What Makes a Good Presentation: 7 Effective Tips

Do you want to deliver a good presentation to your audience?

Today, we'll share key points to help you bring your presentation to the next level.

Keep reading as we talk about the following public speaking strategies:

• Craft an interesting story

• Make your audience see the world differently

• Plan your delivery

• Increase your stage presence

• Create a compelling PowerPoint presentation

• Stick to the 10-20-30 rule

• Don't forget to smile and keep eye contact

• Frequently asked questions about what makes a good presentation.

  

Discover How to Prepare Good Presentation

Want to deliver a killer speech to your audience? Here are seven presentation tips you can follow:

1. Craft an interesting story

A good presentation takes you through a journey. People love to listen to amazing real-life stories and metaphors. Information bound with story structures works best in keeping your audience interested.

When crafting your story, you need to ask the following:

Who is my audience?

Does my audience know about my topic?

Do these people care about my subject?

Using idioms may be too technical if you're talking to people who are not knowledgeable or interested in your topic. Even so, you can grab their attention by crafting a story that incorporates a well-designed structure of your subject. Take them through the journey by giving illustrations and sharing interesting stories. 

2. Make your audience see the world differently

In most cases, people are not interested in hearing about what they already know. So, to grab your audience's attention, make them look at a topic from a different perspective.

Avoid using old clichés that have been overused in presentations. Instead, present the topic from a different angle-one that is not widely popular. This approach may not sit well with a lot of people. However, with the right crowd, it can easily become a favorite. 

3. Plan your delivery

After you craft your stories, you can plan how to deliver them. Of course, the best way to plan is by practicing. It's best that you know your presentation by heart. If you use a teleprompter, you will keep glancing away from the audience. Consequently, you won't be able to make a connection with them. 

To avoid that, invest time in rehearsing your presentation. However, remember that even the most experienced presenters go through the "valley of awkwardness." You may find yourself stuck and struggling to remember your speech. However, you can avoid that by preparing note cards with bullet points about your topic.

4. Increase your stage presence

You wouldn't want to hear flies buzzing once you're on stage. If you want to create an impact, you must follow tips on how to increase your stage presence.

Remember that your audience can tell much about you by looking at your body language. They may think you don't know what you're talking about when you're fidgety or look like you're about to space out. On the other hand, with the right posture and tone, you can come across as confident, fun, or energetic. 

5. Create a compelling PowerPoint presentation

Did you know that approximately 65% of people are visual learners? So, create an eye-catching PowerPoint presentation by incorporating interesting images and videos. Moreover, ensure that your text is legible, allowing your audience to understand your message effectively. In most cases, simplicity is key to grabbing attention. 

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6. Stick to the 10-20-30 rule.

You can also create a good presentation by following the 10-20-30 rule. Developed by former Apple brand ambassador Guy Kawasaki, this approach uses less than ten slides with visual aids, a 20-minute running time, and a minimum of 30 font sizes.

It helps the presenter condense the information and maintain the audience's attention.

7. Remember to smile and keep eye contact

Maintaining eye contact can help you create a connection with your audience. It also creates a more intimate atmosphere, making people feel more relaxed and suggestible. Remember to smile at your audience to keep them excited for your next presentation slide. There are many ways to polish your presentation skills, and learning to connect with your audience is just one of them.

Final Thoughts on How to Make a Good Presentation

By following the tips and techniques above, you can create a good presentation that will be informative and beneficial to your audience. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about What Makes a Good Presentation:

What are the things to avoid in a presentation?

Here are some of the things you should avoid:

• Not giving enough time to explain the subject
• Speaking too slowly or without impact
• Not providing reliable references to facts
• Sounding monotonous

What are the common qualities of effective presentations?

Effective presentations are well-rehearsed, comprehensive yet concise, useful, and clear.

What are the five key points of the presentation?

The five key points to a perfect presentation are:

1. Knowing your audience
2. Defining your objectives
3. Using appropriate materials
4. Making it more conversational
5. Preparing and planning adequately

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