Chapter 11 Flashcards
What are the different types of presentations a business professional might make?
Informative presentation - trip to japan
Persuasive presentation - trying to obtain loan
Presentation before a large audience - conference
Presentation before smaller groups - talking to a group of parents
Elaborate presentation - virtual meeting with VIPs
Simple presentation - talking to boss
what are five questions to ask yourself to determine your organizational pattern, delivery style, and supporting material?
*How will this topic appeal to this audience?
*How can i relate this information to their needs?
*How can i earn respect so that they accept my message?
What would be most effective in making my point?
How can i ensure that this audience remembers my main points?
what is the 3 step organizational plan to speeches?
1) Tell them what you’re going to say
2) say it
3) tell them what you’ve just said
what 3 goals should be accomplished in the intro of your presentation
1) capture listeners’’ attention and get them involved
2) identify yourself and establish credibility
3) preview your pain points
Name at least 8 techniques that can help you gain and keep audience’s attention
1) a promise
2) drama
3) eye contact
4) movement
5) questions
6) demonstrations
7) samples/props
8) visuals
9) dress
10) self-interest
List high-tech and low-tech visual aids that you can use when speaking to an audience. Which two are the most popular? (Obj. 3)
PowerPoint or Prezi slides
Infographics
Flip charts/whiteboards/blackboards/smartboards
Handouts or speaker’s notes
Videos
Props
The most popular are PowerPoint or Prezi slides.
what is the 6 x 6 rule? and what might prompt a presentation slide creator to break it?
six bullets per screen, max; six words per bullet, max
Which delivery method is best for persuasive business presentations? Explain why.
The best method for delivering a persuasive business presentation is speaking from carefully prepared cue cards. The cue cards should contain key sentences and major ideas. By preparing and practising with cue cards, the speaker can talk to the audience in a conversational manner. Moreover, the text says that the cue cards should contain phrases that help the speaker introduce each major idea. Cue cards will keep the speaker on track and prompt his or her memory but only if the presentation has been thoroughly rehearsed.
How can speakers overcome stage fright? Name at least six helpful techniques.
- Breathe deeply.
- Convert your fear.
- Know your topic and come prepared.
- Use positive self-talk.
- Take a sip of water.
- Shift the spotlight to your visuals.
- Ignore any stumbles.
- Don’t admit you are nervous.
- Feel proud when you finish.
Verbal signpost
A technique that keeps listeners on track by including helpful previews, summaries, and transitions
similes
a comparison that includes the words like or as
Metaphors
A comparison between otherwise dissimilar things without using hte words like or as
what are the 2 most effective techniques for helping your audience understand and remember your speech?
Good organization and intentional repetition
what should the body of a short presentation focus on?
two to four main points
when should you distribute handouts?
at the end of your presentation
