Unit 2 – Analyzing The Presentation Environment

Analyzing The

Presentation Environment

2006

The main challenges that I usually face while making a presentation are concentration to the main s that I plan to introduce and the round- up of the key points in the timeframe that I planned . Usually I either lose the track or stick on one issue more than it was worth of

If I compare my first presentation to the current ones , I have overcome serious obstacles as far as my self-confidence , manners and intonation of my voice are concerned . Now I am more confident

, I have developed a set of manners to add emphatic features to my presentation . I am continuously working on my intonation and verbal technique to improve the articulation and add color to my speech

Different sources give different indicators of successful presentations Even though , all the sources are unanimous about several points that make the presentation successful : right choice of the , clear planning , dynamic construction , appropriate visual materials , powerful conclusion and useful handouts (1956 , HYPERLINK "http /www .amazon .com /exec /obidos /search-handle-url /index books field-a uthor-exact Paul 20L 20Soper rank -relevance 2C 2Bavailability 2C-datera nk /628732 " Paul L . Soper . 2001 , Angela Murray

If we observe the behavior of a beginner , he /she will obviously seek the most appropriate image that fits the subject , which at the same time is in line with the personal characteristics of the person . A professional presenter will hardly make significant changes in his /her image (1956 HYPERLINK "http /www .amazon .com /exec /obidos /search-handle-url /index books field-a uthor-exact Paul 20L 20Soper rank -relevance 2C 2Bavailability 2C-datera nk /628732 " Paul L . Soper ) However , there are cases that might justify certain changes especially when they are demanded by a given environment . The following factors may allow certain shifts in the image of the presenter

Audience of different age groups the same presentation may fully differ if it is presented to elderly , youth or children

Different environment conference , classroom , office , open air environment each demands certain changes in the image of the presenter

Different s presentation of the social welfare system in UK will conceptually very from a cartoon presentation of a very sensitive personnel management issue

Changing the image is ethical if the presenter is able to make a smooth shift in the images , if it is humorous and if the change fits the overall background (FREE Articles on Public Speaking , 1998 . An example the top manager of a company makes semi-annual presentations about the financial activities of the organization . During the annual presentation , which is planned to be held before the Christmas party the manager appears in front of the staff in the role of Santa Clause The environment and the happy context fully justify a change of an image of such a fantastic scope Bibliography

1 . Advanced Public Speaking Institute , 1998 , FREE Articles on Public Speaking , HYPERLINK "http /www .public-speaking .org /public-speaking-articles .htm http /www .public-speaking .org /public-speaking-articles .htm (09 October , 2006

2 . HYPERLINK "http /www .amazon .com /exec /obidos /search-handle-url /index books...