Rate each bullet point according to the following scale: | Grade | Corresponds to | | ----- | -------------- | | 1 | Never | | 2 | Rarely | | 3 | Sometimes | | 4 | Often | | 5 | Always | **Planning** - I talk with the organizers or stakeholders beforehand to determine the desired outcome of the presentation. - I analyze who the audience will be and tailor the presentation to their needs - I choose the goals of the presentation responsibly, which I should reach with the presentation - Before constructing the presentation I prepare it's structure - Before the start of the presentation I familiarize myself with the room, the equipment in it and the peculiarities **Building** - I build the presentation around the main points and goals, bringing convincing arguments for each of them - The wording is clear and understandable, doesn't contain abbreviations. - I prepare impressive exercises for the start and end of my presentations - The structure of the content is logical and concise - I prepare answers to the questions I anticipate the audience will raise. **Delivery** - I use gestures, facial expressions and body language to underline important points - I effectively utilize the tone and amplitude of my voice, I season my speech by emphasis and vary its speed. I add pauses to capture attention. - I establish [[eye contact with people in the audience]] - I express my excitement and positive energy during the presentation - I prepare beforehand so there is no need to look at my notes **Enrichment** - I use images, graphics, videos, and interactive polls to enhance the presentation and make it more engaging. - My presentations are visual, engaging, and interesting. - The handouts and materials I provide to the participants effectively reinforce the information I present verbally. - I use stories or humor to highlight the main points of the presentation. - I utilize audience participation as a tool to encourage engagement and raise awareness. **Overcoming Difficulties** - I use specific techniques to manage challenging participants. - I am able to manage the audience during difficult situations that may arise. - I address questions confidently and from a professional perspective. - I work comfortably with different types of audiences and participants. - I channel my nervousness and excitement into adding energy to the presentation rather than letting it hold me back. **Development** - I take opportunities to present in order to further develop my skills. - I observe various speakers and trainers to learn from their effective methods, experience, and skills. - I work on improving my speaking skills during impromptu presentations. - I consult with experienced individuals to improve my presentation and speaking skills. - I ask others for feedback on my presentations and use that information to refine my skills. Add up the scores for each bullet point and see which bracket the sum ends up in: | Points | Level | Description | | ------------ | ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **130-150** | Expert | You have rated your presentation skills as excellent. It would be beneficial for you to continue developing your skills by introducing new forms, methods, and techniques of public speaking, and to seek out and utilize all opportunities to work with different audiences. | | **100-129** | Specialist | You have great potential to become an excellent speaker. It would be beneficial to continue developing your skills by focusing your attention on specific aspects of delivering presentations, experimenting with various development approaches and methods. | | **70-99** | Skilled | You possess basic presentation skills. You can use the materials from this course to improve your skills and try new presentation styles and methods to communicate your thoughts to the audience. Pay attention to the individual areas for improvement noted in the self-assessment sheet. These are the statements you rated below 3. | | **40-69** | Knowledgeable | You will find the sections of this course that demonstrate how to structure and deliver presentations useful. Focus on developing your skills and do not miss opportunities to present together with colleagues, develop your speaking, and manage anxiety. | | **Below 39** | Beginner | You might currently not be satisfied with your presentation and public speaking skills. It would be effective for you to focus on one section of the course at a time, mastering it before moving on to the next. For example, try to structure the presentation well first, and only then focus on the details of delivery. To overcome anxiety and tension, try conducting impromptu discussions with colleagues and friends, and get feedback from them on what you do well and what needs improvement. |