Seven characteristics of exceptional presenters

Seven characteristics of exceptional presenters

1. THE SEVEN CHARACTERISTICS OF EXCEPTIONAL P-R-E-S-E-N- Ters CHARLES COTTER NETWORKING AND DEVELOPMENT EVENT KWALATA LODGE 4 OCTOBER 2014 https :// www.linkedin.com/pulse/seven-habits-highly-effective-presenters-charles-cotter?trk=prof-post

2. DEFINITION OF “PRESENT” Gift (noun) Tense of Time (in the moment) Delivery (verb) Present -able (adjective)

3. REALITIES OF BEING A TRAINER All trainers share a learning motive. All fundamental definitions of learning include, “….change in behaviour .” Trainers operate/trade in the following asset-based currency : Knowledge (brokers) Business Intelligence Intellectual Capital and Property To remain strategically competitive and relevant in a cut-throat industry and dynamic market, trainers need to position themselves as Thought Leaders. Summary: Learning, Changing and Leading?

4. SO WHAT IS THE COMMON DENOMINATOR?

5. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF PRESENTATION-BASED, LEARNING INFLUENCE Presentations and presentation skills become the trainer’s primary vehicle and driver to exercise and expand their learning-fueled influence Trainers are facilitators and conductors of learning So how do trainers optimize their learning influence and impact ?

6. ARISTOTLE’S RHETORICAL TRIANGLE

7. PRESENTATION OVERVIEW -FUNDAMENTAL QUESTIONS What makes a memorable presentation? What are the characteristics of an effective presenter? What are the habits of a highly effective presenter?

8. CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD PRESENTER Good eye contact Confident manner Interesting voice Appropriate pace Knowledge Enthusiasm Imagination

9. SECRETS OF A GOOD PRESENTATION Clear objectives Logical structure Complementary/Supportive Visuals Thorough and proper preparation Correct pitch Opportunity for questions

10. PRESENTATION ICEBERG PUT IT ACROSS (PIA) – Delivery PUT IT TOGETHER (PIT) – Planning and Preparation

11. THE SEVEN CHARACTERISTICS OF EXCEPTIONAL P-R-E-S-E-N- Ters P URPOSE-DIRECTED AND DRIVEN R ELENTLESS RESEARCHER E NGAGING S TRUCTURED AND SYSTEMATIC, YET SPONTANEOUS E NERGIZING N URTURING T ARGETED AND TAILOR-MADE APPROACH

12. PURPOSE-DIRECTED AND DRIVEN Purpose provides direction and focus to the presentation – navigational “GPS” “Train towards outcomes, measure against outcomes.” Value of meticulous planning and preparation – “Boy Scout” mentality Lesson/Presentation Plan (with defined learning outcomes; interventions and activities) Sign-posting

13. RELENTLESS RESEARCHER Master scientific research methodology and process “Validity + Reliability = Credibility” Foundation that offers value-adding, business intelligence Conduct a proper audience analysis Objective: Delivery of a captivating , meaningful and riveting presentation, thereby enhancing the audience recall and retention

14. ASSIMILATION/LEARNING STYLES

15. ENGAGING Establish and maintain a connection and rapport with audience Promote a ctive learning and participation Demonstrate empathy, sincerity and compassion Connect both intellectually (minds) and emotionally (hearts) with audience Adopt the appropriate tone Avoid the engagement conspirator and nemesis – TECHNOLOGY Objective: Facilitate commitment and involvement from audience to both the learning process and content

16. INTELLECTUAL-EMOTIONAL MATRIX

17. APPROPRIATE TONE OF YOUR PRESENTATION

18. TECHNOLOGY-PERSONAL TOUCH MATRIX

19. STRUCTURED AND SYSTEMATIC, YET SPONTANEOUS Role: To simplify and clarify complex and abstract concepts Apply the Pareto principle: Structured and Systematic methodology (80%) Spontaneous (20%) – latitude for improvisation and off-the-cuff learning - anecdotal story telling Establish a logical and coherent flow of information “Don’t present to impress, present to be an agent of effective communication.” “Tell the audience what you going to tell them (preview); tell them (overview) and tell them what you told them (review).” A-I-D-A

20. A-I-D-A

21. ENERGIZING Role: To monitor, regulate, channel and sustain energy levels – personal and audience Evocative and emotive presentation Enthusiasm and Positivity Re-route and/or re-direct negative energy into positive outlets Sustainable and Re- newable sources of energy Passion should be your high octane fuel Presenters have to be switched on and stay “in the zone”

22. NURTURING Role: Capacitator Sensitive and Accommodating Learner needs based and style-oriented Respectful and Tolerant of learner diversity Responsible, but also learner-responsive Talent and skills development-oriented – strike a balance between nature and nurture Mission: “To convert and transform learner’s raw talent and latent potential into refined performance excellence.”

23. TARGETED AND TAILOR-MADE APPROACH “Avoid a one-sizes-fits all approach – customization is King/Queen.” Accuracy Brevity Clarity “ Be on point and to the point”

24. SUMMARY In order to achieve the 3I’s, Impact; Involvement and Influence , presenters need to apply the 3P’s:

25. CONCLUSION Key points Summary Questions

26. CONTACT DETAILS Charles Cotter ([phone] [email protected] LinkedIn Twitter: Charles_Cotter http:// www.slideshare.net/CharlesCotter