Before your presentation
Practise your presentation aloud. Use your own words instead of sticking to the words in the training material.
Ensure all equipment, handouts and examples are on hand.
Plan the room layout carefully, bearing in mind the amount of activity involved.
During your presentation
Avoid reading your presentation. Cards with dot points – rather than one long script – will enable you to look at your audience, use your own language and keep your voice interesting.
Speak clearly, concisely, and loud enough to be heard easily by everybody. Use a microphone if you are comfortable with one and it is available. Lapel microphones mean you can move around the room and still be heard. Try not to lock yourself behind a lectern.
Visual aids can greatly assist in understanding. But they can also be irritating or distracting if not used well.
After your presentation
As soon as possible after the presentation, make notes about what you felt went well and what didn't.
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