Monday, September 27, 2010

Master the Podium- Six Tips for Success with Presentations

In the business world, giving a presentation is a very important skill to master. Through presentations, you are able to inform your audience, explain key concepts, and show your skills as an employee. The following tips will help ensure success during presentations.

Tip 1- Know the Material- When you know the material you are covering, you increase your credibility and the level of trust from the audience. Do not procrastinate, research and read as much as you can, and always practice. Practice truly makes perfect.
Tip 2- Assess the Goal- As the speaker you must always make sure that you understand the goal of the presentation and follow that goal as you speak. Make sure that as you speak, you do not stray from the overall goal or get off track. A helpful hint is to keep an outline with you as you speak.