1

Prepare your presentation

• Define the purpose and intended audience, the goal to achieve.
• Contexts: Presenting financial reports, a product, a company, etc.
• Contexts: Open-house day, training, etc.
• Build your script.
• Structure the information.
• Presentation materials.

2

Write clear, effective messages

• Structure the information.
• Build your plan.
• Convey clear messages.
• Choose short, dynamic, fitting words.

3

Know how to present your slides

• Leave space around text.
• Use essential PowerPoint functions.
• Balance the various elements of the slide: Title, keywords, diagrams.
• What layout, formatting, punctuation, and fonts to use.
• Pitfalls to avoid

4

Illustrate and highlight key messages

• Use and promote your style guide.
• Enliven the presentation: Create a “script”
• Highlight your results, arguments, and ideas.
• Illustrate with a diagram, image, video, sound, graphic, chart, etc.
• Ensure that the message and illustrations are a good fit.

5

Prepare to speak

• Handle stress and stage fright.
• Tips to be more effective.

6

Get comfortable with your oral presentation

• Structure your oral presentation and method of speaking
• Stay in control of your presentation: Mistakes to avoid.
• Develop conviction: Choose strong words, stay positive.
• Encourage listening and thinking.

7

Adapt your presentation to restrictions

• Know how to manage time and unforeseen events.
• Know how to adapt to different audiences.