The following are Mandel’s (1993:17-83) presentation skills:
1. Planning and organizing presentations
Before starting a presentation, the presenter should know why and to whom he or
she is giving the presentation. There are two important steps in planning a presentation: (1)
Develop objectives and (2) Analyze the audience, and there are eight steps which help in
organizing an effective presentation: (1) Brainstorm main ideas, (2) State the sub points, (3)
State the benefits, (4) Develop handouts, (5) Develop visual aids, (6) Preview main
ideas/review sentences, (7) Develop the introduction, and (8) Develop the conclusion.
2. Preparing presentations
In order to deliver an effective presentation, it is essential for the presenters to
prepare and consider the following step.
(1) Rehearse the presentation, stand up, and use whatever visual aids.
(2) Control the environment by checking the seating arrangement, lighting, microphones,
handouts, pointers, availability of working projection equipment, and back-up supplies.
(3) When they have to give an impromptu presentation:
- plug into a pattern of organization
- give a few introductory remarks
- preview and review the main points for their audience
- end with a strong conclusion