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Listed below are just 3 of 100 Creative Presentation Ideas you can use to make your presentation unforgettable. You may use these creative presentation ideas when speaking to potential investors, at management forums, conference lectures or with your colleagues, employees, or any other presentation you have to make.

Each creative idea is described in the following format:

* Basic description of the creative presentation idea

* What for? major benefits of the idea, or how it may be used

* Variations on the creative idea: how you can adapt the idea to different settings, goals and audiences

* Comments: things you should pay attention to when using the creative idea

Well, here comes the first creative presentation idea:

Creative Presentation Idea 1: Description:

Do NOT use titles in your slides

What for?

1. Tell the viewers that you left out the presentation titles intentionally in order to see if you could deliver your main points clearly

2. When using the presentation as a learning aid in a workshop, if your audience is required to complete the titles, they will have to think about what you are teaching and actively participate in the discussion

Variations:

1. Leave the titles out for only some of the slides – perhaps the ones that will be used for a review of the presentation so far, or to trigger a discussion on a controversial issue

2. Write only half of the title, and ask your audience to complete it

Comments:

1. You can use a printed “complete” version of the presentation for yourself, so you can see the titles you meant to use

The creative ideas I suggest are of different kinds and levels. Some are crazier than others. You should choose the one that best suits your presentation needs. Do you want to make a really bold statement? Here is a more outrageous idea:

Creative Presentation Idea #75

Description:

Present the presentation Blindfolded!

What for?

1. You could definitely demonstrate your knowledge of the subject and a good memory skill as well as self-confidence by using this idea

2. Use it to add some humor to your presentation: after you put the blindfold on, intentionally make some funny mistakes when referring to the slides, and only then show them that you know what you’re talking about…

Variations:

1. Put the blindfold on for just a short part of the presentation, when you want to make a dramatic effect

2. Provide blindfolds for the participants, so their sense of hearing will be heightened and you could test their memory after a few slides!

Comments:

1. Take care not to offend people with disabilities (e.g. blind people, etc.). Use this technique when you are certain you can do so tactfully and with good taste

As you might have noticed by now, these creative presentation ideas do not rely on an incredible knowledge of Power Point, or on unreasonable production expenses. Actually, in some of the ideas you don’t even have to use Power Point at all!. Here’s one:

Creative Presentation Idea #31

Description:

Have a painter/caricaturist assistant – drawing images/cartoons on a flip chart as you explain

What for?

1. This would make your presentation “live” on the go. Instead of using slides, the sketches would visually convey the major points you are trying to get through. For example – when you talk about the tough task lying ahead, a simple drawing of mountaineers climbing up a steep mountain would etch that image in the viewers mind.

2. A caricaturist could add a touch of humor to your presentation with funny images and hints

Variations:

1. If you have the talent – you could draw the sketches yourself as you speak.

2. If there’s an electronic drawing pad – you could use it and show the drawings on a screen as they are drawn.

3. Alternatively – ask some of the participants themselves to help you and draw those images on the flip chart as you speak.

4. You could prepare and give the participants a comic book with the important things you talked about.

Comments:

1. Make sure there are enough flip chart pages you could use, and that everyone can see them well.

2. Rehearse the presentation with the painter and the list the major subjects you are going to talk about so that s/he would have time to think about how to make meaningful and relevant drawings.

3. Here are a few pointers on where to find the person to draw for you: look for high school or college art students who wish to practice and demonstrate their talent for a small fee or free of charge; ask around for other employees that have that talent and are willing to give a hand. Of course, if the presentation is worth the investment, you may always hire a professional caricaturist.

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So, you’ve been asked to give an acceptance speech on behalf of your organization and you don’t know what to say. You do know however, that you want to leave your audience with a presentation that is funny, emotionally moving and memorable. But where do you start? Here are a few tips that will get you through the experience with flying colors.

Before you begin crafting your presentation, take a moment to understand the psychology of an award ceremony. Consider the role the people in the audience played in your standing before them with an award in hand. What do they want from you? What do they expect from you? What can you do or say that will make them feel good about themselves and their decision to present you and/or your association with this award? Once you understand the answer to these questions, you’ll be well on your way to giving the acceptance speech of a lifetime.

I’ve had the opportunity to give more than one acceptance speech in my career, and this is what I’ve learned from those experiences. If you do a good job, you will quickly discover that the appreciation the audience had for you before your speech will pale in comparison to how they will feel about you after your speech. Giving a humorous and gracious acceptance speech that makes the audience feel good about themselves, is the most powerful, career enhancing, relationship building experience you will ever have. Please don’t take this speaking opportunity lightly.

Generally you are going to find three different groups of people in the audience. The first group is composed of the people on your staff or within your organization who helped you achieve the award. The second group is made up of the people responsible for giving you and/or your organization the award. And the third group includes people who have nothing to do with your award. They typically include spouses and invited guests. Your job is to make certain that all three groups are acknowledged and rewarded by your comments. That’s all there is to it. And it’s not a bad idea to give them something to chuckle about along the way.

