{"id":669,"date":"2019-10-15T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T12:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iseeahappyface.com\/?p=669"},"modified":"2019-10-15T12:44:25","modified_gmt":"2019-10-15T12:44:25","slug":"presentation-skills-training-to-avoid-death-by-powerpoint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iseeahappyface.com\/presentation-skills-training-to-avoid-death-by-powerpoint\/","title":{"rendered":"Presentation Skills Training to Avoid Death by PowerPoint"},"content":{"rendered":"
Death by PowerPoint is a catch phrase for those never-ending presentations where the presenter painfully reads every word on every slide. I often wonder, “Do they think I can’t read?”<\/p>\n
While PowerPoint has a bit of a bad reputation, the problem isn\u2019t with the program, it\u2019s with the presenter. When used in conjunction with these presentation skills training techniques, PowerPoint helps you tell your story. It helps you, the presenter, remember what to say and focuses your audience on the content of your talk.<\/p>\n
Follow these simple presentation skills training guidelines when developing your slides and delivering information using visuals.<\/p>\n
Guidelines for developing slides:<\/p>\n
Techniques for delivering slides:<\/p>\n
The process is called the three\u00a0“T’s”.\u00a0Touch,\u00a0Turn then\u00a0Talk. The key to successfully delivering information from slides is to talk only when you are making eye contact with an audience member. At all other times you should remain silent. This silence will allow you to breathe, silently read the slide and think about what you want to say next.<\/p>\n
Yes, you will be silent for what seems like an eternity! The audience loves this process because it allows them to think about what you have just said.<\/p>\n
If you lose your train of thought, finish your sentence. Calmly turn to look at the slide, silently read the next point (or two), turn to face the audience and resume speaking.<\/p>\n
By developing simple visuals and following this presentation skills training delivery process, you will look, sound and feel more confident. You will speak with more enthusiasm and naturally engage your audience.<\/p>\n