Before you think of presentation ideas, you should first make sure that your speech has the proper structure.
It may sound simple or self-explanatory but every speech has a beginning, middle, and an end. The two most important components of every presentation are the opener and the conclusion. You must be able to seize the audience’s attention and leave them with a lasting impression. It is a common tactic to memorize the opener and the closing since these are the most important elements of a speech. The last thing you want to do is to stand up at the podium and open your speech by looking down at your notes. Secondly, by memorizing the opening and closing you are developing much-needed confidence in your material.
Body of the Speech
The body of a speech is rather formulaic. After the opening you will make the points of your speech. The number of points will depend on the time allotted and your audience. It is rare that an audience can remember more than three points for any given speech.
For a 10 minute speech three main ideas are plenty. One must remember that the speech must be memorable. By glazing over or not clarifying a main point the speaker is making it impossible for the audience to take away anything from the speech. Remember, the audience is in a fog and each piece of new information you hurl at them only contributes to the fog. Most speakers know their topics well and have rehearsed the speech countless number of times. Consequently, they don’t realize that fresh ears hearing the speech for the first time are not grasping the main points quickly.
