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How to Give Effective Presentation Feedback

A conversation with sam j. lubner, md, facp.

Giving an effective scientific presentation, like all public speaking, is an acquired skill that takes practice to perfect. When delivered successfully, an oral presentation can be an invaluable opportunity to showcase your latest research results among your colleagues and peers. It can also promote attendee engagement and help audience members retain the information being presented, enhancing the educational benefit of your talk, according to Sam J. ­Lubner, MD, FACP , Associate Professor of Medicine and Program Director, Hematology-Oncology Fellowship, at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, and a member of ASCO’s Education Council.

Sam J. ­Lubner, MD, FACP

In 2019, the Education Council launched a pilot program to provide a group of selected speakers at the ASCO Annual Meeting with feedback on their presentations. Although some of the reviewers, which included members of the Education Council and Education Scholars Program, as well as ASCO’s program directors, conveyed information to the presenters that was goal-referenced, tangible, transparent, actionable, specific, and personalized—the hallmarks of effective feedback—others provided comments that were too vague to improve the speaker’s performance, said Dr. Lubner. For example, they offered comments such as “Great session” or “Your slides were too complicated,” without being specific about what made the session “great” or the slides “too complicated.”

“Giving a presentation at a scientific meeting is different from what we were trained to do. We’re trained to take care of patients, and while we do have some training in presentation, it usually centers around how to deliver clinical information,” said Dr. Lubner. “What we are trying to do with the Education Council’s presentation feedback project is to apply evidence-based methods for giving effective feedback to make presentations at ASCO’s Annual Meeting, international meetings, symposia, and conferences more clinically relevant and educationally beneficial.”

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Defining Effective Feedback

Feedback is often confused with giving advice, praise, and evaluation, but none of these descriptions are exactly accurate. What constitutes effective feedback?

When I was looking over the literature on feedback to prepare myself on how to give effective feedback to the medical students and residents I oversee, I was amazed to find the information is largely outdated. For example, recommendations in the 1980s and 1990s called for employing the “sandwich” feedback method, which involves saying something positive, then saying what needs to be improved, and then making another positive remark. But that method is time-intensive, and it feels disingenuous to me.

What constitutes helpful feedback to me is information that is goal-referenced, actionable, specific, and has immediate impact. It should be constructive, descriptive, and nonjudgmental. After I give feedback to a student or resident, my next comments often start with a self-reflective question, “How did that go?” and that opens the door to further discussion. The mnemonic I use to provide better feedback and achieve learning goals is SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely, as described here:

• Specific: Avoid using ambiguous language, for example, “Your presentation was great.” Be specific about what made the presentation “great,” such as, “Starting your presentation off with a provocative question grabbed my attention.”
• Measurable: Suggest quantifiable objectives to meet so there is no uncertainty about what the goals are. For example, “Next time, try a summary slide with one or two take-home points for the audience.”
• Achievable: The goal of the presentation should be attainable. For example, “Trim your slides to no more than six lines per slide and no more than six words per line; otherwise, you are just reading your slides.”
• Realistic: The feedback you give should relate to the goal the presenter is trying to achieve. For example, “Relating the research results back to an initial case presentation will solidify the take-home point that for cancer x, treatment y is the best choice.”
• Timely: Feedback given directly after completion of the presentation is more effective than feedback provided at a later date.

The ultimate goal of effective feedback is to help the presenter become more adept at relaying his or her research in an engaging and concise way, to maintain the audience’s attention and ensure that they retain the information presented.

“Giving a presentation at a scientific meeting is different from what we were trained to do.” — Sam J. Lubner, MD, FACP Tweet this quote

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What are some specific tips on how to give effective feedback?

There are five tips that immediately come to mind: (1) focus on description rather than judgment; (2) focus on observation rather than inference; (3) focus on observable behaviors; (4) share both positive and constructive specific points of feedback with the presenter; and (5) focus on the most important points to improve future ­presentations.

Becoming a Proficient Presenter

How can ASCO faculty become more proficient at delivering their research at the Annual Meeting and at ASCO’s thematic meetings?

ASCO has published faculty guidelines and best practices to help speakers immediately involve an audience in their presentation and hold their attention throughout the talk. They include the following recommendations:

• Be engaging. Include content that will grab the audience’s attention early. For example, interesting facts, images, or a short video to hold the audience’s focus.
• Be cohesive and concise. When preparing slides, make sure the presentation has a clear and logical flow to it, from the introduction to its conclusion. Establish key points and clearly define their importance and impact in a concise, digestible manner.
• Include take-home points. Speakers should briefly summarize key findings from their research and ensure that their conclusion is fully supported by the data in their presentation. If possible, they should provide recommendations or actions to help solidify their message. Thinking about and answering this question—if the audience remembers one thing from my presentation, what do I want it to be?—will help speakers focus their presentation.
• When it comes to slide design, remember, less is more. It’s imperative to keep slides simple to make an impact on the audience.

Another method to keep the audience engaged and enhance the educational benefit of the talk is to use the Think-Pair ( ± Share) strategy, by which the speaker asks attendees to think through questions using two to three steps. They include:

• Think independently about the question that has been posed, forming ideas.
• Pair to discuss thoughts, allowing learners to articulate their ideas and to consider those of others.
• Share (as a pair) the ideas with the larger group.

The value of this exercise is that it helps participants retain the information presented, encourages individual participation, and refines ideas and knowledge through collaboration.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SLIDE DESIGN

• Have a single point per line.
• Use < 6 words per line.
• Use < 6 lines per slide.
• Use < 30 characters per slide.
• Use simple words.
• When using tables, maintain a maximum of 6 rows and 6 columns.
• Avoid busy graphics or tables. If you find yourself apologizing to the audience because your slide is too busy, it’s a bad slide and should not be included in the presentation.
• Use cues, not full thoughts, to make your point.
• Keep to one slide per minute as a guide to the length of the presentation.
• Include summary/take-home points per concept. We are all physicians who care about our patients and believe in adhering to good science. Highlight the information you want the audience to take away from your presentation and how that information applies to excellent patient care.

Speakers should also avoid using shorthand communication or dehumanizing language when describing research results. For example, do not refer to patients as a disease: “The study included 250 EGFR mutants.” Say instead, “The study included 250 patients with EGFR -mutant tumors.” And do not use language that appears to blame patients when their cancer progresses after treatment, such as, “Six patients failed to respond to [study drug].” Instead say, “Six patients had tumors that did not respond to [study drug].”

We all have respect for our patients, families, and colleagues, but sometimes our language doesn’t reflect that level of respect, and we need to be more careful and precise in the language we use when talking with our patients and our colleagues.

ASCO has developed a document titled “The Language of Respect” to provide guidance on appropriate respectful language to use when talking with patients, family members, or other health-care providers and when giving presentations at the Annual Meeting and other ASCO symposia. Presenters should keep these critical points in mind and put them into practice when delivering research data at these meetings. ■

DISCLOSURE: Dr. Lubner has been employed by Farcast Biosciences and has held a leadership role at Farcast Biosciences.

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3 things to look for when providing presentation feedback

3 tips for giving effective feedback.

We’re all learning as we go. 

And that’s perfectly OK — that’s part of being human. On my own personal growth journey, I know I need to get better at public speaking and presenting. It’s one of those things that doesn’t necessarily come naturally to me. 

