I am always surprised to discover that one of the biggest mistakes presenters do is still: Reading the slides.
With all the information about speaking and presenting, easily available to everybody , I don’t understand. There are free blogs, books, articles.
Jim Cronin, author of the blog ProSpeaker Tips, has published the results of a survey
Forty “Big Hitters” responded to our survey asking them to highlight the biggest mistakes they see a business presenter making.
Of the twelve mistake, I have chosen 3 unforgivable one. They are the first things a presenter should correct.
2. Reading your slides – time and time again, the “Big Hitters” said, “I can read, it’s a core competence in my job!” Incidentally, you shouldn’t have your script your slides in the first place!
3. Too much content on the slides – there are no prizes for filling your slides with words and complex graphics, it’s about connecting with your audience, not bamboozling them.
11. Lack of belief and passion – if you can’t show enthusiasm for your proposition, how can you expect anyone else to! (It’s not hard, this stuff, is it?)
If you avoid those 3 unforgivable mistake, you will be on the top better half of the presenters. However, I suggest that you read all the 12 mistakes to be sure not to do them.
Source: ProSpeaker Tips via @OliviaMitchell
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Posted by: Denis Francois Gravel
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Denis François Gravel aide les organisations à performer en contexte de présentation pour que leurs prestations donnent les résultats souhaités. Il les accompagne dans l’acquisition de meilleures pratiques et dans le développement des habiletés de leur équipe.
Il est le fondateur de PRÉSENTabilité, le cofondateur de TEDxQuébec et a été l’hôte de PechaKucha Québec. (2)