Presentation Skills

A good, clear speaker…

• Understands what he/she wants to say

• Considers the audience and the setting

• Checks to assure understanding, and listens to responses

• All of the above

A good, active listener…

• Remains quiet while listening

• Interrupts the speaker

• Answers his/her cell phone during the presentation

• Makes fun of the speaker

When giving a presentation in front of an audience you should do all of the following except for:

• A. Speak loud and clear
• B. Provide handouts if needed
• C. Dress professionally
• D. Look at your screen and not the audience

To whom should a presentation be aimed?

• The highest authority in the room, regardless of where they are
• The entire audience
• The people in the closest rows
• Your best friend in the room

Where should you look while presenting?

• At the board -- that's where the audience is looking
• At your notes so you get the info correct
• In the eyes of random people in your audience
• At the chins of individuals in your audience

What is the biggest problem with this slide?

• The text is too small
• The colors make it hard to read
• The typeface is inappropriate
• Nothing, it's fine

It is a good idea to read to your audience when presenting.

• False
• True

You should always add pictures to your presentation even if it doesn't have anything to do with your presentation.

• False
• True

What is the last Rule of Thumb when creating an effective presentation?

• Organize your information
• Spell check your presentation
• Keep it simple
• Minimize text on slides.

It is Okay to mumble... this encourages your audience to really listen and pay attention

• True
• False