How to make an effective presentation

How to make an effective presentation

Introduction In order to deliver a message which will have a high impact on your audience follow the 4 steps; Plan prepare Practice Present

Plan Describe your audience Knowledge Experience Needs Goals

Plan (contd.) Define the purpose of your talk based on the outcome you seek with your audience: Inform Persuade Motivate to action Sell Teach Train

Establish a positive mind-set Value your message Prepare Visualise yourself succeeding Visualise your audience responding Give yourself pep talks

Prepare Drew a logical framework Defining the topic Current status Issues/Challenges What can be done The basis The action

Procuring information From hardcopies relevant to the topic From internet very useful

Selecting and filtering information Select the ones which has an high impact Place them according to the logical framework prepared earlier

Illustrate and support key points with evidence and visuals Statistics some needed for an informed audience Analogies easy to understand Cartoons very effective Pictures etc. very effective

Status of Tropical Forests 45% 15% 40% Tropical Asia Tropical America Tropical Africa

Natural Forest Cover in S.L. (22% of land area) Montane forest Sub-montane forest Lowland rainforest Moist monsoon forest Dry monsoon forest Dry zone riverine forest Mangrove

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Achieving Sustainable Development Through Improvement of Rural roads Hemanthi Ranasinghe Department of Forestry & Environmental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura

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Low country wet zone forests Natural vegetation type of south western region Occur below 1000 m Very tree density, high biodiversity High endemicity, 37-64% of woody endemics 14-52% of endemics animals Trees very tall and multistoried in arrangement. Emergents 45 m tall; canopy 30m Productive as timber

Status and threats to forest ecosystems Forest ecosystems possess the highest biodiversity and act as major watersheds too. The high forest cover has declined from 44% (1956) to 20% (1992) In the wet zone, the most rich forest ecosystems are only 9% and population is 55%

Effective management of natural and man made wetlands Identify wetlands important/threatened which are environmentally Map, prepare and implement Mgt. Plans with all Stakeholders ie. State, NGO, communities. Enhance education and awareness of public collaboration with State, NGO, Pvt. Sector with the Prevent release of domestic, agricultural, industrial effluents to the wetland through awareness and enforcement Enhance the use of wetlands for education/ecotourism Stakeholders ie. State, NGO, communities. Enhance education and awareness of public collaboration with State, NGO, Pvt. Sector with the Prevent release of domestic, agricultural, industrial effluents to the wetland through awareness and enforcement

Strengthen collaboration of Govt., NGO, Universities etc. in conducting research to collect much needed data ie. effect of introduced spp. on indigenous spp... Introduce programs for artificial propagation of aquatic plants & animals which are exported. Include important wetlands into Protected Area Network Enforce laws/regulations pertaining to conservation of riverine reservations Examine closely the policies of UDA, SLRDC and Municipality etc. detrimental to wetlands Prevent dumping/filling wetlands Introduce programs for artificial propagation of aquatic plants & animals which are exported. Include important wetlands into Protected Area Network Enforce laws/regulations pertaining to conservation of riverine reservations Enforce laws/regulations pertaining to conservation of riverine reservations Examine closely the policies of UDA, SLRDC and Municipality etc. detrimental to wetlands Prevent dumping/filling wetlands Introduce programs for artificial propagation of aquatic plants & animals which are exported. Include important wetlands into Protected Area Network Enforce laws/regulations pertaining to conservation of riverine reservations Enforce laws/regulations pertaining to conservation of riverine reservations Examine closely the policies of UDA, SLRDC and Municipality etc. detrimental to wetlands Prevent dumping/filling wetlands

Prepare (contd.) Prepare an attention going opening

Prepare (contd.) Prepare a memorable Close Dramatise the ideas with an suitable cartoon! Throw down a challenge Use a motivating statement Restate the key benefit Deliver a convincing summary

Prepare Establish a positive mind-set Value your message Visualise myself succeeding Visualise my audience responding

Practice Build the confidence and effectiveness by establishing for myself Why I have earned the right to deliver this talk Why I am excited about the subject Why I am eager to share with your audience

Eg. a incident which happened while I was coming here elephant eating bread! Prepare (contd.) Prepare an attention going opening Use a question related to audience need Eg. Why do we have to conserve BD? Play a sincere compliment Eg. Thank the organisers for the invitation Relate a relevant incident

Prepare (contd.) Prepare a memorable Close Dramatise your ideas Throw down a challenge Use a motivating statement Restate the key benefit Deliver a convincing summary

Practice Build your confidence and effectiveness by establishing for yourself Why you have earned the right to deliver this talk Why you are excited about the subject Why you are eager to share with your audience

Practice (contd.) Practice your presentation and review your visuals for Clarity Relevancy Eye-appeal Visibility Quality Memorability

Practice your presentation before an audience, coach, video camera. Receive feedback and coaching on Strong opening Practice (contd.) Clear points Logical flow Credible evidence

Also receive feedback and coaching on Practice (contd.) Memorable close Clarity of message Identifying distracting mannerisms

Present Assume the attitude of a Pro in delivering presentations: Privilege Responsibility Opportunity

Present (contd.) Rely on fundamentals Own your subject Feel positive about your talk Project to your audience the value of your message

Present (contd.) Make a positive first impression Establish eye contact Display poised, confident body language Be relaxed Be well groomed.

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Build rapport with the audience Present (contd.) Be sincere Be yourself Say we not you Talk in terms of your audience s interest Involve your audience

Present (contd.) Hold the attention of the audience Be enthusiastic Use vivid words Express yourself clearly and concisely Tell a story Have an upbeat voice Have proper body animation

Strive for continuous improvement Present (contd.) Measure the success of your talk Identify the strengths as well as areas to improve Decide how you will improve the next talk