And I know there are plenty of people in my shoes. So when it comes to presenting in the workplace, it can be intimidating. But there’s one thing that can help people continue to get better at presentations: feedback . 

The following examples not only relate to presentations. They can also be helpful for public speaking and captivating your audience. 

You’re doing great 

• You really have the natural ability to hand out presentation material in a very organized way! Good job!
• Your presentations are often compelling and visually stunning. You really know how to effectively captivate the audience. Well done!
• You often allow your colleagues to make presentations on your behalf. This is a great learning opportunity for them and they often thrive at the challenge.
• Keeping presentations focused on key agenda items can be tough, but you’re really good at it. You effectively outline exactly what it is that you will be discussing and you make sure you keep to it. Well done!!
• You created downloadable visual presentations and bound them for the client. Excellent way to portray the company! Well done!
• Your content was relevant and your format was visually appealing and easy to follow and understand. Great job! You’re a real designer at heart!
• You always remain consistent with the way you present and often your presentations have the same style and layout. This is great for continuity. Well done!
• You always remain consistent with every presentation, whether it be one on ones, small group chats, with peers, direct reports, and the company bosses. You have no problem presenting in any one of these situations. Well done!
• You are an effective presenter both to employees and to potential clients. When controversial topics come up, you deal with them in a timely manner and you make sure these topics are fully dealt with before moving on. Well done!
• You effectively command attention and you have no problem managing groups during the presentation.

You should think of improving 

• You’re a great presenter in certain situations, but you struggle to present in others. Try to be more consistent when presenting so that you get one single-minded message across. This will also help you broaden your presentation skills by being able to portray one single idea or message.
• You tend to be a little shy when making presentations. You have the self-confidence in one-on-one conversations , so you definitely have the ability to make compelling presentations. Come on! You can do it!
• During presentations, there seems to be quite a lack of focus . I know it can be difficult to stick to the subject matter, however you need to in order for people to understand what the presentation is about and what is trying to be achieved.
• To engage with your audience and make them attentively listen to what you have to say, you need to be able to use your voice in an effective manner to achieve this. Try to focus on certain words that require extra attention and emphasis these words during your presentation.
• Knowing your audience is critical to the success of any presentation. Learn to pick up on their body language and social cues to gauge your style and tone. Listen to what your audience has to say and adjust your presentation accordingly.

• During presentations, it’s expected that there will be tough questions . Try to prepare at least a couple of days before the time so that you can handle these questions in an effective manner.
• To be an effective presenter you need to be able to adjust to varying audiences and circumstances. Try learning about who will be in the room at the time of the presentation and adjust accordingly.
• Remember not to take debate as a personal attack. You tend to lose your cool a little too often, which hinders the discussion and people feel alienated. You can disagree without conflict .
• The only way you are going to get better at public speaking is by practicing, practicing, practicing. Learn your speech by heart, practice in the mirror, practice in front of the mirror. Eventually, you’ll become a natural and you won't be afraid of public speaking any longer.
• Your presentations are beautiful and I have no doubt you have strong presentation software skills. However, your content tends to be a bit weak and often you lack the substance. Without important content, the presentation is empty.

Tips to improve 

• Remember it’s always good to present about the things you are passionate about . When you speak to people about your passions they can sense it. The same goes for presentations. Identify what it is that excites you and somehow bring it into every presentation. it’ll make it easier to present and your audience will feel the energy you portray.
• Sometimes it can be easier to plan with the end result in mind. Try visualizing what it is you are exactly expecting your audience to come away with and develop your presentation around that.
• Simplicity is a beautiful thing. Try to keep your presentations as simple as possible. Make it visually appealing with the least amount of words possible. Try interactive pictures and videos to fully immerse your audience in the presentation.
• It’s a fine balance between winging the presentation and memorizing the presentation. If you wing it too much it may come across as if you didn't prepare. If you memorize it, the presentation may come off a bit robotic. Try to find the sweet spot, if you can.
• When presenting, try to present in a way that is cause for curiosity . Make people interested in what you have to say to really captivate them. Have a look at some TED talks to get some tips on how you can go about doing this.
• Remember presentations should be about quality, not quantity. Presentations that are text-heavy and go on for longer than they should bore your audience and people are less likely to remember them.
• Try to arrive at every staff meeting on time and always be well prepared. This will ensure that meetings will go smoothly in the future.
• Remember to respect other people's time by always arriving on time or five minutes before the presentation.
• Remember to ask the others in the meeting for their point of view if there are individuals during presentations.
• If you notice presentations are deviating off-topic, try to steer it back to the important topic being discussed.

Presentation feedback can be intimidating. It’s likely the presenter has spent a good deal of time and energy on creating the presentation.

As an audience member, you can hone in on a few aspects of the presentation to help frame your feedback. If it's an oral presentation, you should consider also audience attention and visual aids.

It’s important to keep in mind three key aspects of the presentation when giving feedback. 

Communication

• Were the key messages clear? 
• Was the speaker clear and concise in their language?
• Did the presenter clearly communicate the key objectives? 
• Did the presenter give the audience clear takeaways? 
• How well did the presenter’s voice carry in the presentation space? 

Delivery 

• Was the presentation engaging? 
• How well did the presenter capture their audience? 
• Did the presenter engage employees in fun or innovative ways? 
• How interactive was the presentation? 
• How approachable did the presenter appear? 
• Was the presentation accessible to all? 

Body language and presence 

• How did the presenter carry themselves? 
• Did the presenter make eye contact with the audience? 
• How confident did the presenter appear based on nonverbal communication? 
• Were there any nonverbal distractions to the presentation? (i.e. too many hand gestures, facial expressions, etc.)  

There are plenty of benefits of feedback . But giving effective feedback isn’t an easy task. Here are some tips for giving effective feedback. 

1. Prepare what you’d like to say 

I’m willing to bet we’ve all felt like we’ve put our foot in our mouth at one point or another. Knee-jerk, emotional reactions are rarely helpful. In fact, they can do quite the opposite of help. 

Make sure you prepare thoughtfully. Think through what feedback would be most impactful and helpful for the recipient. How will you word certain phrases? What’s most important to communicate? What feedback isn’t helpful to the recipient? 

You can always do practice runs with your coach. Your coach will serve as a guide and consultant. You can practice how you’ll give feedback and get feedback … on your feedback. Sounds like a big loop, but it can be immensely helpful. 

2. Be direct and clear (but lead with empathy) 

Have you ever received feedback from someone where you’re not quite sure what they’re trying to say? Me, too. 

I’ve been in roundabout conversations where I walk away even more confused than I was before. This is where clear, direct, and concise communication comes into play. 

Be clear and direct in your message. But still, lead with empathy and kindness . Feedback doesn’t need to be harsh or cruel. If it’s coming from a place of care, the recipient should feel that care from you. 

3. Create dialogue (and listen carefully) 

Feedback is never a one-way street. Without the opportunity for dialogue, you’re already shutting down and not listening to the other person. Make sure you’re creating space for dialogue and active listening . Invite questions — or, even better, feedback. You should make the person feel safe, secure, and trusted . You should also make sure the person feels heard and valued. 

Your point of view is just that: it's one perspective. Invite team members to share their perspectives, including positive feedback . 

You might also offer the recipient the opportunity for self-evaluation . By doing a self-evaluation, you can reflect on things like communication skills and confidence. They might come to some of the same important points you did — all on their own.

