Definition

1.00

Timeline

Points are arranged in sequential order. Remind the audience of the main points you have covered and give clear signals as to how the next topic will lead on from this.

1.01

Climax

The main points are delivered in order of increasing importance.

1.02

Problem/Solution

A problem is presented, a solution is suggested, and benefits are then given. Summarise the possible solutions in terms of their advantages and disadvantages.

1.03

News story

Start with the overall story in a way that will grab the audience’s attention then repeat each point in more detail throughout the presentation.

1.04

Simple/Complex

Ideas are listed from the most basic to the most complicated. Can also be done in reverse order.

A

The presenter probably continued by outlining reasons for not accepting the current thinking about multi tasking. One possible technique in this type of presentation might be to make a statement which appears to agree with multitasking and then to suddenly knock it down with a strong argument against it. This builds up interest and leaves the audience with a strong image.

e.g. Multitasking is essential if you want to succeed because the ability to do more than one thing at a time shows your ability to deal with the many different aspects of management. Or, of course it could mean that you can’t focus on the priorities; that you have forgotten how to delegate tasks and that you do several things badly instead of doing the essentials well.

B

This presentation probably continued with an argument that suggests that we are responsible for managing ourselves and that time management needs to be understood as an active process, not just as a management theory. A list of DOs and DON’Ts to highlight this might work here e.g.

• Don’t try to prioritise too many tasks – many tasks can be important but only one or two can be called priorities.
• Don’t go to the office with an unrealistic list of tasks to achieve in the day – you will feel you are running out of time if you can’t complete them. Do go to the office with a clear idea of what you can achieve.
• Don’t try to do everything yourself – you don’t have the time. Instead manage your tasks by managing your team – delegate!

C

The presenter probably continued by giving suggestions on how best to create an effective presentation that an audience will remember, outlining strategies and techniques for getting your message across.
e.g.
‘So don’t overload your audience with unnecessary information. Outline the most important points, signal when another important point is coming up and recap these points to give your audience the chance to absorb the information.’

4.01

I’d like to move on

this must be followed by the preposition to

4.02

let me just recap

recap means to look back at, so to recap/look back at the main points is a common technique in presenting

4.03

let’s take a closer look

this must be followed by the preposition at

4.04

I’d like to focus more closely

this must be followed by the preposition on

4.05

let’s turn to

We can assume that the presenter has previously introduced another aspect e.g. the global market and now wants to focus on the local market.

4.06

first, then, finally

logical sequencing

5.01

The end is the part that people will remember more clearly than the rest of the presentation.
All parts of the presentation are important, but the audience will remember if you finished the presentation strongly or weakly. The final impression will stay with them.

T

5.02

In the recap stage you should go over all the arguments you made during the presentation.
You should recap the major points you want the audience to remember.

F

5.03

The last point you make is always the most important.
Often it is, but not always. It depends on the purpose and structure of the presentation (see activity 1).

F

5.04

A summary gives the audience a final overview of your main points.
It gives the audience another chance to take in the main points.

T

5.05

It is a good idea to signal the key points you want your audience to remember when they leave.
Let your audience know that you are going to give them important details. They will probably pay more attention and will be more likely to absorb the information.

T

5.06

to conclude

would like must be followed by to.

5.07

in conclusion

all the other examples are verbs

5.08

leave you with

leave someone with something – leave you with this thought...

5.09

finish off

 by is the important word here