A Quick Guide to Presentations

Copyright 1997 Rich Halstead-Nussloch, Bob Brown, and Bob Harbort
All Rights Reserved

Steps to a good presentation

• Keep good time
• Say the right things
• Show the right things
• Say and show everything right

Keep good time

• Time is a precious commodity for everyone
• Good timing is necessary for success
• Design your presentation around time
  • Sequencing and dwell on points
  • Staying within allotment

Say the right things

• Your names
• The title
• Tell 'em what you're gonna tell 'em (Overview)
• Tell 'em (substance in good time)
• Tell 'em what you told 'em (Summary)

Show the right things

• Yourselves (Present as a group, with roles or have one or two make the presentation)
  • Facial expressions
  • Gestures and body language
• Visual aids
• Objects and props
• A demonstration of your product

Say and show everything right

• Keep good time
• Speak clearly
• Stay on your topic and subject matter
• Make sure visuals can be seen and read
• Point out important things in what you say and show
• Make a good time for you and your audience

Steps to a good presentation in review

• Keep good time
• Say the right things
• Show the right things
• Say and show everything right
• Practice to make a good time for you and your audience