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Reading skills

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Reading skills. Storm Chen. contents. Reading purposes Causes of reading problems Reading skills. Reading purposes. Reading for tests Reading for information Reading for pleasure. less. Causes of reading problems --- misconceptions about reading. Concentrating on each words

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Reading skills Storm Chen

contents • Reading purposes • Causes of reading problems • Reading skills

Reading purposes • Reading for tests • Reading for information • Reading for pleasure less

Causes of reading problems--- misconceptions about reading • Concentrating on each words • Reading word by word • Feel terrible when see the new words • Reading so quickly or slowly

Reading skills • Word guessing skills • Paragraph reading skills • Reading skills at professional level

Word guessing skills • Guessing words from context clues • Guessing words from word formation • Efficient use of a dictionary

Guessing words fromcontext clues • What is context? • The sentence and paragraph in which this word can be discovered. • How to decide the word from context? • Use your knowledge of grammar • Use your understanding of the author’s ideas

Guessing words fromcontext clues • Information provided by the context: • Definition • Example • Restatement • Synonym • Antonym

Eg. Mark got on the motorbike. I sat behind him on the pillion[‘piljən] , and we roared off into the night.

Eg. Condiments, for example, pepper, salt, and mustard make food taste better.

Eg. He had a wan[wɔn] look. He was so pale and weak that we thought he was ill.

Eg. Father is an expert[‘ekspə:t] in piano, and mother is a violinist.

Eg. Unlike his brother, who is such a handsome man, Tom is quite plain.

Efficient Use of a Dictionary • Dictionary is the best language teacher. Therefore, a good language learner ought to be good at using a dictionary. • A good dictionary provides lots of information.

Efficient Use of a Dictionary • Example: Let’s hang up some paintings on these ______ walls. A. bare B. empty C. blank D. vacant

Efficient Use of a Dictionary • bare: empty, not covered by anything, or not having any decorations • empty: an empty room, building etc. does not have any people in it • blank: showing no expression, understanding or interest; without any writing, print, or recorded sound • vacant: a vacant seat, room etc. is empty and available for someone to use; a vacant job or position in an organization is available for someone to start doing

Efficient Use of a Dictionary • Example sentences: • This room looks very bare --- you need some pictures on the walls. • The house had been empty for six months before we moved in. • Leave the last page blank. • Only a few apartments were still vacant.

Word Formation • English words usually contain three parts: • Prefix [pri:’fiks]: change the meaning of a word • Stem[stem] : determine the meaning of a word • Suffix[‘sʌfiks] : change the part of speech of a word

Word formation • Note: • Some words are created by combining parts of the other words.

botel chunnel workfare medicare Amerindian psywar sitcom boat hotel 水上旅馆 channel tunnel 水底铁路隧道 work welfare 工作福利 medical care医疗处理 American Indian美国印地安人 psychological warfare 心理战 situational comedy 情景喜剧 For example:

Other examples: • waste-to-energy plant 垃圾发电站 • materials-recovery facility 物资回收设施 • a dead-end job 没有前途的工作 • start-up costs 开创所付出的代价 • a go-with-the-stream person 一个随波逐流的人

a forget-me-not 一朵勿忘我 • on-site service 现场服务 • under-the-counter deals 台面下的交易 • turned-out audience 激动的观众 • a seeing-is-believing attitude 眼见为实的态度 • a just-the-two-of-us dinner • once-poor farmers

Paragraph reading skills • Finding the main idea

Finding the main idea • Topic sentence the sentence that contains the main idea of the paragraph • Location[ləu’keiʃən] of a topic sentence • In the beginning • In the middle • At the end

Reading skills at discourse level • Skimming • Scanning • Prediction • Know more about reading skills

Scanning • To scan is to read quickly in order to locate specific information. • Steps involved in scanning: • Decide exactly what information you are looking for, and think about the form it may take. • Decide where you need to look to find the information you want. • Move your eyes as quickly as possible down the page until you find the information you need. Read it carefully. • When you find what you need, do not read further.

Skimming • To skim is to read quickly in order to get a general idea of a passage. • When you skim, it is necessary to read only selected sentences in order to get the main idea. Do not read every word. • Once you get a general idea about an article, you may decide to read the entire selection carefully, or only to scan for specific pieces of information.

