Presentation Strategies & Tactics

The major part of the speech

• Body

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Preview

The closing of the speech; should be strong and concise

• Body

• Conclusion

• Topic

• Introduction

Occurs at the very beginning of the speech and allows for the speaker to identify with the audience

• Conclusion

• Preview

• Connection

• Body

This type of presentation occurs when the setting is completely professional, such as a business or sale.

• Informal Presentation

• Formal Presentation

• Preview

• Normal Speech

Sharing information with the audience

• Inform

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Motivate

This type of presentation occurs in small group settings such as a class presentation.

• Formal Presentation

• Informal Presentation

• Preview

• Motivating Presentation

The very beginning of the speech and the first things out of the speaker’s mouth.

• Conclusion

• Body

• Preview

• Introduction

The thing the speaker wants the audience to walk away with or remember.

• Preview

• Main Point

• Purpose

• Review

Information encouraging the audience to take action

• Motivate

• Main Point

• Review

• Preview

Information convincing the audience to think or feel a certain way

• Main Point

• Review

• Motivate

• Persuade