(key messages that support the aim and purpose of the presentation.)

e.g. graphs, pictures, research conclusions, data, statistics, relevant information from third parties etc...

The success of this section is determined by the relevancy of your material. The acid test is, 'does this information directly support the aim'. If it does not, then why is it in the presentation? The answer is usually because you the presenter believe it to be important, if it does not support the aim, take it out.

The presentation belongs to the aim not to you! You are vital but not the reason for the presentation, you are the reason that the presentation will be memorable.

(a valuable section and critical should you be asked or need to shorten the presentation or you are running short of time.)

supporting points can also contain graphs, pictures etc. Must be relevant and supporting the main information and data. Therefore, should you be asked to shorten your presentation you can confidently remove support visuals because the key messages are delivered within the main section.

use Soundbites to summarise the main points that have been covered ensuring key messages are repeated.

(leaves the key aim and message with the audience)

such as a quote, shocking statistic, research conclusion with shock or heavy consequence, a humorous or dramatic visual aid/picture, video clip or music.

The criteria for success here is to make the closing grabber relevant and fully supporting of the aim and purpose of the presentation. Alternatively it may be utilised to leave a poignant message that you wish the audience to leave with to reflect upon.

when you visit the Master Class section on Taking Questions you will engage with The Sidewinder, stunning information on how to impact the audience at question time.

When speeches and presentations are poorly organised, the impact of the message is reduced and the audience is less likely to accept the speaker's ideas.