Prediction • Reading is an active process. Meaning does not exist[iɡ’zist] only on the page or in the mind of the reader. It is created by an active interaction[,ɪntər’ækʃən] between reader and text. • Good readers develop predictions about what they will read next, and then they read to see if their prediction will become true or not. If not, good readers will have a new prediction.

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What Are Effective Presentation Skills (and How to Improve Them)

Presentation skills are essential for your personal and professional life. Learn about effective presentations and how to boost your presenting techniques.

At least seven out of 10 Americans agree that presentation skills are essential for a successful career [ 1 ]. Although it might be tempting to think that these are skills reserved for people interested in public speaking roles, they're critical in a diverse range of jobs. For example, you might need to brief your supervisor on research results.

Presentation skills are also essential in other scenarios, including working with a team and explaining your thought process, walking clients through project ideas and timelines, and highlighting your strengths and achievements to your manager during performance reviews.

Whatever the scenario, you have very little time to capture your audience’s attention and get your point across when presenting information—about three seconds, according to research [ 2 ]. Effective presentation skills help you get your point across and connect with the people you’re communicating with, which is why nearly every employer requires them.

Understanding what presentation skills are is only half the battle. Honing your presenting techniques is essential for mastering presentations of all kinds and in all settings.

What are presentation skills?

Presentation skills are the abilities and qualities necessary for creating and delivering a compelling presentation that effectively communicates information and ideas. They encompass what you say, how you structure it, and the materials you include to support what you say, such as slides, videos, or images.

You'll make presentations at various times in your life. Examples include:

Making speeches at a wedding, conference, or another event

Making a toast at a dinner or event

Explaining projects to a team 

Delivering results and findings to management teams

Teaching people specific methods or information

Proposing a vote at community group meetings

Pitching a new idea or business to potential partners or investors

Why are presentation skills important? 

Delivering effective presentations is critical in your professional and personal life. You’ll need to hone your presentation skills in various areas, such as when giving a speech, convincing your partner to make a substantial purchase, and talking to friends and family about an important situation.

No matter if you’re using them in a personal or professional setting, these are the skills that make it easier and more effective to convey your ideas, convince or persuade others, and experience success. A few of the benefits that often accompany improving your presentation skills include:

Enriched written and verbal communication skills

Enhanced confidence and self-image

Boosted critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Better motivational techniques

Increased leadership skills

Expanded time management, negotiation, and creativity

The better your presenting techniques, the more engaging your presentations will be. You could also have greater opportunities to make positive impacts in business and other areas of your life.

Effective presentation skills

Imagine yourself in the audience at a TED Talk or sitting with your coworkers at a big meeting held by your employer. What would you be looking for in how they deliver their message? What would make you feel engaged?

These are a few questions to ask yourself as you review this list of some of the most effective presentation skills.

Verbal communication

How you use language and deliver messages play essential roles in how your audience will receive your presentation. Speak clearly and confidently, projecting your voice enough to ensure everyone can hear. Think before you speak, pausing when necessary and tailoring the way you talk to resonate with your particular audience.

Body language

Body language combines various critical elements, including posture, gestures, eye contact, expressions, and position in front of the audience. Body language is one of the elements that can instantly transform a presentation that would otherwise be dull into one that's dynamic and interesting.

Voice projection

The ability to project your voice improves your presentation by allowing your audience to hear what you're saying. It also increases your confidence to help settle any lingering nerves while also making your message more engaging. To project your voice, stand comfortably with your shoulders back. Take deep breaths to power your speaking voice and ensure you enunciate every syllable you speak.

How you present yourself plays a role in your body language and ability to project your voice. It also sets the tone for the presentation. Avoid slouching or looking overly tense. Instead, remain open, upright, and adaptable while taking the formality of the occasion into account.

Storytelling

Incorporating storytelling into a presentation is an effective strategy used by many powerful public speakers. It has the power to bring your subject to life and pique the audience’s curiosity. Don’t be afraid to tell a personal story, slowly building up suspense or adding a dramatic moment. And, of course, be sure to end with a positive takeaway to drive your point home.

Active listening

Active listening is a valuable skill all on its own. When you understand and thoughtfully respond to what you hear—whether it's in a conversation or during a presentation—you’ll likely deepen your personal relationships and actively engage audiences during a presentation. As part of your presentation skill set, it helps catch and maintain the audience’s attention, helping them remain focused while minimizing passive response, ensuring the message is delivered correctly, and encouraging a call to action.

