10 things you MUST NOT do when presenting
A simple guide to help deliver an effective presentation is available on the Bluepencil website as a free download.
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Presenting effectively is as much about what you shouldn’t do as it is about what you should. Here are the ten pitfalls you must avoid to ensure your presentation is engaging, professional, and impactful.
Below are 10 things you MUST NOT do when giving a presentation:
1. Lack Preparation
2. Overload with Information
3. Create a Poorly Structured Presentation
4. Read from Slides or Notes
5. Use Inadequate Visuals
6. Deliver in Monotone
7. Ignore the Audience
8. Have Poor Time Management
9. Fail to Handle Questions Well
10. Neglect Technical Checks
Many presenters have excellent material to share but their presentations are not as effective as they could be. Bluepencil have prepared a publication entitled ‘How to Deliver an Effective Presentation’ This is the fourth of their ‘How to….’ guides, available as free downloads from their website. It provides guidance on how to prepare a presentation and sets out what not to do
“How to Deliver an Effective Presentation” is intended to assist designers when preparing to present their designs to clients, planning committees, planning officers and Design Review Panels. This is a short guide which provides clear advice on preparing and delivering a presentation and what to avoid doing. The intention is to ensure you give your project the best possible chance of success.
This is the fourth of their ‘How to….’ guides, available a free downloads from their website.