Now, let’s go practice that feedback 

We're all learners in life.

It's OK to not be perfect . In fact, we shouldn't be. We're perfectly imperfect human beings, constantly learning , evolving, and bettering ourselves. 

The same goes for tough things like presentations. You might be working on perfecting your students' presentation. Or you might want to get better at capturing your audience's attention. No matter what, feedback is critical to that learning journey . 

Even a good presentation has the opportunity for improvement . Don't forget the role a coach can play in your feedback journey.

Your coach will be able to provide a unique point of view to help you better communicate key points. Your coach can also help with things like performance reviews , presentation evaluations, and even how to communicate with others.

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How to write a critique

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Before you start writing, it is important to have a thorough understanding of the work that will be critiqued.

• Study the work under discussion.
• Make notes on key parts of the work.
• Develop an understanding of the main argument or purpose being expressed in the work.
• Consider how the work relates to a broader issue or context.

Example template

There are a variety of ways to structure a critique. You should always check your unit materials or Canvas site for guidance from your lecturer. The following template, which showcases the main features of a critique, is provided as one example.

Introduction

Typically, the introduction is short (less than 10% of the word length) and you should:

• name the work being reviewed as well as the date it was created and the name of the author/creator
• describe the main argument or purpose of the work
• explain the context in which the work was created - this could include the social or political context, the place of the work in a creative or academic tradition, or the relationship between the work and the creator’s life experience
• have a concluding sentence that signposts what your evaluation of the work will be - for instance, it may indicate whether it is a positive, negative, or mixed evaluation.

Briefly summarise the main points and objectively describe how the creator portrays these by using techniques, styles, media, characters or symbols. This summary should not be the focus of the critique and is usually shorter than the critical evaluation.

Critical evaluation

This section should give a systematic and detailed assessment of the different elements of the work, evaluating how well the creator was able to achieve the purpose through these. For example: you would assess the plot structure, characterisation and setting of a novel; an assessment of a painting would look at composition, brush strokes, colour and light; a critique of a research project would look at subject selection, design of the experiment, analysis of data and conclusions.

A critical evaluation does not simply highlight negative impressions. It should deconstruct the work and identify both strengths and weaknesses. It should examine the work and evaluate its success, in light of its purpose.

Examples of key critical questions that could help your assessment include:

• Who is the creator? Is the work presented objectively or subjectively?
• What are the aims of the work? Were the aims achieved?
• What techniques, styles, media were used in the work? Are they effective in portraying the purpose?
• What assumptions underlie the work? Do they affect its validity?
• What types of evidence or persuasion are used? Has evidence been interpreted fairly?
• How is the work structured? Does it favour a particular interpretation or point of view? Is it effective?
• Does the work enhance understanding of key ideas or theories? Does the work engage (or fail to engage) with key concepts or other works in its discipline?

This evaluation is written in formal academic style and logically presented. Group and order your ideas into paragraphs. Start with the broad impressions first and then move into the details of the technical elements. For shorter critiques, you may discuss the strengths of the works, and then the weaknesses. In longer critiques, you may wish to discuss the positive and negative of each key critical question in individual paragraphs.

To support the evaluation, provide evidence from the work itself, such as a quote or example, and you should also cite evidence from related sources. Explain how this evidence supports your evaluation of the work.

This is usually a very brief paragraph, which includes:

• a statement indicating the overall evaluation of the work
• a summary of the key reasons, identified during the critical evaluation, why this evaluation was formed
• in some circumstances, recommendations for improvement on the work may be appropriate.

Reference list

Include all resources cited in your critique. Check with your lecturer/tutor for which referencing style to use.

• Mentioned the name of the work, the date of its creation and the name of the creator?
• Accurately summarised the work being critiqued?
• Mainly focused on the critical evaluation of the work?
• Systematically outlined an evaluation of each element of the work to achieve the overall purpose?
• Used evidence, from the work itself as well as other sources, to back and illustrate my assessment of elements of the work?
• Formed an overall evaluation of the work, based on critical reading?
• Used a well structured introduction, body and conclusion?
• Used correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; clear presentation; and appropriate referencing style?

Further information

• University of New South Wales: Writing a Critical Review
• University of Toronto: The Book Review or Article Critique

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A critique is usually written in response to a creative work, such as a novel, a film, poetry, or a painting. However, critiques are also sometimes assigned for research articles and media items, such as news articles or features. A critique is slightly different than a traditional 5-paragraph theme, as it is usually focused on the overall effectiveness and usefulness of the work it is critiquing, rather than making a strictly analytical argument about it. Organizing your critique into 5 paragraphs can help you structure your thoughts.

Laying the Groundwork

• Does the creator clearly state her/his main point or goal? If not, why do you think that is?
• Who do you think is the creator’s intended audience? This can be crucial to determining the success of a work; for example, a movie intended for young children might work well for its intended audience but not for adult viewers.
• What reactions do you have when reading or viewing this work? Does it provoke emotional responses? Do you feel confused?
• What questions does the work make you think of? Does it suggest other avenues of exploration or observation to you?

• For example, if you're critiquing a research article about a new treatment for the flu, a little research about other flu treatments currently available could be helpful to you when situating the work in context.
• As another example, if you're writing about a movie, you might want to briefly discuss the director's other films, or other important movies in this particular genre (indie, action, drama, etc.).
• Your school or university library is usually a good place to start when conducting research, as their databases provide verified, expert sources. Google Scholar can also be a good source for research.

Writing the Introductory Paragraph

• For a work of fiction or a published work of journalism or research, this information is usually available in the publication itself, such as on the copyright page for a novel.
• For a film, you may wish to refer to a source such as IMDb to get the information you need. If you're critiquing a famous artwork, an encyclopedia of art would be a good place to find information on the creator, the title, and important dates (date of creation, date of exhibition, etc.).

• For example, if you’re assessing a research article in the sciences, a quick overview of its place in the academic discussion could be useful (e.g., “Professor X’s work on fruit flies is part of a long research tradition on Blah Blah Blah.”)
• If you are evaluating a painting, giving some brief information on where it was first displayed, for whom it was painted, etc., would be useful.
• If you are assessing a novel, it could be good to talk about what genre or literary tradition the novel is written within (e.g., fantasy, High Modernism, romance). You may also want to include details about the author’s biography that seem particularly relevant to your critique.
• For a media item, such as a news article, consider the social and/or political context of the media outlet the item came from (e.g., Fox News, BBC, etc.) and of the issue it is dealing with (e.g., immigration, education, entertainment).

• The authors of research articles will often state very clearly in the abstract and in the introduction to their work what they are investigating, often with sentences that say something like this: "In this article we provide a new framework for analyzing X and argue that it is superior to previous methods because of reason A and reason B."
• For creative works, you may not have an explicit statement from the author or creator about their purpose, but you can often infer one from the context the work occupies. For example, if you were examining the movie The Shining, you might argue that the filmmaker Stanley Kubrick's goal is to call attention to the poor treatment of Native Americans because of the strong Native American themes present in the movie. You could then present the reasons why you think that in the rest of the essay.

• For example, if you were writing about The Shining, you could summarize the main points this way: "Stanley Kubrick uses strong symbolism, such as the placement of the movie's hotel on an Indian burial ground, the naming of the hotel "Overlook," and the constant presence of Native American artwork and representation, to call viewers' attention to America's treatment of Native Americans in history."