Stage presence

During a presentation, projecting confidence can help keep your audience engaged. Stage presence can help you connect with your audience and encourage them to want to watch you. To improve your presence, try amping up your normal demeanor by infusing it with a bit of enthusiasm. Project confidence and keep your information interesting.

Watch your audience as you’re presenting. If you’re holding their attention, it likely means you’re connecting well with them.

Self-awareness

Monitoring your own emotions and reactions will allow you to react well in various situations. It helps you remain personable throughout your presentation and handle feedback well. Self-awareness can help soothe nervousness during presentations, allowing you to perform more effectively.

Writing skills

Writing is a form of presentation. Sharp writing skills can help you master your presentation’s outline to ensure you stay on message and remain clear about your objectives from the beginning until the end. It’s also helpful to have strong writing abilities for creating compelling slides and other visual aids.

Understanding an audience

When you understand your audience's needs and interests, you can design your presentation around them. In turn, you'll deliver maximum value to them and enhance your ability to make your message easy to understand.

Learn more about presentation skills from industry experts at SAP:

How to improve presentation skills

There’s an art to public speaking. Just like any other type of art, this is one that requires practice. Improving your presentation skills will help reduce miscommunications, enhance your time management capabilities, and boost your leadership skills. Here are some ways you can improve these skills:

Work on self-confidence.

When you’re confident, you naturally speak more clearly and with more authority. Taking the time to prepare your presentation with a strong opening and compelling visual aids can help you feel more confident. Other ways to improve your self-confidence include practicing positive self-talk, surrounding yourself with positive people, and avoiding comparing yourself (or your presentation) to others.

Develop strategies for overcoming fear.

Many people are nervous or fearful before giving a presentation. A bad memory of a past performance or insufficient self-confidence can contribute to fear and anxiety. Having a few go-to strategies like deep breathing, practicing your presentation, and grounding can help you transform that fear into extra energy to put into your stage presence.

Learn grounding techniques.

Grounding is any type of technique that helps you steer your focus away from distressing thoughts and keeps you connected with your present self. To ground yourself, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and imagine you’re a large, mature tree with roots extending deep into the earth—like the tree, you can become unshakable.

Learn how to use presentation tools.

Visual aids and other technical support can transform an otherwise good presentation into a wow-worthy one. A few popular presentation tools include:

Canva: Provides easy-to-design templates you can customize

Powtoon: Animation software that makes video creation fast and easy

PowerPoint: Microsoft's iconic program popular for dynamic marketing and sales presentations

Practice breathing techniques.

Breathing techniques can help quell anxiety, making it easier to shake off pre-presentation jitters and nerves. It also helps relax your muscles and get more oxygen to your brain.  For some pre-presentation calmness, you can take deep breaths, slowly inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth.

While presenting, breathe in through your mouth with the back of your tongue relaxed so your audience doesn't hear a gasping sound. Speak on your exhalation, maintaining a smooth voice.

Gain experience.

The more you practice, the better you’ll become. The more you doanything, the more comfortable you’ll feel engaging in that activity. Presentations are no different. Repeatedly practicing your own presentation also offers the opportunity to get feedback from other people and tweak your style and content as needed.

Tips to help you ace your presentation

Your presentation isn’t about you; it’s about the material you’re presenting. Sometimes, reminding yourself of this ahead of taking center stage can help take you out of your head, allowing you to connect effectively with your audience. The following are some of the many actions you can take on the day of your presentation.

Arrive early.

Since you may have a bit of presentation-related anxiety, it’s important to avoid adding travel stress. Give yourself an abundance of time to arrive at your destination, and take into account heavy traffic and other unforeseen events. By arriving early, you also give yourself time to meet with any on-site technicians, test your equipment, and connect with people ahead of the presentation.

Become familiar with the layout of the room.

Arriving early also gives you time to assess the room and figure out where you want to stand. Experiment with the acoustics to determine how loudly you need to project your voice, and test your equipment to make sure everything connects and appears properly with the available setup. This is an excellent opportunity to work out any last-minute concerns and move around to familiarize yourself with the setting for improved stage presence.

Listen to presenters ahead of you.

When you watch others present, you'll get a feel for the room's acoustics and lighting. You can also listen for any data that’s relevant to your presentation and revisit it during your presentation—this can make the presentation more interactive and engaging.

Use note cards.

