Tuesday, June 17, 2008

How to Use Your Projector

Size Does Matter!
A presentation is a presentation right? It doesn't matter whether you are speaking to 5 or 500 people . . . As long as you have a good presentation it will work accordingly. Not quite!
One of the worst commonly overlooked details of giving a presentation is the size of the audience. It is true that the content of the presentation doesn't have to change because of the size of the audience, but the way it's communicated should be quite different!
Check out the table below. Listed are the basics of audience size and presentation needs/dynamics.


Audience Size and Needs

Small Group (Client Presentation, Work Groups)

When delivering to a group of this size, all of your efforts should be focused on the individuals in your audience. Presentation style, pace, visuals, and group interaction are dictated by your audience. Given the size of this intimate group, it is imperative the audience feels important.

Interactive Group (Training Class, Department Meetings)

An interactive group demands different things than a small group does. For one, the level of involvement with the audience diminishes. While audience interaction is important, a high level of audience interaction is not possible. Instead, the content of the presentation is most important. Visuals should be clear, concise, and help move your audience to better understand the content objectives.

Structured Group (Sales Presentation, Shareholder Meetings)

The key to a presentation of this group size is effectively communicating your message as a speaker with your delivery and visuals. Because this type of presentation is very targeted and the audience knows this, visuals should be specific to the main messages in the presentation.

Big Room Groups (Keynote Speakers, Luncheon Meetings)

If you are speaking to a large audience, you must realize that people are there to see you speak. While the content of your presentation is important, you are part of the reason why they are there. Consequently, it is extremely important that your delivery by dynamic, simple-to-follow, and credible. Your visuals should also be simple so that any audience member is able to see and understand anything that is projected.





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