{"id":1295,"date":"2024-02-01T16:45:27","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T16:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1295"},"modified":"2024-07-26T08:41:24","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T08:41:24","slug":"apply-it-presentation-tools","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/businesscommunication\/chapter\/apply-it-presentation-tools\/","title":{"raw":"Apply It: Presentation Tools","rendered":"Apply It: Presentation Tools"},"content":{"raw":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Recognize important factors to consider when creating business presentations<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Recognize tools that can make your presentation more engaging for the audience<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<h2>Planning a Presentation<\/h2>\r\n<section class=\"textbox watchIt\">\r\n<p>[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/sQzD3st8mTk?si=g0MQujCGfOn19x8I[\/embed]<\/p>\r\n<p>You can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/BCommMgrs\/Transcripts\/HowtoMakeaPresentationDeckthatDoesn'tStink_Christinevs.Work_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \"How to Make a Presentation Deck that Doesn't Stink | Christine vs. Work\" here (opens in new window).<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"textbox connectIt\">\r\n<h3>Are slides always necessary for an effective presentation?<\/h3>\r\n<p>[reveal-answer q=\"145723\"]Click to Show Sample Answer[\/reveal-answer]<br \/>\r\n[hidden-answer a=\"145723\"]It's not always necessary to prepare slides. Your emphasis should be on the content and delivery rather than on the slides themselves. Consider the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Engagement Over Slides<\/strong>: A great presentation engages the audience through the speaker's delivery and interaction, not just the slides.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>A motivational speaker at a conference uses personal stories and interactive activities to engage the audience. Even without slides, their dynamic speaking style and relatable anecdotes keep the audience captivated and inspired.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Less Can Be More<\/strong>: Sometimes, fewer slides or even no slides can be more effective, as too many visuals can overwhelm and distract the audience.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>During a business pitch, an entrepreneur uses only a few simple slides with key financial figures and product images. 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The clear, logical flow of their explanation helps the team understand and retain the information better than a slide-heavy presentation would have.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Know Your Audience<\/strong>: Tailoring your presentation to the audience's needs and expectations is crucial, and sometimes that means focusing more on speaking and less on slides.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>For a professional development workshop, a trainer opts for a hands-on demonstration and group discussion instead of slides, catering to their preference for practical, interactive learning.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>These examples illustrate how effective presentations can be achieved by focusing on engagement, clarity, organization, and audience needs, rather than relying heavily on slides.<\/p>\r\n<p>[\/hidden-answer]<\/p>\r\n<\/section>","rendered":"<section class=\"textbox learningGoals\">\n<ul>\n<li>Recognize important factors to consider when creating business presentations<\/li>\n<li>Recognize tools that can make your presentation more engaging for the audience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<h2>Planning a Presentation<\/h2>\n<section class=\"textbox watchIt\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-1\" title=\"How to Make a Presentation Deck that Doesn&#39;t Stink | Christine vs. Work\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sQzD3st8mTk?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/BCommMgrs\/Transcripts\/HowtoMakeaPresentationDeckthatDoesn'tStink_Christinevs.Work_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for &#8220;How to Make a Presentation Deck that Doesn&#8217;t Stink | Christine vs. Work&#8221; here (opens in new window).<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"textbox connectIt\">\n<h3>Are slides always necessary for an effective presentation?<\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"qa-wrapper\" style=\"display: block\"><button class=\"show-answer show-answer-button collapsed\" data-target=\"q145723\">Click to Show Sample Answer<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"q145723\" class=\"hidden-answer\" style=\"display: none\">It&#8217;s not always necessary to prepare slides. 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