PRESENTATION SKILLS IN IT REVIEWER EXAM

Competitive Advantage – Motivation for Improving Presentation Skills

Presentations let you persuade and influence many people at once.

Confidence Boost – Motivation for Improving Presentation Skills

Builds self-assurance that carries over into business and personal life.

Enjoyment Motivation for Improving Presentation Skills

– Satisfaction from clearly conveying ideas.

Authority & Visibility Motivation for Improving Presentation Skills

– Improves profile, credibility, and career prospects.

Influence & Persuasion Benefits of Being a Great Presenter

– Strong impact in face-to-face communication.

Career Enhancement Benefits of Being a Great Presenter

– Seen as authoritative and trustworthy.

Social Skills Benefits of Being a Great Presenter

– Helps in making friends and allies.

Risk & Reward Benefits of Being a Great Presenter

– Increases visibility but also responsibility.

Realistic Expectations Personal Goal Setting

– Aim to be your best version, not a copy of others.

Adaptation Personal Goal Setting

– Learn from admired presenters but adjust techniques to fit your style

Realistic Expectations Personal Goal Setting

– Aim to be your best version, not a copy of others.

Adaptation Personal Goal Setting

– Learn from admired presenters but adjust techniques to fit your style.

Performance Aspect The Presenter’s Alter Ego

– Presenting as a “larger than life” version of yourself.

Alternative Self –The Presenter’s Alter Ego

Confident, outgoing, and risk-taking version of you that helps overcome nerves.

Perceptions Self-Awareness Main Elements of Character

– Understand how others see you and shape audience perception.

Improvement Targets Self-Awareness Main Elements of Character

– Set achievable goals based on self-awareness.

Passion Main Elements of Character

– Genuine enthusiasm to engage the audience.

Wit Main Elements of Character

– Quick humor and responsiveness to connect with listeners.

Professionalism Main Elements of Character

– Preparedness, punctuality, and proper appearance.

Expertise Main Elements of Character

– Speak only on subjects you truly understand.

Charisma Main Elements of Character

– The combined effect of passion, wit, professionalism, and expertise.

Passion Developing Presentation Qualities

– Write and speak about what excites you.

Wit Developing Presentation Qualities

– Use humor naturally, be quick on your feet.

Professionalism Developing Presentation Qualities

– Prepare thoroughly and stay polished.

Expertise

– Demonstrate strong knowledge in your field.

Charisma

– Practice and combine the above traits with a personal touch

Q&A Audience Engagement & Closing

– Encourage interaction, answer confidently, and build rapport.

Closing Audience Engagement & Closing

– Be authentic, stress continuous improvement, and thank the audience.

Internal & Informal Types of Presentations

– Regular updates to colleagues; casual but passionate delivery.

Internal & Formal Types of Presentations

– Company-wide events (e.g., annual meetings); structured, rehearsed, polished.

External Types of Presentations

– Sales pitches or client presentations; high-stakes, requires deep audience understanding and top preparation.

Event – Shapes what content to include. Preparation Matrix

Shapes what content to include.

Audience Preparation Matrix

– Determines tone and style.

Expectation Preparation Matrix

– Informs how much preparation time is needed.

Importance Preparation Matrix

– Defines how much rehearsal to invest.

Family Occasion

– Personal, emotional, often mixes humor with heartfelt messages (e.g., wedding, birthday).

Business – Internal Informal

– Info-sharing with colleagues, balancing professionalism and relatability.

Business – External

– Client or sales presentations, requires strong preparation and alignment with audience expectations.

Guest Speaker

– After-dinner speeches or light-hearted talks, engaging but less formal, good for practice.

Start Small

– Begin in local clubs, organizations, or casual gatherings.

Be Proactive

– Actively seek out chances to present to build confidence.

Understand Your Audience

– Know who they are, what they expect, and what their needs/interests are.

Templates –

Create reusable and adaptable formats with stories or anecdotes that work across topics.

Topicality

– Stay updated with current events and trends to keep content relevant.

Research & Statistics

– Use simple, clear data to support arguments.

Individuality

– Add personal stories and unique experiences to reflect your personality.

Quotations

– Integrate powerful, relevant quotes to strengthen your message.

Personal Stories

– Build authenticity.

Statistics

– Provide credibility.

Topical Issues

– Connect with current relevance.

Anecdotes

– Light, relatable storytelling.

Illustrates Points Benefits of Storytelling

– Makes ideas clearer and more engaging.

Long-Term Impact Benefits of Storytelling

– Helps audiences remember the message.

Adds Popularity Benefits of Storytelling

– Creates easier connections with listeners.

Humanizes the Speaker Benefits of Storytelling

– Shows vulnerability and relatability.

Collecting Stories

• Sources

• – Other speakers, books, journals, magazines, conversations, and daily observations.

Technology

– Rapid change, user experiences.

Economy

– Budgeting, financial conditions.

Conflict

– Workplace redundancies, disagreements.

Compliance

– Laws, ethics, corporate responsibility.

Communications

– Email overload, social networking.

Achievement

– Success stories, reaching goals.

• Know the Story

• – Ensure smooth narrative flow.

• Stick to the Facts

• – Keep only relevant details.

• Paint a Picture

• – Use descriptive and vivid language.

• Develop Characters

• – Make people in the story come alive.

• Use Timing

• – Vary pace and tone for effect.

• Go Beyond

• – Highlight the moral or lesson.

• Practice

• – Rehearse stories in small or informal settings.