On September 20, from 5 to 7 p.m., a special lecture titled “Presentation Skills” was given by Foundation Campus in SSU. Many students who were particularly interested in honing their presentation skills attended the lecture. The two-hour lecture was delivered by a CS (customer satisfaction) specialist consultant. Were you not able to attend the lecture because you had no time to do so, or for some other reason? Don’t worry. ST will tell you what the speaker shared with those who were able to attend the lecture.
First, the speaker defined the meaning of “presentation.” According to the speaker, a presentation is an agreement between the presenter and the audience. In other words, a skillful presentation can appeal to the hearts of the people comprising the audience. What is the most important factor in moving a person’s heart? It is the first impression that the presenter makes, which consists of his/her voice, attitude, and posture. Therefore, when making a presentation, you have to dress smartly, and you have to smile, lifting the corners of your
mouth, at your audience. Eye contact is also an imperative factor in a successful presentation. If the audience is big, it would be best to divide it into small groups in your mind, and to look them in the eye in turns.
The opening is very important when making a presentation. You have to be able to capture the audience’s attention in 30-40 seconds. In the opening stage, you don’t have to look at your PowerPoint slides or memos while talking: just talk about a particular episode or maxim related to your presentation.
Also, you need to think about your posture and rhythm, and to move your tongue well so you would be able to pronounce each word correctly. If you want to emphasize something important, you should pause for a second and then resume.
In our society, the importance of making a presentation is increasing by the day. Although you may feel a little uncomfortable while speaking in public, do not avoid making presentations. You just have to prepare your speech well for a better presentation.
