Effective Presentation Skills in Psychiatry-View Presentation

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The presentation session, led by Carl Chan, focused on improving lecturing and presentation skills, specifically the use of PowerPoint. Dr. Robert Bolin and Monique Yohannan were featured speakers. Dr. Bolin emphasized the importance of planning presentations before creating slides, encouraging simplified designs, minimizing text, and using visuals effectively to enhance talks rather than overshadow them. He also suggested using personal backgrounds over default templates and understanding audience engagement through simplicity and clear point emphasis. Hotkeys and tech tips like screen sharing on Zoom were discussed to optimize presentation delivery.<br /><br />Dr. Yohannan introduced three styles: Kawasaki, Takahashi, and Lessig, each offering a structured storytelling approach. Kawasaki emphasizes concise, impactful slides with a focus on main ideas, Takahashi uses large fonts for key points in quick succession, and Lessig features rapid slides synchronized with narratives. She recommended practicing with metronomes for maintaining rhythm and shared tips on adapting styles for unique presentations.<br /><br />Chan concluded with audience interaction tips and tech preparation advice, stressing the significance of enthusiasm, storytelling, and considering presentations as theatrical acts. He encouraged being prepared for tech failures and reiterated the effectiveness of various techniques for engaging and memorable lectures, suitable for both live and virtual platforms. The session provided comprehensive insights and practical strategies to enhance presentation quality and audience engagement.

Keywords

presentation skills

PowerPoint

Carl Chan

Robert Bolin

Monique Yohannan

Kawasaki style

Takahashi style

Lessig style

audience engagement

storytelling

visuals

tech tips

Zoom