We’ve talked about how to articulate engineering ideas last week. Now that the first hurdle has been jumped over, let’s deliver a kick-ass presentation on your idea!
First, relook into the previous article and revise those 3 steps.
Got a swanky name for your idea?
Got your lists out?
Translated them for the layman?
Good!
Now, since you have a great idea, now it’s time to do up a presentation that is clear and concise:
Step 1
Done your Pro/Cons lists? Be prepared to answer any questions. Think about the cons that arise from your idea. Always try to account for the cons that appear in your idea.
Step 2
Anybody loves facts and statistics – more so for engineer to fellow engineers. Have your facts and figures presented in graphs and charts. Check and check that all the details are in order.
Step 3
De-clutter your presentation. Never lump too much information together. Spread your information out. Anything beyond font size 12 is too small.
That’s it…for doing up a presentation.
Now, moving onto preparing your presentation.
Step 1
Memorize the sequence of your presentation. It will help you pre-empt your next steps.
Step 2
Rehearse until you can recite your presentation easily. Try not to refer to your deck of notes while you present, it is more professional that way.
Step 3
Dress appropriately. Unless you are Steve Jobs, don’t wear your sneakers or track shoes or slippers to a presentation. First impressions count and if you do not put in the effort to look your best, people will not take you seriously. And that’s a waste since you’ve put in so much effort!
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By Ong Yizhen
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