Writing yourself a script could provide you with more comfort. To prevent sounding too robotic or disengaged, only include talking points in your note cards in case you get off track. Using note cards can help keep your presentation organized while sounding more authentic to your audience.

Learn to deliver clear and confident presentations with Dynamic Public Speaking from the University of Washington. Build confidence, develop new delivery techniques, and practice strategies for crafting compelling presentations for different purposes, occasions, and audiences.

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Forbes. “ New Survey: 70% Say Presentation Skills are Critical for Career Success , https://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2014/09/25/new-survey-70-percent-say-presentation-skills-critical-for-career-success/?sh=619f3ff78890.” Accessed December 7, 2022.

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• 7. IMPORTANCE OF READING  Reading is fundamental to function in today's society.  Reading is a vital skill in finding a good job.  Reading is important because it develops the mind.  Reading discover new things.  Reading develops the imagination.
• 8. READING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SUB-LEXICAL READING • It involves teaching reading by associating characters or groups of characters with sounds or by using Phonics or Synthetic phonics learning and teaching methodology. • Sometimes argued to be in competition with whole language methods.
• 9. READING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT LEXICAL READING • It involves acquiring words or phrases without attention to the characters or groups of characters that compose them or by using whole language learning and teaching methodology;
• 10. TYPES OF READING SUBVOCALIZED SPEED READING PROOF READING
• 11. ACTIVITY -1
• 12. EFFECTIVE READING Powerpoint Templates Page 12
• 13. MEANING Reading Strategies Used By Active Readers To Help Themselves To Save Time And Cover A Lot Of Ground. Your Purpose For Reading Should Determine Which Strategy Or Strategies To Use.
• 14. READING STRATEGIES 1. Previewing the text to get an overview 2. Skimming 3. Scanning 4. Intensive reading 5. Critical reading
• 15. KEYS TO EFFECTIVE READING Free Powerpoint Templates Page 15
• 16. Question 1: Can I become an effective reader? O Yes, you can!!!! O As with any subject matter, Reading requires work and discipline especially if it is not your strong area. O A dislike for Reading does not have to limit how well you can do it!
• 17. Question 2: Are there techniques and methods that can help me be a more effective reader? Before we look at the different methods and techniques for being an effective reader you must ask yourself the following questions:
• 18. Assessment: O Do I skim or “preview” a chapter before I begin reading? O Do I concentrate while reading a text? O Do I wait to underline, highlight, or annotate the text until after I read a page or section? O Do I take notes while I read?
• 19. Methods And Techniques: After Answering The Assessment Questions We Can Begin To Learn And Implement Various Techniques: O There are three methods that we will look at: O Mapping O KWL Charts O SQ3R
• 20. How Do You Map? O While you are previewing, use your map or diagram to show the central or main idea. O Draw lines away from the central idea on which to write down your secondary ideas or supporting ideas. O Also allow for Key Ideas or Terms which should be found in the chapter.
• 21. Mapping O Mapping the chapter as you preview it provides a visual guide to how different chapter ideas fit together. O 75% of students are visual learners therefore putting content in a more graphic style can improve comprehension for many readers.
• 22. Examples of Reading Maps: Main or Central Idea Secondary Idea Secondary Idea Secondary Idea
• 23. KWL Charts O The purpose of a KWL Chart is figure out what you know, what you want to learn, and ultimately what you have learned O K = What do you KNOW about the subject or chapter? (prior knowledge) O W = What do you WANT to know? O L = What have you LEARNED about the subject or chapter?
• 24. How Do I Make A KWL Chart? O To make a KWL Chart you will need to either draw or create a chart with three columns. O One column is for the K, one for the W, and one for the L. O In the K column list what you already know, in the W column list what you want to know, and in the L column list what you have LEARNED.
• 25. Example of a KWL Chart: K W L
• 26. SQR3 O The SQR3 Method is very similar to both of the previously mentioned methods. O The purpose of this method is to encourage you to preview, look at the questions that go along with your chapter, and then to focus on the detailed reading of your chapter.
• 27. SQR3 O S = Survey O Q = Question O Read O Re-read O Review (three R's)
• 28. Question 3: Can I improve my Reading Comprehension? • YES • If you will follow any of the methods explained in this chapter or seek out methods of your own to implement; you WILL see drastic improvement in what you are able to remember from you reading and how well you understand the content!!!
• 29. Seven Strategies of Highly Effective Readers ACTIVATING INFERRING MONITORING-CLARIFYING QUESTIONING SEARCHING-SELECTING SUMMARIZING VISUALIZING-ORGANIZING
• 30. TIPS FOR ACTIVE READING • Be Selective about what you read? • How to select? • Focus on the question • Before you read, establish what you already know. • BREAK READING INTO MANAGEABLE SEGMENTS
• 31. CONCLUSION EFFECTIVE READING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT AS IT IMPROVES THE READING SKILL , HELP US TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND ALSO IMPROVES OUR IMAGINATION WITHIN OURSELVES.

