IN PERSON

PRESENTATIONS
 How to
prepare?
Consider the following:

Length of time for

presentation
 Size of the audience

Composition of the
audience
 MAKING THE PRESENTATION
Before presenting: Presenting:
• Arrive early • Stand tall
• Check out room, equipment, podium, • Command your audience
lights, etc. • Make eye contact; Avoid "panning" the
audience
• Remove distractions such as keys,
coins, and pens from your pockets. • Speak up, enunciate clearly
• Look your best • Vary your pace
• Be confident, emphasize positive • Pause periodically
thoughts • Move naturally
• Arrange for a signal when your • Watch the audience, and adjust as needed
time is almost up • Finish on time