Module 20

Module 20 is about making oral presentations. There three different types of presentations: Informative, Persuasive and Goodwill.  Informative presentations teach the audience something like in a training session. Persuasive speeches focus on motivating the audience to do something.  Goodwill presentations are more to entertain the audience.

As you plan a presentation, make sure you choose the right type of presentation first of all. Depending on your goal, you’ll want to choose between monologue or sales presentations or even guided discussions. Once you have a type chosen, you need to make sure your message will make sense to your audience. Your message will come across even better when you use visuals and other ways to involve the audience.

There are also various ways to organize your presentation. These include: chronological, problem-cause-solution, excluding alternatives, Pro-con and 1-2-3. The book explains all in full detail.

The most important piece of the puzzle for your presentation will be your delivery. First you must conquer any fear you have of public speaking. The book has several excellent ways to accomplish this. While you are giving your presentation it is important to remember to make eye contact with your audience. This will make your message more like you are talking to them as oppose to lecturing.  Using notes is also acceptable but make sure you aren’t just reading your notes and forgetting about your audience.