presentation development
Effective presentations are a powerful tool for communicating with you customers. And one of the most powerful ways you can improve your presentations is to use compelling visual aids. A well-designed PowerPoint or Flash presentation will greatly improve the impact of your message and assist your audience in understanding and retaining information.
OliverTwist provide a range of presentation development services to help ensure your presentations leave a lasting impact on your chosen audience:
- finding your twist
- powerpoint presentation development
- powerpoint makeovers
- powerpoint templates
- flash presentations
- collateral materials
- presentation tips
finding your twist
The majority of people will only remember three messages from your presentation. OliverTwist will work with you to determine what three messages will have the most impact on your audience.
OliverTwist will help you ascertain a unique point of difference (your twist) which is relevant to your audience and differentiates you from other presenters. We will then work with you to develop three broad messages which support and illustrate your twist. These three messages will serve as the starting point for your presentation.
powerpoint presentation development
Whether your intention is to teach, inform, entertain or persuade, a professionally designed PowerPoint presentation speaks volumes. OliverTwist develop compelling PowerPoint presentations which are concise, optimised for readability, visually appealing, results-focused and, most importantly, unique to you.
OliverTwist will consult with you to determine your twist, isolate key messages and format content. We will then design an original template that refects your twist and format text, pictures, charts, tables, graphs and maps so you come off looking like a star.
powerpoint makeovers
If you have already prepared your slides, OliverTwist can transform them into a high impact presentation. We take your existing PowerPoint presentation and ensure every slide is optimised for visual impact, readability and message take-out.
OliverTwist will also review the overall flow of your presentation and provide suggestions on how to make it more compelling.
powerpoint templates
OliverTwist will design an adaptable PowerPoint template that can be used as a foundation for presentations by all members of your company. We will create an original design that is easy to use and conveys a strong, positive, consistent image.
flash presentations
Flash animation will move your presentation to a new level of impact and professionalism. You can convey important ideas as well as dimensional concepts with quality animation and tell your story in unique and compelling ways.
OliverTwist can incorporate Flash animations into your PowerPoint presentation or develop a complete stand alone presentation Flash. Flash can be used to support your presentation or in a self-running CD which communicates your message even if you're not there.
collateral materials
Design consistency across all your marketing materials is a key factor in ensuring you make a strong impact on your customers. OliverTwist will design and organise business cards, brochures, newsletters, stationery, hand-outs and websites that incorporate the same look and feel as your presentation.
presentation tips
Having a well-structured, high impact presentation is only half the battle — the delivery of your presentation is equally important. The following tips will help ensure your presentation is a success.
rehearse, rehearse, rehearse
Rehearsing can make the difference between an average and a good presentation. You should plan to rehearse your presentation out loud at least four times.
Make sure that at least one of your rehearsals is in front of an audience — commission your family, friends, partners, co-workers or children — and ask them to be honest about what may be going wrong.
If you have to give a presentation in a short period of time then try to practice your presentation against the clock.
speak with conviction
Show your audience you are passionate about and believe in what you are presenting. If you don't demonstrate you believe in what you are saying, your audience won't believe in it either.
start strongly
The importance of a strong start cannot be overstressed — first impressions count. How you start your presentation sets the scene for what is to come and either grabs the attention of your audience or quickly sends them to sleep. Don't ramble on about superfluous background information or your personal/professional history — appeal to your audience's self-interest.
To avoid opening jitters, practice the opening of your presentation again, again and again. This way, when the time comes to start the actual presentation, it will seem much easier. And once you've got through the first few minutes well, the rest of your presentation will flow easily.
never read your speech
Presenters who read their speeches (or read-verbatim the contents of their slides) are one of the biggest turn-offs for audiences. By all means use notes to prompt you but always ensure that you are talking to your audience and not at them.
connect with your audience
Build rapport and connect with your audience by smiling, maintaining good eye contact and using appropriate body language.
Look at your audience and react to what you see. Try looking at individuals rather than scanning the group. Never turn your back on your audience. If you need to view your slides, glance down at the computer screen briefly — not the screen behind you .
Get closer to your audience by moving away from barrier of the lecturn. Gesture with your hands to reinforce important messages and direct attention to important features of your slides.
keep it short and sweet
You will never be criticised for giving too short a presentation. People have short attention spans, especially when passively sitting and listening to a speaker. Always finish your presentation in less than the allotted time. It is better to leave your audience wanting more than feeling they have had more than enough.
anticipate questions
Consider in advance what questions you will be asked. Think of the worst possible questions, and rehearse your answers. If you're prepared for the worst, the other questions will seem easy. Typical questions relate to sources for your data, how you calculated numerical information, comparisons with alternatives, costs, and delivery times. If you are familiar with this information, things should flow smoothly.
use the ‘b’ key
If you need to digress or move off the topic presented on a slide, you can press the ‘b’ key during your PowerPoint presentation and the screen will go blank. With the screen blank, all the attention can now be placed on you. When you are ready to move on, just press the ‘b’ key again and your current slide will reappear.