Map out your performance
Another important aspect of your preparation includes the need to have a clear understanding of your performance as a whole, including the pace of delivery and how you plan to use your visual aids. This can best be achieved by 'mapping out' your presentation in advance to identify what you will need to do at each stage. Some presenters make notes on their script to remind themselves to do certain things at certain times; to pause, to change slide, even to smile! The following visual prompts can help you create a map of your presentation so that you know what you need to do at each stage of delivery.