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Be concise. Practice in a similar environment (with a friend/coworker if to you have a good one) and stick to the key points or takeaways on each slide. Make them clear in print and verbal. Make sure you state the objective up front - what result do you want so they understand the purpose. Stick to the time allotted allowing 25% of the time allocation for discussion. Remember that you are the most knowledgeable about your subject.
Try to get in touch with someone who has presented to them previously and get some tips from them on how they’ll respond to certain things
So some of the best presentation advice I was ever given was to practice my presentation ahead of time but to record it and watch the recording because you’re never gonna be happy with the first presentation and then once you rewatch it, you’ll understand kind of what you need to work on and build your confidence so I recommend that
I'd say the most important thing is to make sure you really know the material. You'll have your script, but know it so well that you could do it off the top of your head. And do the usual common sense things, practice in front of a mirror, or make a rehearsal video and critique yourself. And really work on the script, get a draft you like, and then tighten it up so it's really crisp when you deliver it. You can't mention every single thing, and if you do it'll get boring. Focus on the points you really need to make.
Find someone more experienced to read and give feedback. Especially someone that can anticipate the questions you might be asked so that you can workshop a response or build the answers right into the original presentation or back-up slides.
Agree with the comment on understanding the content because you should expect questions that dig a bit deeper. Make sure you know what your part is in the bigger project picture so you can frame appropriately.
Try to anticipate where the people attending are starting from. Are they all on the same page or do you need a slide or two of background to make sure the main content makes sense to everyone?
Are you giving a project update or are you sellling a proposal?
Don’t use a laser pointer!
Remember- the higher level people aren’t necessarily smarter than you. And they may not know your topic very well.
The higher level people are just ego maniacs. Play to that! If some one asks a question, tell them “great question “! And hope you have the answers!
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Practice on your coworkers before hand and get some advice. That’s the best way I’ve found to do it.
For top management presentations, it should be straight to the point in your ppt. All the small details should be memorized on your head, or show your file with all other data - only when asked. They prefer easy to understand but have all the items that will supplement the idea of your presentation. Don’t use too much effects on your ppt for them. Aside from this, it is important to practice and have a chain of thought that you you follow while presenting.
This is something I used to really struggle with beause I hated public speaking so I ended up taking a public speaking class at a local community college to help me get past that fear. It actually did really help and the more presentations I have done over the years the easier it has become.
I like the suggestions most others have had. I would also consider prepping the room for the presentation. There have been so many times where technical difficulties have caused issues at the beginning of the presentation and can switch the vibe of the room real quick.