Quiz on Dynamic Presentations

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With this quiz, you can assess your presentational skills. So, please have a try and if you have any questions then do get back to me via info@davidadcock.de.

Before giving a presentation: What should be avoided? *

1 point

Arrive well ahead of the presentation.

Provide a handout if needed.

Keep your notes as a focus point

Look at the screen and read the text.

Dealing with questions : How to organise questions of the audience.

1 point

Speak for 20 minutes and leave 25 minutes for questions and answers

Don’t offer anyone the opportunity to ask challenging questions.

Only deal with questions which are relevant to the topic and ignore the rest.

Ask people to provide any questions before the presentation.

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During the presentation: What is a helpful structure?

1 point

Don’t waste time with an introduction, go straight to the points

20% should be dedicated to the introduction and conclusion and 80% to the main part

Only deal with questions when they arise

A presentation is not a discussion therefore remind everyone to leave questions to the end.

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Dealing with figures and facts: How many data points are useful?

1 point

Provide all the facts and figures in a spreadsheet.

Visualize as much as possible using charts and graphs.

Show the formulas because people want to know the methodology.

There is no point in explaining the details to the generalists.

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Dealing with slides: What is a good practice when designing and presenting slides?

1 point

Use 30 as font size, use 20 lines and 10 words per line (10 – 20 – 30 rule).

Write all the information into the slides, so people can read it.

"A picture is worth a thousand words," therefore, don't add any words to the slides.

Use the iceberg principle – add 20% of the information to the slides and leave the rest to the Q&A session.

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Dealing with the audience: How to build rapport and leave a positive impression.

1 point

Don’t focus on emotions because we are trying to do business and not making friends.

Try to imagine the style of the audience and adapt to their needs.

Focus on the message and leave the softs skills to the question and answer session.

People come to listen to the presentation and therefore adapt to your style.

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Dealing with your body and voice: How should I position myself and how should I speak?

1 point

Speak with a lower voice because it shows authority and keep your body still.

Speak louder than usual so everyone can hear you.

Don’t move your hands because it shows nervousness.

Speak clearly but authentically and support your speech by using comfortable gestures.

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How do you avoid stage fright when giving a presentation? *

1 point

Write a script for your presentation.

Identify 3 topics and 5 to 7 key words and messages in advance.

Take a good night sleep .

Prepare yourself just before the presentation.

How to influence and impress the audience in an ethical way.

1 point

Tell a passionate and compelling story with facts and evidence.

Focus on the benefits and leave out any negative impacts.

Tell the audience what they lose if they don’t act now.

Use the principle of conformity – tell them what others did.

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