Executive Presentation Skills

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

__________ are abilities / is ability in giving and receiving different kinds of information.

• Two ways communication

• Communication skills

• Presentation skills

• Observation skills

Where should you look while presenting?

• At the slides -- 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 one particular person--could be your lecturer

How to have a good presentation?

• practice

• stand out

• speak softly

• focus

Which one of the following is NOT required in a good presentation?

• Facing the audience

• Speaking clearly

• Extensive notes

• Eye contact

What should you do at the very beginning of a presentation?

• Tell a joke

• Introduce yourself

• Ask questions

• Shake everyone's hands

The ____________ of a speech must be clear.

• meaning

• purpose

• effect

When beginning a speech you should...

• ...listen to the needs of the audience.
• ...ask people what they want you to talk about.
• ...always start with a joke.
• grab the attention of the audience

What is the most important part of making a successful presentation?

• organization

• preparation

• software

• time