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Week4PowerPoints-2.pptxEffective Presentations
Dr. Lynn D. McCann
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Communication Words Don’t Have Meaning, People Do
Person
Person
Common Ground
Putting Sparkle In Your Speech
Content/Words
Organization
Vocabulary
Voice
Pace
Tone
Volume
Nonverbal
Eyes
Face
Upper Body
Hands
Communication Impact
The Impact of a Message is Related to Three Areas:
Verbal/Words
The words we use
Paraverbal
How we say the words:
Tone
Volume
Expression
Inflection
Rate/pacing
Nonverbal/Body Language
The Physical
Appearance
Posture
Movement
Clothing
Physical Environment
Communication Impact
Communication
Paraverbal 38%
Content Paraverbal Nonverbal 7 38 55
Excite!
Use facts important to the audience
“Paint a picture”
Make a witty comment or amusing definition to create a “pause that refreshes”
Repeat key words or phrases to keep them indelibly on the mind of the audience
Occasionally use similes (a figure of speech)
Use humor
Ask a challenging, thought-provoking question
Place ideas in contrast to each other. Group words, phrases and sentences for rhythm and drama
Start and/or close with a significant idea or quotation
A must… bring speech to an impactful close
Make Your Speech “Sparkle” with Creativity and Interest!!!
Introduction—team and topic intro
Body—all of the content of the presentation
Conclusion—team and topic wrap-up
In team presentations, transitions between speakers must be well planned & smooth
Organize Your Speech
Practice! Your own part of the talk
Practice!! Together
Practice!!!
Organize Your Speech
When Is Too Much Too Much?
Stages of Stage Fright
Alarm
Changes & Demands
(triggers)
Exhaustion
Choices
Productive
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