Mastering Presentations

Transitions 

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Definition​

Transitions are used between information to create compatible information flow from one idea to another:

-after the introduction

-between each change in topic 

-before the conclusion. 

They increase clarity and impact. 

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Verbal - for fluency and flow

Use phrases or words for transitions 

Titles - animations

Questions - direct or guiding
 

Non-verbal - summarising with visualisation

Physical movement on stage

center      left       center       right      center 

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Bullet points 

• Start with verbs or start with nouns

• Use same tense

• Capitalise the first word

• Apply same number of lines per bullet point

• Full stop only for sentence

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Visual Aids

(photo images, slide theming, data, demonstration products)

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Transitions are most effective when they enhance associations and create visualisation.  

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Signpost phrases

Signposts on stage

Adequate time, consistency and an element of surpriseis needed in delivery.