CHAPTER 7

Effective Presentation Skills

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, you will be able to:

1. describe the parts of a presentation;

2. explain the elements of presentation purpose, preparation, and delivery;

3. discuss how to use emotional intelligence to make presentations more effective;

4. identify patterns of speech that can make language more inspiring and persuasive;

5. design effective charts, graphs, and tables.

Introduction

While giving an oral presentation is the number one fear of many people, mastering the art of the presentation is essential to becoming a successful leader. Doing so will allow you to be a leader who possesses the ability to connect positively with your employees or audience. If you know what is ...

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