time giving a presentation, much less a very good one. He shares some guidelines in his latest article:
"5 Steps to Giving a Great Presentation". He goes on to assure us that anyone can learn the rules of the road and go on to become a good presenter. Be sure to add this informative article to your collection of keepers.
Thanks again, Steve.
Cath