One quick word of warning. It is not appropriate to brag about why you won the award or tell the audience what you did to overtake your competition. This is a time to be gracious and thankful. You’re only goal is make everyone in the audience feel good about themselves and this is how you do it.

1. Start your presentation by immediately thanking the people who gave you the award. Make sure you thank them on behalf of all the recipients of the award if it was given to you on behalf of your team or organization. Under no circumstances is it appropriate to imply that you are not worthy of receiving the award. This is insulting to the people who gave it to you. It is appropriate however, to praise everyone else who was under consideration for the award.

2. Acknowledge the people in your organization who made it possible for you to win the award. If your team is a small group, ask them to stand and acknowledge them individually while mentioning their specific role in your success. If you are accepting the award on behalf of a large group, ask them to stand and acknowledge them as a group.

Here is a quick rule of thumb. If you have time to say something nice about everyone in your group, do it. If you don’t have time to say something nice about everyone in your group, don’t call out anyone individually. It is better to avoid mentioning anyone than it is to forget even one person. The only exception to this rule is if everyone in your group knows that a particular individual played a key role in you receiving this award. Then, and only then is it OK to call them out by name.

3. Tell a story about how you got involved with this organization or how this project has impacted you, your family and/or your business. It’s a good idea to list at least three things and be as specific as possible.

4. If anything funny or inspiring happened during the project, mention it here. What did you learn from the wonderful people you associated with on this project? How are you going to be a different and better person because of your association with this organization? How is the world a better place because of what this association has done and is doing? Answer one or more of those questions in a funny and inspiring way and you will move the audience to tears.

5. Pause to thank the people responsible for giving you the award. This is the most important part of your speech. This is your opportunity to be sincere and thankful and appreciative for the wonderful opportunity you have been given.

If time permits, thank everyone involved in making this award possible. Don’t rely on your memory. Take a piece of paper with the names of everyone you want to thank to the podium with you. You don’t have to look at it, but if you need it, it’s there in your hand.

6. Close your speech with a moving comment. Your audience will remember you and leave the event with complete confidence that they gave the award to the right person.

7. Have fun, be humble and be brief.

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Being a scholar or a researcher is very respectable and interesting. No one has doubt about this person being intelligent and communicative. To become a great and recognized scholar, one has to possess a lot of skills to be successful in making this career. Doing a research and composing it into a dissertation or a thesis is not enough, without presentation skills nobody is going to pay attention to you even if the topic is extremely interesting and important. To become successful, one has to learn how to present the work done properly.

It really doesn’t matter what kind of paper you present is it a description essay or an argument essay or a thesis, you have to present it duly. Choose argument essay topic and work on it carefully researching the matter. Anything that is worth writing a description and narration essay can be duly presented orally with the help of some exquisite methods. Carefully writing an argument essay, one should think about how it is possible to present this information to the audience. Anything newsworthy can become a descriptive essay topic that can make a big hit due to your presentation. When argument evaluation essay is duly written then presentation of it may be easier. Skilful descriptive essay writing can tell a lot about skills of presenting written materials. Next step is turning your written text into argument and persuasion essay that will be that final piece that you may present. Buying a description essay online may be a way out, but will everything you want to express be mentioned in this paper? Here are some hints on how to present your creation duly. Appearances are deceitful, but matter, when you work in front of the audience. Therefore, you have to be very careful with how you look. Formal style should be observed. You have to make an impression of a serious scholar, though you have to dispose to yourself. Your presentable look is very important and you have to take this matter seriously. You have to establish a contact with audience from the start. Therefore, do not look on the walls or choose a spot somewhere on the ceiling or the floor. You have to establish an eye contact with your audience. But do not focus on one person that seems to listen to you more attentively then the rest. Try to look over the whole auditorium; if you are interested, than the audience will show interest too. Involve your audience in the discussion. If your topic is interesting and exciting try to ask questions and make hints for the listeners to participate in your speech. Feel free to joke if necessary, but don’t get too far with this. You are not making a show, but a formal presentation. Sometimes you have to use some helpful things such as the board, the schemes, the screen, the pointer. This will be a great additional plus for your presentation. It is more enjoyable when it is bright and interesting. Your gestures though have to be not exuberant but well controlled. You are not participating in the orchestra; you are presenting your work. But some gestures will be good. This way you show that you want the audience to participate.

And the last but not least point of your success. It is wonderful if you stick to advice given above, but if your presentation will be based only on this, you’ll fail. If your presentation will be monotonous and your voice trembling, you’ll impress by your cowardice, not by the theme of your research. You have to exude self-confidence. Your voice should be loud and convincing, make your speech sound emphatic when necessary. Remember, it is not only your work that is assessed; it is you and your presentation skills also. So, before making an announcement about the presentation, think if you’ll be able to do it perfectly.

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