BASIC
PRESENTATION
AGENDA
Introduction
Building confidence
Engaging the audience
Visual aids
Final tips & takeaways
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WELCOME TO DATA
SCIENCE
derive useful insight for business
decision making.
use tools, techniques, and creativity to
uncover insights hidden within data.
combines math, computer science, and
domain expertise to tackle real-world
challenges in a variety of fields.
WHY IS DATA SCIENCE IMPORTANT?
In a world flooded with user-data, data science is crucial for driving progress
and innovation in every industry. Here are some key reasons why it is so
important:
•Helps Business in Decision-Making: By analyzing data, businesses can
understand trends and make informed choices that reduce risks and
maximize profits.
•Improves Efficiency: Organizations can use data science to identify areas
where they can save time and resources.
•Personalizes Experiences: Data science helps create customized
recommendations and offers that improve customer satisfaction.
•Predicts the Future: Businesses can use data to forecast trends, demand,
and other important factors.
•Drives Innovation: New ideas and products often come from insights
discovered through data science.
•Benefits Society: Data science improves public services like healthcare,
education, and transportation by helping allocate resources more effectively. 4
KEY COMPONENTS: DATA,
ALGORITHMS, INSIGHTS
Data science involves these key steps:
•Data Collection: Gathering raw data from various sources,
such as databases, sensors, or user interactions.
•Data Cleaning: Ensuring the data is accurate, complete,
and ready for analysis.
•Data Analysis: Applying statistical and computational
methods to identify patterns, trends, or relationships.
•Data Visualization: Creating charts, graphs, and
dashboards to present findings clearly.
•Decision-Making: Using insights to inform strategies,
create solutions, or predict outcomes.
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WHY DATA SCIENCE?
•Growth of big data
•Impact on industries (Healthcare, Finance,
Retail, etc.)
•Career opportunities & demand
ENGAGING THE
AUDIENCE
Make eye contact with your audience to create a sense
of intimacy and involvement
Weave relatable stories into your presentation using
narratives that make your message memorable and
impactful
Encourage questions and provide thoughtful responses
to enhance audience participation
Use live polls or surveys to gather audience opinions,
promoting engagement and making sure the audience
feel involved
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SELECTING
VISUAL AIDS
Enhancing your presentation
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EFFECTIVE DELIVERY
TECHNIQUES
Voice modulation is a powerful tool in Effective body language enhances
public speaking. It involves varying your message, making it more
pitch, tone, and volume to convey impactful and memorable:
emotion, emphasize points, and
maintain interest: • Meaningful eye contact
• Pitch variation • Purposeful gestures
• Tone inflection • Maintain good posture
• Volume control • Control your expressions
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NAVIGATING Q&A
SESSIONS
• Know your material Maintaining composure during the
in advance Q&A session is essential for projecting
confidence and authority. Consider
• Anticipate common the following tips for staying
questions composed:
• Rehearse • Stay calm
your responses
• Actively listen
• Pause and reflect
• Maintain eye contact
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SPEAKING IMPACT
• Your ability to communicate effectively will leave a lasting
impact on your audience
• Effectively communicating involves not only delivering a
message but also resonating with the experiences, values,
and emotions of those listening
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DYNAMIC DELIVERY
• Learn to infuse energy into
your delivery to leave a lasting Metric Measurement Target Actual
impression
Audience
• One of the goals of effective # of attendees 150 120
attendance
communication is to motivate
your audience Engagement
Minutes 60 75
duration
Q&A
# of questions 10 15
interaction
Positive
Percentage (%) 90 95
feedback
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FINAL TIPS & TAKEAWAYS
Consistent rehearsal 1. Seek feedback
• Practice makes perfect, so strengthen your 2. Reflect on
familiarity with the presentation performance
Refine delivery style 3. Explore new
• Pacing, tone, and emphasis techniques
Timing and transitions 4. Set personal goals
• Aim for seamless, professional delivery 5. Iterate and adapt
Practice audience
• Enlist colleagues to listen & provide feedback
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT
METRICS
Impact factor Measurement Target Achieved
Audience interaction Percentage (%) 85 88
Knowledge retention Percentage (%) 75 80
Post-presentation surveys Average rating 4.2 4.5
Referral rate Percentage (%) 10 12
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THANK YOU
Brita Tamm
502-555-0152
brita@firstupconsultants.com
www.firstupconsultants.com