• For a research article, you will probably want to focus your thesis on whether the research and discussion supported the authors' claims. You may also wish to critique the research methodology, if there are obvious flaws present.
• For creative works, consider what you believe the author or creator's goal was in making the work, and then present your assessment of whether or not they achieved that goal.

Writing the 3 Body Paragraphs

• If you have three clear points about your work, you can organize each paragraph by point. For example, if you are analyzing a painting, you might critique the painter’s use of color, light, and composition, devoting a paragraph to each topic.
• If you have more than three points about your work, you can organize each paragraph thematically. For example, if you are critiquing a movie and want to talk about its treatment of women, its screenwriting, its pacing, its use of color and framing, and its acting, you might think about the broader categories that these points fall into, such as “production” (pacing, color and framing, screenwriting), “social commentary” (treatment of women), and “performance” (acting).
• Alternatively, you could organize your critique by “strengths” and “weaknesses.” The aim of a critique is not merely to criticize, but to point out what the creator or author has done well and what s/he has not.

• For example, if you are critiquing a song, you could consider how the beat or tone of the music supports or detracts from the lyrics.
• For a research article or a media item, you may want to consider questions such as how the data was gathered in an experiment, or what method a journalist used to discover information.

• Does the author use primary sources (e.g., historical documents, interviews, etc.)? Secondary sources? Quantitative data? Qualitative data? Are these sources appropriate for the argument?
• Has evidence been presented fairly, without distortion or selectivity?
• Does the argument proceed logically from the evidence used?

• If the work is a creative work, consider whether it presents its ideas in an original or interesting way. You can also consider whether it engages with key concepts or ideas in popular culture or society.
• If the work is a research article, you can consider whether the work enhances your understanding of a particular theory or idea in its discipline. Research articles often include a section on “further research” where they discuss the contributions their research has made and what future contributions they hope to make.

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• Before you begin writing, take notes while you are watching or reading the subject of your critique. Keep to mind certain aspects such as how it made you feel. What was your first impression? With deeper examination, what is your overall opinion? How did you come to this opinion? Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• While the 5-paragraph form can work very well to help you organize your ideas, some instructors do not allow this type of essay. Be sure that you understand the assignment. If you’re not sure whether a 5-paragraph format is acceptable to your teacher, ask! Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

• Avoid using first and second person pronouns such as, “you”, “your”, “I”, “my”, or “mine.” State your opinion objectively for a more credible approach. Thanks Helpful 39 Not Helpful 14

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12 Free Presentation Evaluation Forms (What to Include)

A presentation evaluation form is a document used by an evaluator to analyze and review a particular presentation.

The form allows you to give structured feedback to the presenter about their presentation. Additionally, it can be used whenever you want to rate an individual’s presentation skills. Assessments are an important means for individuals to improve themselves, and you must therefore provide the presenter with accurate feedback regarding their presentation. This will enable them to make the necessary adjustments and enhance their presentation skills.

Furthermore, the feedback form allows you to judge whether the presenter comprehensively covered all the important topics and answered questions appropriately. An elaborate presentation should be able to give clear insights into the chosen topics. For example, if the presentation is about the advantages and values of using the company’s products and services, everyone present during the presentation should be able to clearly understand the products and their market valuation.

The form used to evaluate presentations, its purpose, the evaluation criteria, and some helpful assessment advice will all be covered in this article.

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A presentation evaluation form should be comprehensive as it is meant to provide the presenter with honest reviews of their performance. To ensure you have a form that is thorough, you should use a template to prepare it. That will make it easier for you to create a proper form.

Also, it will ensure that you have all the required sections and details. You can access and download these templates for free from below:

Purpose of Presentation Evaluation Form

An evaluation form allows you to give a critical review and evaluation of a presentation. Different aspects of the presentation are judged as part of the evaluation; this includes the presenter’s effectiveness and efficiency in imparting information, body language, enthusiasm, volume, modulation, ease of flow, clarity of speaking, and the presenter’s overall preparedness.

Therefore, after you have reviewed the presentation, you should share your comments with the presenter. They can use it to understand what they need to do to improve their overall performance. Furthermore, your feedback form should be easy to understand and should convince the presenter to take action towards improving their confidence and appearance.

Also, you may give suggestions to help the presenter improve their emotional control during presentations; this is an effective way of convincing and persuading the audience.

A well-drafted review will allow you to give your opinion without sabotaging the presenter’s confidence. Therefore, feedback has to be constructed positively but must also provide clear instructions about those areas that need improvement.

3 Different Kinds of Presentation Evaluations

An effective way of helping individuals give powerful and informative presentations is by informing them on how their presentations will be evaluated.

Here are three techniques you can use to evaluate a presentation:

Self-evaluation

One of the most effective ways of improving someone’s presentation skills is by allowing them to judge their own performance. This can be achieved by making them rate their presentations. Occasionally, there are those who will be able to give accurate and insightful reviews on what they did well and where they need to improve. Also, there are some who will find it difficult to evaluate themselves.

Asking a presenter questions about their performance will enable you as an evaluator to assist them in self-evaluation. You can ask them how they think they performed, what they think they have accomplished, what they gained before, during, and after the performance, and what they think they could have done differently during the process of presenting.

Peer evaluation

Assessment by peers encourages the presenters to provide feedback on each other’s performances. For instance, if you are a teacher, you can ask your students to give their opinions about their classmates’ performances. Peer evaluation is an effective way of helping the students to differentiate between a perfect and an average presentation.

Also, this will allow them to be more attentive as they observe and learn how to present their projects effectively. You can distribute forms to each student to give their feedback. Then, you can request that they give the forms to the presenter at the end of the presentation.

Professional evaluation

Professional evaluations of presentations are usually conducted by someone like a teacher. Therefore, as an evaluator, you are required to verbally give your comments  instead of recording them on some evaluation forms. In most cases, you are required to discuss the presentation immediately when it ends; this allows the presenter to get immediate feedback.

To professionally evaluate a presentation, you can ask for its copy prior to the presentation. This will allow you enough time to review the contents and be prepared to give provide a comprehensive assessment. As a result, you will be able to help the presenter get better at their future presentations.

Evaluation Criteria for Presentation

A presentation is judged on six criteria. The individual or group presenting their work must have the required skills to present their content effectively.

Below are the six abilities that you must assess as part of the evaluation:

Ability to analyze the audience

You need to assess if the presenter understands their audience based on the following:

• Whether their content was tailored and relevant or just generic
• If the pitching was done correctly
• If they used proper language
• If they used terminology that the audience understood
• If they engaged their audience
• If their audience seemed focused or distracted.

If the presenter understands the audience, they will most likely have a great presentation. As an evaluator, you must determine if the presenter researched their audience and was able to handle any challenges they encountered during their presentation.

Ability to develop a structured presentation

You need to determine if the presenter has a structured presentation that makes the content persuasive. The message alone cannot be impactful if it lacks a logical flow and structure of ideas. You should judge if the presentation was clear, easy to follow, and had a narrative or story-like flow with a clear beginning and conclusion. 

Also, you need to check if the transitions used between sections were smooth, if the presenter used relevant visual aids such as PowerPoint slides or handouts, and finally, if it had a clear call to action section at the end. 

