| Effective Presentation Skills From time to time you may be called upon to present to           higher management your views, feelings or knowledge. This may be done           through a verbal presentation or by writing a report.In either case it           is important that you be:  ..Objective ..Short and to the point
 ..Positive in what you say
 EFFECTIVE SPEAKING The purpose of this is to:
 ..Convey information
 ..Make recommendations
 ..Sell a proposal
 THREE - STAGE METHODStage 1: Preparation
 Your purpose : What is your objective?
 Your subject : know your facts/collect useful examples.
 Your listeners : know your audience, their attitudes, present knowledge,capacity.
 Your time limit : how long have you got?
 Stage 2: Shape of Talk State your proposition : state subject, arouse interest, show
 enthusiasm
 Face the snags : weigh up what is against you, concede flaws
 graciously,anticipate objections.
 Prove your case : select and highlight strong points
 Summary : restate main points, finish on conclusive note.
 Stage 3: Delivery Be natural : no affected voice, distracting mannerisms.
 Be confident : know your subject, do not show
 nervousness.
 Show your evidence : illustrate your facts with examples.
 Be enthusiastic : show that you are keen on your subject.
 Be friendly : like your audience.
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