Workshop in a Box: Communication Skills for IT Professionals

Four pillars of presentation

Many people believe that good presentation is all about the oratory skills that the speaker possesses. This is so untrue. Oration is just a small element in the overall presentation framework. There is much more to presentation than the speaking skill itself.

Presenting is a work of art, an art that can be the factor for success or failure. There are five principles that I personally stick to during presentations. The principles are not comprehensive, but they work every single time, be it in an IT environment or not:

• Presentation must be about the audience and not the narcissist in you
• Connection with your audience is a must for presentations to be effective
• Good speaking skills help in presenting, but it is not the alpha ...