business presentation - Blog - Global Risk Community2024-03-28T16:55:20Zhttps://globalriskcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/business+presentation4 Essential Elements of Effective Presentationshttps://globalriskcommunity.com/profiles/blogs/4-essential-elements-of-effective-presentations2023-03-30T08:11:41.000Z2023-03-30T08:11:41.000ZMark Bridgeshttps://globalriskcommunity.com/members/MarkBridges<div><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}11009768292,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11009768292,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="11009768292?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" /></a>Good presentations are essential to <a href="https://flevy.com/browse/bundle/effective-communication-3201">effective professional communication</a> in the modern world.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">A well-designed and executed presentation may facilitate the effective transmission of ideas and thoughts. Content that is delivered effectively helps in the accomplishment of goals and important outcomes.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Compiling and delivering presentations effectively is an <a href="https://flevy.com/browse/marketplace/how-to-develop-soft-skills-6693">essential soft skill</a> for most executives nowadays. This may result in several advantages for both the presenter and the audience.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The 4 components listed below should be included into every efficient presentation-making process.</span></p><ol><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Plan</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Prepare</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Practice</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Present</strong></span></li></ol><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://flevy.com/browse/flevypro/4-ps-of-effective-presentations-6881" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}11009768064,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="11009768064?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="710" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The first 3 components, i.e. Plan, Prepare, and Practice are interconnected and overlap throughout the procedure. The 'Present' element stands alone and is only feasible after the completion of the first 3 parts.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The first 3 pieces may be organized either in parallel or sequential fashion. The sequential method comprises completing one job before going on to the next, and so on. A parallel method involves working on many projects simultaneously, completing what can be completed at once.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Both strategies are equally effective so long as they reflect the following characteristics of the creators:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Style</span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Experience</span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Background</span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Partialities</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Let us go a bit more into the specifics of the 4 presentational aspects.</span></p><h3><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Planning</strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Planning a presentation requires in-depth consideration of its essential components in advance. Planning requires consideration to the following 7 dimensions:</span></p><ol><li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Objectives</span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Audience</span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Content</span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Organization</span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Visuals</span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Setting</span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Delivery</span></li></ol><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="https://flevy.com/browse/marketplace/world-class-planning-and-performance-management-742">Planning systematically</a> using the 7 dimensions allows for the detection of gaps in the created concepts.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Planning also aids in providing structure to the presentation, allowing the audience to simply follow along and stay involved.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Planning in advance facilitates practicing the presentation, which in turn improves confidence; a confident presenter can persuade the audience much more effectively.</span></p><h3><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Preparing</strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Using an excellent slide structure is the most essential part of the Preparation phase. Well-designed slides aid in engaging the audience and reinforcing crucial points.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">The Consulting Presentation Framework, a slide framework used by every top-tier management consulting company and also utilized by FlevyPro, employs a layout in which each slide consists of 3 major elements:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Headline</span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Body</span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;">Bumper</span></li></ul><h3><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Practicing</strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Even if a presentation has previously been given elsewhere, it is still a good idea to practice it. Changes in environment and audience, as well as the passage of time between presentations, raises fresh difficulties.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Moreover, 2 facets of practice must be addressed:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Rehearse—this is the act of practicing what you want to accomplish.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Prehearse—this refers to preparation and practicing for potential tasks.</span></p><h3><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Presenting</strong></span></h3><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Successful presentations need not just quality material and a well-designed slide deck, but also a good way of conveying them. Everything about how a message is conveyed may impact how the audience perceives it, including body language, voice tone, tempo, and the usage of graphics.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Interested in learning more about 4 Ps of Effective Presentations? 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