Tips for Presentations

The best start is simply to make a better presentation.

  1. 10-20-30 Rule – This is a slideshow rule offered by Guy Kawasaki. This rule states that a powerpoint slide should have no more than 10 slides, last no longer than 20 minutes and have no text less than 30 point font.
  2. Be Entertaining – Speeches should be entertaining and informative.
  3. Don't Read – This one is a no brainer, but somehow Powerpoint makes people think they can get away with it. If you don't know your speech without cues, that doesn't just make you more distracting.
  4. Do Apologize if You're Wrong – One caveat to the above rule is that you should apologize if you are late or shown to be incorrect. You want to seem confident, but don't be a jerk about it.
  5. Get Practice – Join Toastmasters and practice your speaking skills regularly in front of an audience.
  6. -"That's a Good Question" – You can use statements like, "that's a really good question
  7. Project Your Voice - Nothing is worse than a speaker you can't hear. Even in the high-tech world of microphones and amplifiers, you need to be heard.