Good Presentation Skills

Here are some more things to consider regarding the preparation presentation skills of developing a purpose

(a) The best measure of a presentation is what it does for the audience.

(b) Therefore the presentation purpose should be defined in terms of the audience reaction. To determine the purpose of the presentation ask the question, "What do you want the audience to do as a result of hearing your presentation?

2. Select the Central Idea of the Presentation The careful selection of the central idea is one of the most important steps because a major goal of good presentation skills is the effective communication of ideas. The central idea is the unifying factor of your speech. This is achieved by breaking the idea down into subdivisions which can be used as headings for your speech.