Appendix E : Example of a presentation mind-map

Choose clear visual aids.

Take a few questions
then stop and offer to
talk later on a
one-to–one basis.
Have responses
to likely questions
in mind.
Have a backup in case Consider where the presentation
technology fails (eg computer, is to take place and who the
overhead projector). audience will be. Prepare your
materials, seating arrangements
and visual aids accordingly.
Decide the objective of
the presentation – what Clear introduction, body and
you need to achieve – Script on index cards, A4 summary. Say what you are
and plan accordingly. paper or a mind-map. going to tell them, then tell
Number and link them, and then tell them what
separate sheets together you’ve told them!
Preparation to keep them in order!

If you do not know how to

answer a question just state
Handling Lead smoothly
from one section
that you will look into it and questions and Structure to another.
get back to them.
comments
PRESENTATIONS
Tell the audience in Allocate time for a
your introduction if you few minutes at the
would like all questions end for questions.
at the end.
Delivery Content
Consider your audience – what
Remember to look up from they need to know. Use a mind-
your script. Use your visual map to think through and record
aids as prompts. Make this. Explain your experience and
presentation interesting. learning from the module
Practise delivering your
presentation so that you
Try to look relaxed. Try not can check that your visual Script must be easy to follow. Keep
to fidget! Look around at Speak clearly, at a aids are suitable and to presentation simple – better to let
the audience. Look cheerful steady pace and check your timing. audience ask for further information
and positive. at a volume that than to cram too much in!
all the audience
can hear.