A proper and clear structure is important if the presenter wants their message to impact the audience. It should have a clear start, flow smoothly, build momentum, and have a powerful ending without losing the audience’s attention at any point.

Ability to engage the audience

The presenter must also have the ability to engage the audience. If the presenter properly analyzes the audience, they will most likely be able to connect with them. This is a significant factor that distinguishes a great presentation from a poor one. Ascertain if the presenter had content that the audience would find interesting. 

Also, you need to check if the presenter’s method of delivery was effective. The presenter should be able to build a rapport with the members of the audience, use proper gestures and body language, and speak clearly and confidently with proper intonation in a conversational tone.

Ability to prepare effective slides

The ability to prepare slides that effectively convey the intended message is an important aspect of a successful presentation. Slides are visual aids meant for the speaker to elaborate on their information and enable their audience to understand the message thoroughly. You need to determine if these slides are easy to read, have detailed information, and have a proper layout and format for easier understanding.

The slides should have a good balance between text, graphics, and images. The slides can be considered effective if they contain text in bullet points as well as impactful graphics that reinforce the presenter’s message.

Ability to be confident and other strengths

It is also important to evaluate if the speaker does not lack confidence when presenting. The presenter should exude confidence, be natural, and be in control while presenting. You need to assess if they were at ease while speaking to their audience, whether they appeared confrontational, whether they seemed anxious or distracted, and whether they were awkward or shy. 

Ability to summarize and achieve intended outcomes

The conclusion should also have a clear and achievable call to action and be inspirational. Therefore, you need to ascertain the presenter’s ability to summarize and conclude their presentation in a manner that ensures they have achieved their intended outcomes. You must assess whether their closing statement was well-rounded and  included all the main points.  A proper closing should leave the audience with a sense of having achieved something.

Best Tips for You

There are tips that you should keep in mind when evaluating a presentation if you wish to have impactful feedback that will benefit the presenter.

Below are the three main tips that you should consider:

Emphasize the process

You need to focus on the process of preparation rather than the product itself. That means that you should evaluate and comment on the process taken, such as gathering information, analyzing the audience, etc. This is more impactful, and it will help the person identify the areas that need improvement so they can make it better next time.

Be specific

Your feedback should include specific directions to help the presenter  improve themselves, rather than just giving opinions.

For example:

Instead of writing, “You were not audible or confident enough during your presentation,” you should write,  “At some point during the presentation, you were not audible and did not seem confident. This made it hard to hear or understand you. Pay close attention to your pace and audibility the next time. If you are feeling underconfident, use gestures and take your time to pause instead of using filler words such as “um,” “ah,” and “like.” 

End on a positive note

Always conclude your assessment on a positive note. The assessment is meant to motivate a person to develop their presentation abilities. Therefore, it is important that besides  highlighting the flaws, also include positive feedback to encourage the presenter 

Your job as an evaluator is to assist the presenter in improving their skills. An effective way of doing this is by giving them constructive feedback. Your assessment should not only highlight the shortcomings but also be thoughtful and positive. When you use an evaluation form, you can make precise notes about the areas where a presenter needs to improve and the ones where they did well. The oral presentation can be challenging and time-consuming. However, with a form, you can comprehensively explain what is expected of a presenter during and after their presentation. Notably, it is important to focus on its different aspects, which include the style of presenting and the contents. As an evaluator, you are responsible for objectively assessing the skills and content of the presenter. Therefore, your feedback should be detailed and effective. Ensure that you have an evaluation criteria that will make it easy for you to provide your comments regarding all relevant aspects. You can use templates to create forms that meet all your evaluation requirements effortlessly.

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BY  Anett Grant 3 minute read

How many times has your coworker, your boss, or your friend asked you, “How was my presentation?”

Chances are, if you thought the presentation was boring, you said, “great job” with a flat tone. If you thought it was actually great, you said, “great job!” with an enthusiastic tone. After all, giving someone feedback about their presentation is a delicate act. You don’t want to provide feedback that upsets them, but you know that flattery isn’t going to turn them into a better speaker. So how can you give feedback that makes a difference without risking hurt feelings?

Here are three ways you can give your teammate feedback about their presentation that inspires improvement, whether it’s from okay to good, or from very good to excellent.

1) Discuss what was memorable

Begin your feedback by telling your presenter what you found memorable about his or her presentation. This takes your feedback to big-picture level, which is much more effective than providing granular comments. Your presenter probably has no memories of  their behavior at any particular moment, so feedback on details won’t get them very far. For example, in our Ted Talk Tips, we direct you to look at a particular moment in the talker’s presentation. Unless the talker was a highly trained orator or had meticulously rehearsed their presentation, they would have no conscious memory of exactly how they moved. They wouldn’t know what foot they were standing on, or the precise moment that they made that gesture.

Rather than giving feedback about particular moments or habits, you should describe what was most memorable to you. This way, you’re providing feedback at a level that helps the presenter understand their dominant message. If you tell them that what you remember the most was their passion, their conviction, or their idea, you’re helping your speaker focus on the big takeaway. You’ll inspire creative behavior, not obsessional adjustment.

2) Discuss the key message

If you tell your speaker, “I thought your key message was X,” you’re opening up the door to the most critical part of the presentation–what the message was, and not what the data, graphs, or charts were. In business today, presentations are not just PowerPoint parades . It doesn’t matter if you’re presenting to high-level executives or a group of interns, your talk needs to have meaning. It has to show how you think and how you synergize data into meaningful messages that have relevance and impact on the business.

By giving your presenter feedback about their key message, you are helping your presenter position their ideas at the right level, for the right audience. You’re not telling them what to do in a robotic way–you’re challenging them to align their thinking to their situation. You want to help them increase their impact, not wordsmith their speaking notes.

3) Share when you started to tune out?

No matter how much good intention you have, you’ll inevitably tune out, occasionally at best, frequently at worst. Of course, you could blame yourself or feel ashamed, but that’s a dead end. A more productive route would be to think about why you tuned out at that particular moment. Were there too many details? Was i too monotone? Too irrelevant?

When you pinpoint and share the moment that you disengaged, you identify a problem you had. You’re inviting your speaker to think about solutions to the problem–you’re not telling them what to do. Even better, you’re focusing your teammate’s attention on connecting with their audience versus getting through the material.

So, next time your colleague asks you, “What did you think about my presentation?” don’t just bite your tongue and say “great!” When you discuss the things set out in this article, you’re help your coworker become a better speaker. Who knows, you might even learn a thing or two about how to improve your own presentation.

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Remember: Less is more.

A strong presentation is so much more than information pasted onto a series of slides with fancy backgrounds. Whether you’re pitching an idea, reporting market research, or sharing something else, a great presentation can give you a competitive advantage, and be a powerful tool when aiming to persuade, educate, or inspire others. Here are some unique elements that make a presentation stand out.

• Fonts: Sans Serif fonts such as Helvetica or Arial are preferred for their clean lines, which make them easy to digest at various sizes and distances. Limit the number of font styles to two: one for headings and another for body text, to avoid visual confusion or distractions.
• Colors: Colors can evoke emotions and highlight critical points, but their overuse can lead to a cluttered and confusing presentation. A limited palette of two to three main colors, complemented by a simple background, can help you draw attention to key elements without overwhelming the audience.
• Pictures: Pictures can communicate complex ideas quickly and memorably but choosing the right images is key. Images or pictures should be big (perhaps 20-25% of the page), bold, and have a clear purpose that complements the slide’s text.
• Layout: Don’t overcrowd your slides with too much information. When in doubt, adhere to the principle of simplicity, and aim for a clean and uncluttered layout with plenty of white space around text and images. Think phrases and bullets, not sentences.

