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Getting Started – Finding the Right Content

By admin|2019-01-02T23:44:42+00:00January 1st, 2019|Presentation|

Creating a presentation by definition necessitates having something to present. We have probably all sat through a supposed presentation that actually did not deliver either useful or factual information and instead was full of catchy buzzwords and meaningless statements going nowhere. Every presentation ought to strive to actually provide important and meaningful content and that means finding the right content. So what are some of the best methods and practices for finding the right content for your presentation?

Accurate Research

When looking for content it is important to use reputable sources. If you work for business then reputable sources can be places like the accounting office, the engineers, or other files that are readily accessible and available. Doing background research is an essential element of providing the factual part of your content. Facts alone are not meaningful, though. You could lay out an Excel spreadsheet as a part of your presentation and unless everybody in the room had their master’s degree in accounting, it would likely look like meaningless numbers to them even with a long and detailed explanation.

Accurate research also means double-checking your findings and not just hopping on a popular bandwagon. Groupthink can occur in situations where everybody just assumes something to be so and therefore they make business planning decisions or presentations based on that flawed assumption. Take the time to actually give a critical look at the business development, the figures (perhaps with the assistance of a finance department employee), and look at upcoming legal sessions, court cases, and potentially even bills in Congress, all of which may have an influence on the future of your proposal. Taking in this broader scope will assist you in producing not just highly accurate information for the moment but something that will also be more meaningful over time.

Motivation

The other pillar of content search is not just finding content for the sake of it but finding content that will motivate. Presentations ought to motivate people in a variety of ways such as motivating them to remember your presentation, take action upon what was presented, challenge them with a thought, or help lead them down to discover an idea. These are all critical aspects of finding the right content. Your content can be highly factual as well as highly boring. Motivational content is different as it is the kind of content that includes things like anecdotal stories which backup your factual information mentioned earlier or things like references to other established works, products, businesses, or a demonstration of how the information you are presenting will ultimately be useful and in what context.

Presentations which are not remembered, are boring, or do not motivate are presentations which will not have achieved their purpose in seeing people do something with the knowledge they have been given. So if you can learn to look up accurate and fact-based information as well as design your presentation in such a way that it motivates individuals to act upon what you have told them then you have found the right content.

Effective Speaking Tips for Business Presentation

By admin|2018-11-02T04:54:44+00:00November 2nd, 2018|Presentation|

Many individuals may be fearful or even struggle when faced with the challenge of doing business presentations. This need not be the case, however, as there are some surefire methods for being able to craft, present, and actualize important business concepts in a way that they will be well-received and your presentation enjoyed. So what are some of the best methods and tips for giving effective business presentations?

Don’t fidget

This one may seem pretty simple but the truth is when people are nervous they often have little fidgets, tics, or methods of speaking. Some people when they are nervous may pace back and forth in an antsy fashion or they may find themselves playing with a loose string absentmindedly or sticking their hands in their pockets. Regardless of what your personal favorite is – don’t do it! Portraying body confidence in your posture is one of the most important aspects of an effective presentation.

Having confidence in the way that you portray your body, the solid and decisive use of hand gestures, as well as an authoritative posture are all important elements in portraying that kind of confidence. Lack of confidence is a huge strike against a successful presentation because if your audience sees how nervous or uncomfortable you are, they start to wonder why they should believe in what you are presenting. This is especially important when it comes to persuasive speeches and presentations as opposed to just informative ones. People may be willing to be more forgiving if you are trying to inform them of something and public speaking is just not your forte but if you are trying to motivate them and engage them to do something, then that lack of confidence can be to your detriment.

Speak confidently

Be willing to speak confidently, and for many individuals this actually requires practice. You may have to practice at your house, on the drive to work, or anywhere else possible learning how to speak in a confident persuasive voice. Voices that squeak or squawk, or people who stutter or throw in unnecessary words like “um” or “like” all denote a nervous disposition when speaking. This is especially harmful in the kind of business speaking required for presentations where it is important to convince and quell the concerns of board members, potential investors, and even superiors.

If you feel your brain taking a holiday during the presentation, pause, take a drink of water, and collect yourself. People are far less likely to notice that you needed a moment and think more that the climate control system is just set with too little humidity.

Being confident in what you know, being willing to speak without hesitation and without nervous laughter or fill in the gap words all show not just confidence but also strength, surety, and security. If you act and speak like you know what you’re talking about, your audience is more likely to be well receptive to it. If you act nervous and uncomfortable then why should the investors have any faith in it?

If you can have a confident body posture and confidence in speech, you will be well on your way in portraying a strong presentation that can motivate, engage, inspire, and more importantly portray strength and success.