Presentation methods

Here are the Top 10 effective presentation techniques. 1. Use visual aids Using pictures in your presentations instead of words can double the chances of meeting your objectives. 2. Keep it short and sweet There is an old adage that said – “No one ever complained of a presentation being too short.”

You will probably find that deciding on the presentation method means that you need to change or amend your presentation. For example, if you want to include some audience participation, you will need to include that in your slides, otherwise, you might well forget in the heat of the moment.

Preparation and Creating Your Presentation 1 Think about your audience, your aims, their expectations, the surroundings, the facilities available, and what type of presentation you are going to give (lecture style, informative, participative, etc). 2 What are your aims? ... 3 How do you want the audience to react? More items...

The audience, in terms of both size and familiarity with you, and the topic. If it’s a small, informal event, you will be able to use a less formal method. You might, for example, choose to give your audience a one-page handout, perhaps an infographic that summarises your key points, and talk them through it.