As an intern or early career professional, chances are that you’ll be tasked with making or giving a presentation in the near future. Whether you’re pitching an idea, reporting market research, or sharing something else, a great presentation can give you a competitive advantage, and be a powerful tool when aiming to persuade, educate, or inspire others.

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Advantages of peer critique of presentations, guiding peer critique, forms of peer critique, questions to consider.

Feedback can come from instructors and from peers.

• When presenters hear the same feedback from more than one student, they’re likely to pay attention to the feedback.
• Students learn from seeing their peers present and reflecting on what works and what doesn’t
• Students become more active listeners if they need to give feedback
• If students put their names on the feedback forms and you collect the forms, you can use them as a record of attendance.

Steven Kleiman of M.I.T. reports on his experience with peer critiques here .

Students rarely give harsh feedback. If anything, some students may err on the side of giving vacuous feedback for fear of being too harsh.

• To ensure that feedback is constructive you might solicit only specific positive feedback for the first round of presentations and then, in the second round of presentations, also ask for specific constructive criticism.
• Monitor the feedback and give guidance as needed, particularly for the first few rounds of critique.
• If you yourself give collegial feedback to the students, your feedback will act as a model that develops a collegial atmosphere in the class.
• Guide students by providing a model, form, or rubric, like those below under “Forms of peer critique.”
• MIT’s Writing Across the Curriculum has created a video about peer critique for students

Peer feedback can take a variety of forms

• A free-form note from the student, such as those written by students of Steven Kleiman (see particularly the model at the end of the page).
• What most helped you to understand the content?
• What suggestions do you have for the presenter(s) for future presentations?

The following examples of feedback forms range from simple to detailed. They are intended to be used to hand-write feedback during the presentation and to be collected at the end of the presentation.

• A simple form that includes some self-reflection
• A slightly more detailed form with a focus on the pedagogical success of the presentation , written by Olivier Bernardi for his Undergraduate Seminar in Discrete Mathematics.
• A more detailed form, based on a list of characteristics of effective presentations created by the students , from Pedro Reis’ Seminar in Applied Physical Mathematics .
• A template and model critique for students to use as they write up their feedback after class.

The more detailed the checklist or rubric you use, the more difficult it may be for students to pay attention and note feedback at the same time. In any case, students will need at least a few minutes to finish writing their feedback at the end of class.

• Do you want the feedback to go immediately to the student presenter or would you like to see it first? Presenters appreciate prompt feedback, so if you want a copy too, consider inviting the student to come with you to the copy machine immediately after class.
• Would you like the critiques to be anonymous? Students seem to give good feedback either way.

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1. Animated characters

Our first presentation example is a business explainer video from Biteable that uses animated characters. The friendly and modern style makes this the perfect presentation for engaging your audience.

Bonus template:  Need a business video presentation that reflects the beautiful diversity of your customers or team? Use  Biteable’s workplace scenes . You can change the skin tone and hair color for any of the animated characters.

2. Conference video

Videos are also ideal solutions for events (e.g. trade shows) where they can be looped to play constantly while you attend to more important things like talking to people and handing out free cheese samples.

For this event presentation sample below, we used bright colours, stock footage, and messaging that reflects the brand and values of the company. All these elements work together to draw the attention of passers-by.

For a huge selection of video presentation templates, take a look at our  template gallery .

Business PowerPoint presentation examples

Striking fear into the hearts of the workplace since 1987, PowerPoint is synonymous with bland, boring presentations that feel more like an endurance test than a learning opportunity. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Check out these anything-but-boring business PowerPoint presentation examples.

3. Design pointers

This PowerPoint presentation takes a tongue-in-cheek look at how the speakers and users of PowerPoint are the problem, not the software itself.

Even at a hefty 61 slides, the vintage theme, appealing colors, and engaging content keep the viewer interested. It delivers useful and actionable tips on creating a better experience for your audience.

Pixar, as you’d expect, redefines the meaning of PowerPoint in their “22 Rules for Phenomenal Storytelling”. The character silhouettes are instantly recognizable and tie firmly to the Pixar brand. The bright colour palettes are carefully chosen to highlight the content of each slide.

This presentation is a good length, delivering one message per slide, making it easy for an audience to take notes and retain the information.

Google slides examples

If you’re in business, chances are you’ll have come across  slide decks . Much like a deck of cards, each slide plays a key part in the overall ‘deck’, creating a well-rounded presentation.

If you need to inform your team, present findings, or outline a new strategy, slides are one of the most effective ways to do this.

Google Slides is one of the best ways to create a slide deck right now. It’s easy to use and has built-in design tools that integrate with Adobe, Lucidchart, and more. The best part — it’s free!

5. Teacher education

Here’s a slide deck that was created to educate teachers on how to use Google Slides effectively in a classroom. At first glance it seems stuffy and businessy, but if you look closer it’s apparent the creator knows his audience well, throwing in some teacher-friendly content that’s bound to get a smile.

The slides give walkthrough screenshots and practical advice on the different ways teachers can use the software to make their lives that little bit easier and educate their students at the same time.

6. Charity awareness raiser

This next Google slide deck is designed to raise awareness for an animal shelter. It has simple, clear messaging, and makes use of the furry friends it rescues to tug on heartstrings and encourage donations and adoptions from its audience.

Pro tip: Creating a presentation is exciting but also a little daunting. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed — especially if the success of your business or nonprofit depends on it.

Prezi presentation examples

If you haven’t come across  Prezi , it’s a great alternative to using static slides. Sitting somewhere between slides and a video presentation, it allows you to import other content and add motion to create a more engaging viewer experience.

7. Red Bull event recap

This Prezi was created to document the Red Bull stratosphere freefall stunt a few years ago. It neatly captures all the things that Prezi is capable of, including video inserts and the zoom effect, which gives an animated, almost 3D effect to what would otherwise be still images.  

Prezi has annual awards for the best examples of presentations over the year. This next example is one of the 2018 winners. It was made to highlight a new Logitech tool.

8. Logitech Spotlight launch

What stands out here are the juicy colors, bold imagery, and the way the designer has used Prezi to its full extent, including rotations, panning, fades, and a full zoom out to finish the presentation.

Sales presentation examples

If you’re stuck for ideas for your sales presentation, step right this way and check out this video template we made for you.

9. Sales enablement video presentation

In today’s fast-paced sales environment, you need a way to make your sales enablement presentations memorable and engaging for busy reps.  Sales enablement videos  are just the ticket. Use this video presentation template the next time you need to present on your metrics.

10. Zuroa sales deck

If you’re after a sales deck, you can’t go past this example from Zuora. What makes it great? It begins by introducing the worldwide shift in the way consumers are shopping. It’s a global phenomenon, and something we can all relate to.

It then weaves a compelling story about how the subscription model is changing the face of daily life for everyone. Metrics and testimonials from well-known CEOs and executives are included for some slamming social proof to boost the sales message.

Pitch presentation examples

Pitch decks are used to give an overview of business plans, and are usually presented during meetings with customers, investors, or potential partners.