Importance And Benefits Of Reading Skills In Communication

“There is no friend as loyal as a book”, said American author Ernest Hemingway. Books fire up your imagination, provide…

“There is no friend as loyal as a book”, said American author Ernest Hemingway. Books fire up your imagination, provide solace in times of grief, and open up your world.

The importance of a reading habit is intrinsically linked to professional success, as it opens up the mind to new experiences and provides new avenues of knowledge.

What Are Reading Skills?

The importance of reading, advantages of reading.

Reading can make you a better writer and speaker. Reading skills can take you a step ahead and help you achieve your objectives by customizing the way you read. If you choose the appropriate reading skill, it will enhance the reading process and help you achieve your goal.

If you wish to read for pleasure, you can use the extensive reading skill. There is no expectation from the reader here and you can understand the meaning of words through context. For example, after reading the sentence, “Tread softly because you tread on my dreams”, you would be able to make out that the meaning of tread has something to do with walking.

Among the various reading skills, intensive reading is used most often. Here, you pay complete attention to every word and understand it fully. This method would take you much longer to read, but the comprehension of the text would be much higher.

Another reading skill, critical reading, helps analyze and question the assumptions in the text. It enables you to arrive at your own conclusions.

When you want to go over information quickly, you use skimming. For example, going through a book before purchasing it. Sometimes when you read, you only look for a specific portion. This skill is called scanning.

Choosing the appropriate way to read can help you get maximum benefit. For example, you should not skim through something that you need to prepare a report on. Similarly, you may not want to apply the extensive reading skill for a topic that you don’t find interesting.

Reading enhances our life in several ways:

Exercising your mind

One of the advantages of reading is that it engages various parts of your brain. When you read, you exercise your comprehension abilities and your analytical abilities. It fires up your imagination and stimulates the memory centers of your mind. It helps recall information as well as stabilize your emotions.

The importance of a reading habit is that it strengthens mental muscles. Reading is one of the best mental workouts there is. It’s been found that regular mental stimulation can slow down and possibly even prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. Reading keeps the mind agile and young.

The role of reading skills in communication

Swedish-American writer Frans Johansson, in his book The Medici Effect , explains how creativity is intersectional. Ideas born in one medium and industry can be used as inspiration for others.

Reading and writing work in similar ways. Reading improves your writing style and flow. Writers learn to perfect their craft by taking inspiration from other writers. It’s impossible to be a good writer if you don’t read. Acclaimed author Stephen King is said to carry a book with him wherever he goes. He even reads while eating.

Another vital role of reading skills in communication is perfecting your oratory skills . Reading teaches you new words and perspectives. It helps strengthen language and sharpens sentence structure. It gives you a better command over the language. All of these are critical to being a good speaker.

Finding yourself

Books work as portals to newer worlds. They have the potential to broaden your perspective, shape your attitude towards others and life, and open you up to new ways of thinking about everyday life.

One of the several advantages of reading is that it helps shape your identity. When you read, you decide who you want to become. You borrow bits from fictional characters you hold dear. For example, reading Sherlock Holmes can inspire you to become a detective or simply become more observant and analytical.

Becoming a well-read individual

Well-read individuals are held in awe. The words “well-read” are often used to denote a learned individual, full of wisdom.

Before the internet, books were the only sources of information and knowledge. Books contain the collective wisdom of our times. The more you read, the more you will learn about the world and the people in it. One of the great benefits of reading is that it helps you evolve your understanding of the world.

Keeping calm and entertained

Books can be a perfect escape from reality. They can cheer you up when you’re down, motivate you when you’re sad, and even keep you company when everybody else is busy.

One of the benefits of reading is that it relaxes your mind and body. You recharge your energy levels much faster when you read. Reading is the best way to end the day on a calm note. It may even help you fall asleep much faster.

