James Schofield - Presentation Skills in 7 simple steps

The approach can be off-putting and confusing to an audience familiar with PowerPoint. As you move from one point to the next, the text and images zoom in and out and spin around so you can end up feeling as if you’re on a ride in a funfair.

All in all, Prezi works best for presentations where you want to show a lot of pictures rather than text.

Flipcharts are large sheets of paper prepared in advance of a presentation. Generally, they are colourful and eye-catching.

Your audience will be surprised to see you steering clear of PowerPoint and this will encourage them to pay closer attention to what you have to say.

Flipcharts are technology light. If there’s somewhere to hang your flipcharts, you don’t need to worry about equipment malfunctions.

Flips need time and some artistic talent to prepare.

Flips are not always as easily adaptable as computer-based presentations.

Flips work best in small groups of not more than 20 people.

Flips are best for informal workshops or training sessions.

Whichever approach you adopt, there are two features of a presentation that you need to prepare carefully and get right: the introduction and the conclusion.

The introduction is your bait and if you cast it right, you can catch your audience right at the start. Remember: they could be meeting you for the first time and research shows that we form a strong first impression of a person very quickly. What’s the best way to make sure they form a positive image of you? Here’s what you need to do.

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