Proven Presentation Techniques Thomas Zangerle, GSA R Agenda • • • • Powerpoint – the dominating presentation tool I will show you some fancy facts&figures We‘ll explore a pretty.
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Proven Presentation Techniques Thomas Zangerle, GSA R Agenda • • • • Powerpoint – the dominating presentation tool I will show you some fancy facts&figures We‘ll explore a pretty good example of best practice Afterwards we gonna find out how the brain works and what kind of changes could have a dramatic impact to your presentation • You‘re reading this right now, aren‘t you? • Please stop reading and listen to me! • Come on, I said you should stop reading.... A vicious circle Less training Less money Less sales Bad presentations Bad communication Bad relations Visual tools can increase the impact of YOUR presentation and improve the understanding and retention of YOUR audience! 1 The Challenge 2 The Experiences 3 The Presentation 4 The Tools 1 The Challenge 2 The Experiences 3 The Presentation 4 The Tools Did you know... Maybe it‘s time to start thinking beyond PPT? How to give a lousy presentation inspiring 3% okay 13% drowsy 40% 44% boring How to give a lousy presentation drowsy boring 84% of presentations can cause pain... So what is... ...the difference? 1 The Challenge 2 The Experiences 3 The Presentation 4 The Tools Change media maintains resets interest attention Did you know... Words 7% Physiology 55% 38% Tonality ... that most of our communication is non-verbal? Are you a... Did you know... 10% Oral 35% Visual 65% Oral + Visual ... the human brain is incredible at remembering pictures? How do we convince people? “The essential difference between emotion and reason is that emotion leads to action and reason leads to conclusions“ Donald B. Calne, Neurologist Create emotions language visual logic creative analytic emotions Create emotions Don’t overload the audience Don’t overload the audience visual cortex auditory cortex Don’t overload the audience overloaded bored Visuals instead of text... Your brain hits and quickly turns ...or this is the result! A little exercise... KLMJPNBMWHDMI Now write the letters down as they appeared! A little exercise... KLM JPN BMW HDMI Seeing is believing A picture is worth... An enigmatic woman is sitting upright, with her arms folded, in what appears to be an open loggia with dark pillar bases on either side. Behind her a vast landscape recedes to icy mountains. Winding paths and a distant bridge give only the slightest indications of human presence. The sensuous curves of the woman's hair and clothing, are echoed in the undulating imaginary valleys and rivers behind her. The blurred outlines, graceful figure, dramatic contrasts of light and dark, and overall feeling of calm are characteristic of Leonardo's style. The image is so widely recognized, that it is considered the most famous painting in the world. Source: Wikipedia ...a thousand words Avoid distractions Avoid distractions 1 The Challenge 2 The Experiences 3 The Presentation 4 The Tools Good presentations Four steps to create good presentations Significance Structure Your presentation Simplicity Shakedown Significance or why do you present? Significance Passion Attention Action Passionate... ...or not?! Structure Problem – Pathway – Solution Problem – Solution – Reasoning Simplicity One point per slide Few matching colours Very few fonts Photos, not clipart Simplicity “You have only 30 seconds in a TV commercial. If you grab attention in the first frame with a visual surprise, you stand a better chance of holding the viewer… When you advertise fire-extinguishers, open with the fire.“ David Ogilvy, Advertising Executive Shakedown A period of appraisal followed by adjustments to improve efficiency or functioning. Shakedown You Presentation Feedback Get some! Audience Presentation checklist Significance Structure • Why does it matter? • How do I grab their attention? • What do I want them to do? • Convincing • Memorable • Scalable Your presentation Simplicity Shakedown • One point per slide • Images, not text • Few matching colours and text • Rehearse loud • Get feedback • Check room and equipment 1 The Challenge 2 The Experiences 3 The Presentation 4 The Tools State of the art presentation technology? More flexible presentation tools Visual tools can increase the impact of YOUR presentation and improve the understanding and retention of YOUR audience! And this leads to... Wow* *good presentations Visit our blog itsallaboutthepresentation.net R More Power, more Point!