The points above demonstrate the importance of maintaining a reading habit. Here are a few more benefits of reading regularly:

Improves your thinking skills and analytical abilities

There are times when you read a book and realize there are loopholes in the plot. You figure out who the murderer is before the book tells you. Somehow, your mind works faster when you read.

Reading sends your analytical and critical thinking abilities into hyperdrive. Each book becomes a puzzle your mind races to solve. With each book, it keeps improving its score.

These same abilities also apply to the real world. A reader’s mind is trained to notice tiny details. It puts the pieces together and can find connections. It is more adept at identifying patterns and solving puzzles. It learns how to synthesize knowledge better. In Harappa Education’s course on Reading Deeply , this aspect is covered in the module on Post Reading.

Helps you block out the noise

Short attention spans are the order of the day as lives become a constant stream of interruptions and activity.

You are expected to manage your WhatsApp messages and check your email and interact with your colleagues, all at the same time. Juggling such tasks reduces focus and lowers productivity.

But when you read a book, all your attention is focused. The importance of reading in our digital age cannot be overstated. It is perhaps the only way left to improve focus and attention.

Helps master a language

Reading is one of the best ways to learn a new language or gain mastery over a known one. Also, when you learn through stories, you learn much faster.

Learning about words through context is one of the most organic ways to understand their meaning and improve your vocabulary. This also helps gain knowledge about colloquial terms.

Connecting with others

Books can be great conversation starters and can help bond with new people.

Readers can have multiple stories to tell or topics to discuss, and can easily become the center of attention due to their knowledge. Their ability to objectively critique issues also makes them popular.

Keeps you grounded 

Reading is a constant exercise in  humility . The more you read, the more you realize how much you haven’t. That reminds you of how much further you still need to go. Each book reminds you of how limited your knowledge is.

Readers are friendlier and more accepting of others. They are always helpful as they know they too are still a work in progress.

Its benefits make reading a non-negotiable habit. A book can be many different things. It can be a guide when you are lost. It can be a companion when you feel alone.

While these benefits are remarkable, reading deeply requires expert guidance. You can learn all about in Harappa Education’s Reading Deeply course, which helps you improve your reading quotient. Sign up now to start your reading journey.

Explore our Harappa Diaries section to know more about topics related to the Communicate habit such as speaking skills , what is communication , and the importance of writing skills .

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L&D leaders need to look for reskilling programs that meet organizational goals and employee aspirations. The first step to doing this is to understand the skills gaps and identify what’s necessary. An effective reskilling program will be one that is scalable and measurable. Companies need to understand their immediate goals and prepare for future requirements when considering which employees to reskill.

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How to Give a Killer Presentation

• Chris Anderson

For more than 30 years, the TED conference series has presented enlightening talks that people enjoy watching. In this article, Anderson, TED’s curator, shares five keys to great presentations:

• Frame your story (figure out where to start and where to end).
• Plan your delivery (decide whether to memorize your speech word for word or develop bullet points and then rehearse it—over and over).
• Work on stage presence (but remember that your story matters more than how you stand or whether you’re visibly nervous).
• Plan the multimedia (whatever you do, don’t read from PowerPoint slides).
• Put it together (play to your strengths and be authentic).

According to Anderson, presentations rise or fall on the quality of the idea, the narrative, and the passion of the speaker. It’s about substance—not style. In fact, it’s fairly easy to “coach out” the problems in a talk, but there’s no way to “coach in” the basic story—the presenter has to have the raw material. So if your thinking is not there yet, he advises, decline that invitation to speak. Instead, keep working until you have an idea that’s worth sharing.

Lessons from TED

A little more than a year ago, on a trip to Nairobi, Kenya, some colleagues and I met a 12-year-old Masai boy named Richard Turere, who told us a fascinating story. His family raises livestock on the edge of a vast national park, and one of the biggest challenges is protecting the animals from lions—especially at night. Richard had noticed that placing lamps in a field didn’t deter lion attacks, but when he walked the field with a torch, the lions stayed away. From a young age, he’d been interested in electronics, teaching himself by, for example, taking apart his parents’ radio. He used that experience to devise a system of lights that would turn on and off in sequence—using solar panels, a car battery, and a motorcycle indicator box—and thereby create a sense of movement that he hoped would scare off the lions. He installed the lights, and the lions stopped attacking. Soon villages elsewhere in Kenya began installing Richard’s “lion lights.”

• CA Chris Anderson is the curator of TED.

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