* sufficient * relevant * diversified
Decide on a structure
▪ Definition: what to say first, second and etc. ▪ Benefits: help you to express yourself logically and clearly
Warning: never ever take it for granted !
Set an objective
▪ Know exactly what you want to accomplish before you start ▪ Write it down in one sentence or always keep it in mind ▪ Keep your presentation relevant to the objective.
matters) ▪ Vivid and humorous ( IBM president speech at CEBIT)
Steps to make presentation
Present Rehearsal Create visual aids Decide on a structure Collect information Set an objective Audience analysis
Importance of Presentation No tradition in China, but it is rather important for:
▪ Job-hunting ( Interview) ▪ Business promotion ( IPO Road Show) ▪ Election ( Presidential election) ▪ Conference
Warning: objective has to be clear, direct and precise !
Collect information
▪ Evidence is anything that supports your case ▪ Therefore, they should be
with you. ▪ I am delighted to address such a big audience today
Examples of summary
▪ In conclusion, we can see that…. ▪ therefore…… ▪ Having shown…., I recommend that we immediately …. ▪ The thought I am going to leave with you….. ▪ What I want you to take home from this …. ▪ Overall, I quite agree that….. ▪ I strongly recommend…. ▪ I suggest without hesitation that….. ▪ Last but not least
Step 6: Opening Step 7: Creative
Step 1 : Subject
Structure
Step 3: Agenda
Step 4: Body
Step 5: Summary
Step 2:
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Examples of opening remarks
Difference between Chinese and English
English
Chinese
Argument
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Fact
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Argument
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What makes a good presentation?
▪ Standard pronunciation( India and Pakistan accent) ▪ Clear argument ( not necessarily right ) ▪ Sufficient but convincing data ▪ Logically-structured ▪ Informative but brief ( length doesn’t matter, message really
Audience analysis checklist
▪ Who are they? ▪ What do they want? ▪ How much do they know about your topic? ▪ Are they ‘conservative’ or ‘innovative? ▪ Are there decision-makers in the audience? ▪ What are the situational context for them to listen to your presentation?
▪ I am greatly honored to be here today to share with you my thoughts over……..
▪ I am personally on behalf of XX to extend our xxx to xxx, ▪ With this theme in mind ,I would like to discuss/recommend ▪ I will borrow you for 20/15 minutes to my understanding of xxxx ▪ In response to that, I would like to …. ▪ Like Mr.xxx, I also feel that….. ▪ Further to Mr.xxx’s remarks, I will start from xxx to have a discussion
Art of English presentation
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Agenda
▪ Importance of English presentation ▪ Difference between Chinese and English ▪ What makes a good presentation? ▪ How to make a good presentation? ▪ Useful tips in making presentations ▪ Handling questions