Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare a presentation
- Plan and document presentation approach and intended outcomes
- Choosepresentation strategies, format and delivery methodsthat match thecharacteristicsof the target audience, location, resources and personnel needed
- Selectpresentation aids, materialsandtechniquesthat suit the format and purpose of the presentation, and will enhance audience understanding of key concepts and central ideas
- Brief others involved in the presentation on their roles/responsibilities within the presentation
- Selecttechniques to evaluate presentation effectiveness
- Deliver a presentation
- Explain and discuss desired outcomes of the presentation with the target audience
- Use presentation aids, materials and examples to support target audience understanding of key concepts and central ideas
- Monitor non-verbal and verbal communication of participants to promote attainment of presentation outcomes
- Use persuasive communication techniques to secure audience interest
- Provide opportunities for participants to seek clarification on central ideas and concepts, and adjust the presentation to meet participant needs and preferences
- Summarise key concepts and ideas at strategic points to facilitate participant understanding
- Review the presentation
- Implementtechniques to review the effectivenessof the presentation
- Seek and discuss reactions to the presentation from participants or from key personnel involved in the presentation
- Utilise feedback from the audience or from key personnel involved in the presentation to make changes to central ideas presented