Did you realize that we can process visuals 60,000 times faster than text? Would you guess that the average person only remembers about a fifth of what they hear?
The presenter should have a list of the 5 most important points and concepts that he or she wishes to convey.
Keep it as simple as possible; the more complicated the more trouble.
Determine your environment and what your goals are and then select the tools that will provide you with the best solution.
Always retain control of the flow of the presentation. Where appropriate defer questions to later in the presentation or afterwards.
Communicate your confidence. It will add credibility to your message.
Every meeting should have a clear, stated objective that everybody understands.
A little preparation will help to create a feeling of satisfaction, and demonstrates your how much you value other people's time.
When you're going on the road to give an important presentation, be sure to print a copy of your slides onto transparencies.