Top tips for presentation preparation

Here is a useful structure to follow based around learning styles and the 4MAT® system so that people with all different styles will get what they need from your talk.

	A short introduction – no more than 2 sentences.
	At least 3 reasons which answer the question from the audience “why would I want to listen to this talk?” This gives the audience reasons why they want to engage fully and listen to your talk. (Hint: if you can’t think of any, then change the talk!)
	The content: often the meat of the talk. This covers the facts and information. It’s the answer to the audience’s question “what is this all about?”
	Usability & relevance: this section covers the answer to “how will the audience use this in their day to day life?” This demonstrates the relevance to the audience in the here and now.
	Future relevance: this is a short answer to the audience's question “what will the difference be in the future, if I take this advice, or buy what they are suggesting?” This will demonstrate how what you have said will be of use to them in the future.

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