Pre-talk Preparation Set up & test equipment early Dress appropriately Turn off your cell phone

Handouts Always prepare handouts Make about 10% of the handouts than you expect to use Distribute them at the beginning of your talk

Opening Go straight to the point Rehearse your opening statement State the topic or the problem of your discussion Summarize your main theme

Speaking Talk naturally, moderate speed Project your voice Speak clearly Repeat important information Pause briefly to let audience digest your speech

Body Language Eye contact Natural gestures Don't turn your back to the audience Don't hide behind the lectern Avoid looking at your notes

Questions Leave time for questions Number your slides for easy questioning and answering Relax Refuse too personal questions politely Don't apologize if you don't know the answer

Length End on time. Keep Practicing End ealier when practicing Allow time for questioning

Demeanor Show your enthusiasm Involve your audience – ask questions, make eye-contact, use jokes Don't get distracted by noise and movements Doesn't matter to forget a minor point or two

Conclusion Summarize key words End your talk with a summary or a question Summarize with keywords, a cartoon, a logo or an image