11. Uber pitch deck

This is Uber’s original pitch deck, which (apart from looking a teensy bit dated) gives an excellent overview of their business model and clearly shows how they intended to disrupt a traditional industry and provide a better service to people. Right now, you’re probably very grateful that this pitch presentation was a winner.

You can make your own pitch deck with Biteable, or start with one of our  video templates  to make something a little more memorable.

12. Video pitch template

This video pitch presentation clearly speaks to the pains of everyone who needs to commute and find parking. It then provides the solution with its app that makes parking a breeze.

The video also introduces the key team members, their business strategy, and what they’re hoping to raise in funding. It’s a simple, clear pitch that positions the company as a key solution to a growing, worldwide problem. It’s compelling and convincing, as a good presentation should be.

13. Fyre Festival pitch deck

The most epic example of a recent pitch deck is this one for Fyre Festival – the greatest event that never happened. Marvel at its persuasion, gasp at the opportunity of being part of the cultural experience of the decade, cringe as everything goes from bad to worse.

Despite the very public outcome, this is a masterclass in how to create hype and get funding with your pitch deck using beautiful imagery, beautiful people, and beautiful promises of riches and fame.

Business presentation examples

Need to get the right message out to the right people? Business presentations can do a lot of the heavy lifting for you.

Simply press play and let your video do the talking. No fumbling your words and sweating buckets in front of those potential clients, just you being cool as a cucumber while your presentation does the talking.

Check out two of our popular templates that you can use as a starting point for your own presentations. While they’re business-minded, they’re definitely not boring.

14. Business intro template

Modern graphics, animations, and upbeat soundtracks keep your prospects engaged as they learn about your business, your team, your values, and how you can help them.

15. Business explainer template

Research presentation examples.

When you’re giving a more technical presentation such as research findings, you need to strike the perfect balance between informing your audience and making sure they stay awake.

As a rule, slides are more effective for research presentations, as they are used to support the speaker’s knowledge rather can capture every small detail on screen.

With often dry, complex, and technical subject matter, there can be a temptation for presentations to follow suit. Use images instead of walls of text, and keep things as easy to follow as possible.

16. TrackMaven research deck

TrackMaven uses their endearing mascot to lighten up this data-heavy slide deck. The graphs help to bring life to their findings, and they ensure to only have one bite-size takeaway per slide so that viewers can easily take notes.

17. Wearable tech research report

Obviously, research can get very researchy and there’s not a lot to be done about it. This slide deck below lays out a ton of in-depth information but breaks it up well with quotes, diagrams, and interesting facts to keep viewers engaged while it delivers its findings on wearable technology.

Team presentation examples

Motivating your team can be a challenge at the best of times, especially when you need to gather them together for….another presentation!

18. Team update template

We created this presentation template as an example of how to engage your team. In this case, it’s for an internal product launch. Using colorful animation and engaging pacing, this video presentation is much better than a static PowerPoint, right?

19. Officevibe collaboration explainer

This short slide deck is a presentation designed to increase awareness of the problems of a disengaged team. Bright colors and relevant images combine with facts and figures that compel viewers to click through to a download to learn more about helping their teams succeed.

Recruitment presentation examples

Recruiting the right people can be a challenge. Presentations can help display your team and your business by painting a dynamic picture of what it’s like to work with you.

Videos and animated slides let you capture the essence of your brand and workplace so the right employees can find you.

20. Company culture explainer

If you’re a recruitment agency, your challenge is to stand out from the hundreds of other agencies in the marketplace.

21. Kaizen culture

Showcasing your agency using a slide deck can give employers and employees a feel for doing business with you. Kaizen clearly displays its credentials and highlights its brand values and personality here (and also its appreciation of the coffee bean).

Explainer presentation examples

Got some explaining to do? Using an explainer video is the ideal way to showcase products that are technical, digital, or otherwise too difficult to explain with still images and text.

Explainer videos help you present the features and values of your product in an engaging way that speaks to your ideal audience and promotes your brand at the same time.

22. Product explainer template

23. lucidchart explainer.

Lucidchart does a stellar job of using explainer videos for their software. Their series of explainers-within-explainers entertains the viewer with cute imagery and an endearing brand voice. At the same time, the video is educating its audience on how to use the actual product. We (almost) guarantee you’ll have more love for spiders after watching this one.

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Use Biteable’s brand builder to automatically fetch your company colors and logo from your website and apply them to your entire video with the click of a button. Even add a  clickable call-to-action  button to your video.

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The ultimate guide to contrast: What your presentation is missing

Phoebe Perelman

Got a big presentation coming up ? If you’ve ever taken Nancy Duarte’s highly-rated workshop Resonate ®, you’ll discover that the secret to a standout presentation or speech is creating tension in your content. She coined this as contrast , and officially, the structure to model your presentations is called a Presentation Sparkline™.

Contrast is your secret weapon for an unforgettable presentation. By weaving contrast into your:

• Slide design
• Narrative structure
• And vocal delivery

You can give presentations that grab attention and resonate deeply with your audience. Depending on your call to action , it can also make your presentation persuasive, getting your audience to do whatever it is you’re hoping they do. Let’s dive into why contrast is so powerful and how to use it effectively.

What is contrast?

Contrast is when you create an intentional rhythm in your presentation content. Largely unveiled in Nancy’s TED Talk , she goes into the secret structure that makes the best speeches great, and she identifies it as employing contrast in a speech or presentation.

It can be represented as ebbs and flows, highs and lows, arguments and counterarguments, solutions and problems. In a nutshell, contrast places opposing elements together to highlight their differences, making it a versatile tool beyond aesthetics alone.

A review of common presentations

Let’s talk about common presentations, and how they often don’t use contrast. You’ve seen these in the corporate world or a timeshare presentation. You’ll learn why they are unsuccessful at moving audiences to action or keeping them engaged.

The report presentation

Every presentation follows a “shape.” Let’s look at a report. Its presentation shape looks something like this:

The bottom line represents “what is,” and the top line represents “what could be.” In a typical report, you spend the majority of your time talking about the current status of things. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Then you might suggest a recommendation at the end that could change what the future looks like.

The problem with a report is that it’s boring, and usually, it takes time to “get to the point.” It doesn’t keep your audience engaged, and if you’re presenting to the C-suite , they are annoyed, unengaged, and ready to move on to their next meeting.

The sales pitch presentation

Now let’s look at a pitch. It could be a sales pitch or an investor pitch . Its presentation shape looks something like this:

In a typical pitch, you open with the status of things, then spend most of your time talking about how amazing the future will be once you adopt this new idea, product, or service.

The problem with a pitch  is that it sounds too good to be true. You spend the whole presentation talking about how your idea is the best thing since sliced bread. Your audience’s guard is up, they’re trying to find the loopholes or the problems (because you didn’t provide any) and they’re trying to figure out “your angle.”

Why should you use contrast?

Both types of these common presentations have failed at employing contrast. There’s not enough to keep your audience engaged or to build trust.

That’s why the best presentations employ contrast, and their shape looks something like this:

Here’s why contrast works:

1. Contrast captures attention

Our brains are wired to notice differences. In an over-stimulating world, we’re constantly filtering information and determining what’s meaningful and what’s not. Naturally, anything that stands out from — or contrasts — the status quo grabs our attention.

