by Athirah Sofea
Presentation skills are an essential part of professional and personal development. It doesn’t matter if you are presenting in front of a small team or a large audience, the key to a successful presentation is in the planning.Â
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Careful planning and preparation are essential for a presentation to be successful. This is to ensure that you capture the audience’s attention and your message is conveyed effectively. Here are some tips that might assist you when planning a presentation.Â
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- Identify the goal or objective of your presentation. What do you want to achieve? Are you trying to inform, persuade or entertain your audience?
- Know your audience so that you can tailor your presentation to meet the audience’s needs, interests and expectations.
- Choose a topic that is relevant, interesting and meaningful to your audience.
- Create an outline of the main points you want to make in your presentation. This will help you organize your thoughts and ensure that you stay on track.Â
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Following these key points, you can effectively plan and deliver a successful presentation. Knowing the purpose of your presentation will help structure the content and delivery of your presentation in a way that best achieves your objectives.Â