Communication is
the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium
Speaking is
Conveying information verbally in a way that the listener can understand.
Listening is
the ability to accurately receive and interpret information
Presentation is
any opportunity to communicate your point of view or ideas to an audience.
What is the relationship of these terms with presentation?
They are the plans of the presentation
Brainstorming is
a spontaneous discussion to produce ideas and ways of solving problems
Quality of a good speech is determined by
the quality of good information.
What's the relationship of 10/80/10?
It is the breakdown of presentation
Five stage of listening process are
Receiving
Understanding
Evaluating
Remembering
Responding
The communication skills are essential
To avoid misunderstanding and frustration
To get the job
To do one's studies/job well
To advance in one's career well
Four elements of speaking skills:
Vocabulary
Grammar
Pronunciation
Fluency
What is the relationship of these terms with listening
They are barriers to listening
A good listener
Fights distractions
Makes an effort to concentrate
Uses body language to show attention
Considers the facts and data
Interrupts only to clarify
Judges content over delievery
In what part of the presentation does the speaker
Thanks the audience
Grabs the attention of the audience
Gives a clear statement of intend
Introduction
What does the speaker do in the conclusion part of the presentation?
Trys and ends with a big bang
Repeats important points
Summarizes his/her argument
A bad listener
Is easily distracted
Daydreams
Fakes attention
Tunes out if delivery is poor
Tends to argue
Reacts to emotions
Techniques for effective listening are
Preparing to listen
Avoiding pre-judgment
Establishing eye-contact
Judging content, not delivery
Giving feedback
Blocking out distractions
Having a visual presentation is beneficial for many reasons:
Complex facts & figures are easily understood;
It adds impact to the information;
Quicker understanding due to its simplified format;
Better than a longer explanation
What are the rules for making slides for PPT?
Writing keywords;
Choosing an appropriate color;
Using visuals;
Appropriate font and size
Accuracy of the language;
What does the speaker do in the body part of the presentation?
Develops arguments
Convinces audience
Makes points clear with facts and real-life examples