2. Contrast clarifies messages and guides the audience

Your presentation is taking your audience on a journey. You’re the storyteller, and your audience is the hero . When used strategically, contrast helps guide your audience through your presentation, clarifying the most important points, emphasizing your message, and making it easier to grasp.

3. Contrast engages emotions

Contrasting content (like addressing challenges and rewards or a personal story illustrating what’s possible despite hardship) can evoke strong emotions , making your presentation more engaging, authentic, and relatable.

Now that you know a bit about why contrast works, let’s cover how it works. Visual contrast is up first.

Visual contrast: Techniques and examples

Visual contrast entails using colors, sizes, shapes, and fonts to make specific elements and pieces of information stand out. Here are some ways to integrate contrast visually into your presentation slides:

1. Visual contrast technique: Color

High contrast colors.

Use colors that stand out against each other to highlight key points. Think black-and-white schemes or complementary colors.

Accent colors

Use a distinct color to emphasize critical elements like call-to-action buttons or important data points.

2. Visual contrast technique: Size and scale

Varying sizes.

Play with different sizes for text and images to create a visual hierarchy. Larger elements naturally draw the eye in first.

Proportional emphasis

Highlight significant data or quotes by enlarging them compared to other content.

3. Visual contrast technique: Font styles

Combine different fonts and styles (like bold and italics) to differentiate headings from body text or to emphasize key phrases/terms.

Disclaimer: While using a few different colors, sizes, and fonts is an effective use of contrast, it’s important to maintain a sense of overall consistency to avoid a chaotic or busy look. Something that you can learn more thoroughly in a slide design workshop like Slide:ology ® or Slide Design .

4. Visual contrast technique: Images and text

Alternating elements.

Balance text with impactful images, icons, or graphics. This adds visual interest and makes it easier for the audience to digest (compared to crowded, text-only slides). For example, infographics can help audience members process complex content.

Industry leaders like Apple are no strangers to using contrast in presentations. Apple’s product launches often consist of bold text on clean backgrounds and the strategic use of color to help emphasize their messages.

Example slide from an Apple product presentation displaying contrast.

Many TED Talk speakers also nail visual contrast. The speakers who use simple, clear slides with bold visuals and minimal text keep the focus on their spoken words and create a powerful visual and auditory experience.

Narrative contrast: Techniques and examples

Like visual contrast, narrative contrast involves juxtaposing dissimilar elements, but instead of visual elements, these include ideas, emotions, or scenarios. Let’s explore how you can integrate contrast into your presentation content.

• Current vs. future state : Contrast the current situation with the potential future state. This fluctuation between “what is” and “what could be” illustrates the existing gaps and the potential of your proposal (and it’s the crux of Nancy Duarte’s world-renowned Duarte Method™).
• Problem vs. solution : Oscillate back and forth between a problem or challenge the audience faces, and how your solution addresses each of their concerns.
• Stories vs. data : Balance qualitative content (stories, examples, and anecdotes) with quantitative content (hard data and metrics). This way, you’ll appeal to the audience’s minds and hearts.

Have you ever watched Dreamforce keynotes ? (We make their presentation visuals by the way.) They’re great examples of how corporate presenters can infuse narrative contrast. Salesforce speakers always address the current business landscape before conveying how their innovative products and solutions meet the moment, using a mix of customer testimonials, bold visuals, and clear data points to motivate the audience to listen and act.

Narrative contrast comes in many forms. Whatever type you choose, leverage it to build and release tension, ebbing and flowing back and forth between two opposing states.

Vocal contrast: Enhancing delivery

Now it’s time to cover how contrast impacts your presentation delivery . Here are some tips on how to incorporate vocal contrast to ensure your message is received effectively:

Contrast your pitch to keep the audience engaged

No one wants to listen to a robot: A monotonous voice will lose the audience’s attention. Fluctuating your vocal pitch keeps the audience engaged. Use a higher pitch to convey curiosity or to add some humor. Then use a lower your pitch during more serious moments or declarative statements. This is called vocal variety .

Contrast your pacing to help the audience grasp the message

In addition to changing your pitch to emphasize a point, you can also adjust your pace . Slow down to highlight an important point and give the audience time to absorb the information. Increase your pace to convey excitement, urgency, or overwhelm. In other words, use the speed of your speech to convey the emotion you want your audience to feel.

Contrast your volume to convey the tone

Use varying levels of volume to complement your message. Speaking louder can help you command the room, conveying confidence, authority, and energy. Lowering your volume, on the other hand, can create a sense of intimacy or warmth, drawing the audience in during more reflective or emotional moments. What type of tone (or tones) do you need to set, and when? Once identified, use your voice accordingly.

Pause to give the audience time to process:

White space is to slide design as pausing is to presentation delivery: Necessary for breathing room and audience comprehension. Pause after a significant point so the audience has a moment to process. There is no need to fill every second of space with your voice — embrace the pause so your message can sink in.

When I think about skilled speakers , Steve Jobs comes to mind. Jobs was an expert at using vocal contrast. He varied his pitch, tone, and pace to emphasize key points and take the audience on a journey, often using dramatic pauses to build anticipation before revealing new products .

Final tips for incorporating contrast

Here are a few final tidbits to keep in mind during your contrast-infusing endeavors.

1. Know your audience

Before you start thinking about contrast, analyze your audience . Consider their dreams, fears, and objections. Then, you’ll be in the right state of mind to identify the content that they need to hear.

For example, analytical audiences may prefer more data, while emotionally driven audiences may respond better to stories. Although it’s important to strike a balance, it’s also important to lean into what the audience needs most. Download our Audience Needs Map ™to help you get started!

2. Organize your narrative

Start with a clear understanding of your key messages and build around them. Then, identify all the potential forms of contrast in your story — the problems and solutions, the before’s and after’s, the metrics and the stories. Use the Presentation Sparkline ™ structure to fluctuate between what is and what could be throughout your entire presentation to maintain engagement.

3. Design with accessibility in mind

Although you may want to introduce high-contrast colors to highlight important elements, use a consistent color scheme and don’t go overboard with the color wheel. Ensure text is legible against backgrounds by choosing colors with sufficient contrast and utilizing a color contrast checker to be safe. It’s always a good idea to brush up on accessibility best practices to ensure you’re using contrast accessibly.

4. Practice delivering

Like any skill, developing public speaking prowess and dynamic stage presence takes practice . Practice varying your pitch, pace, tone, and volume by reading children’s books, newspaper headlines, or using previous presentations. Find the most important word in a sentence and practice verbally punching it. Record yourself and listen back. Do it again. The more you practice, the more awareness you’ll build, and the more naturally vocal contrast will come.

If you really want to nail your delivery, hire a speaker coach or take our public speaking workshop, Captivate ™. Both are great resources to get you stage-ready if you have a high-stakes moment coming up!

Master contrast with Duarte

Incorporating visual, narrative, and vocal contrast into your business presentations can significantly enhance their impact.

Remember, a great presentation is not just about sharing information; it’s about creating an experience that resonates with your audience. With the power of contrast, you can turn even the most complex topic into a captivating story, ensuring your message is not only heard but also remembered.

If you want to learn how to master contrast in your next presentation, train yourself and your team with our Resonate® workshop . You’ll get to work hands-on on a presentation or speech you’d like to deliver and come out with a well-structured presentation full of contrast.

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