Many thankful to Lecturer , Prof., Dr.

Many thankful to:
Dr. Noor Raha Mohd Radzuan, Mr. Abdullah Adnan Mohamed,
Dr. Mohd Shafeirul Zaman Abdul Majid, Dr. Hafizoah Kassim,
Mr. Suriya Kumar Sinnadurai and Teacher Zuraina Ali.

Types of presentation..Think AIM & AUDIENCE

There are many different types of presentations that meet specific needs.

These are some examples:-

1. Sales: outlines the benefits, features and reasons to buy a product or service.
2. Persuasion: provides the reasons or support to pursue a particular idea or path.
3. Status report: details the progress of a project, a task force or product sales.
4. Product demonstration: shows how something works.
5. Business plan or strategy: sketches out what an organization plan to do next or articulates the company's goals.

Sharing detailed information is not a good use of a presentation. Audiences will not remember detail. You can use a presentation to inform an audience about a major change or initiative but use written forms of communication for the detail. Thus, your purpose drives the type of presentation you choose.

How to make effective presentation more interesting

1. Be as concise as possible.
Use as few words as possible, but include important details and nuanced explanations if necessary.Be aware of the average audience member's attention span and avoid excessively lengthy presentations.

2. Know your audience.
Design your presentation to fit your audience. An executive board should expect a clean, professional presentation that addresses points they are interested in. A classroom presentation for children needs to be entertaining and captivating.


3. Use animations and graphics wisely.
Images can be extremely helpful in helping you convey information. Graphics are, with the help of the internet, available in abundance. Keep images appropriate to the setting (unless you have permission to be humorous!) and present them in a way that is easy to understand. Use animations sparingly, but remember that if used simply, they can effectively display things like data changes, motion, growth, etc.

• Keep graphs and charts simple, but include all the necessary details. Make sure the information is up-to-date and accurate.

• Give appropriate credit to the sources of your images. 

4. Add background sound or music to keep the presentation interesting.  
You might want to choose some light instrumental music to stop your audience from becoming distracted by the latest pop hits.
 
 

5. Make use of color, design, and style.
If you need inspiration, look to professionally designed color palettes or complimentary colors in nature. Stick with readable fonts, but experiment within this range for a fresh look. Remember that words and information can be arranged in countless ways within the rectangular space of the slide. 

6. Link to video clips or websites from the internet.
Depending on the equipment available during your presentation, you can link videos, photographs, news articles, etc. directly to your slide. Before your presentation, make sure you have a stable internet connection and the necessary sound equipment.

7. Structure your presentation.
Organize your presentation in a logical fashion. At the start, present a "road-map" that will let audience members know approximately how the presentation will progress. This lets the listeners know what to expect and look forward to.

8. Practice your presentation.
Make sure you sound knowledgeable and natural. You should be able to answer questions about your topic and navigate quickly between slides.

9. Show your own interest in the topic so that listeners can understand why they should be interested too.
Use facts to support your opinions. If you are passionate about a topic, explain why it matters to every person in the room.
 
10. Dress appropriately and let your personality show. Your audience will be looking at you. Give them something interesting to look at. Make eye contact with all sections of the audience.

11. Utilize energy. Before you make a point, let the audience know why it matters and why they should care. Be a dynamic present in the room -- if possible, walk around the front of your room during your presentation. This can help you loosen up in order to gesture or speak extemporaneously, if needed. 

Our team presentation ceremony... "Count On Me" (Bruno Mars)

"Count On Me"

[Verse 1:]
Oh uh-huh
If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea
I'll sail the world to find you
If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see
I'll be the light to guide you

Find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need

[Chorus:]
You can count on me like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
You'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
Ooooooh, oooohhh yeah, yeah

[Verse 2:]
If you're tossin' and you're turnin'
And you just can't fall asleep
I'll sing a song beside you
And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me
Every day I will remind you

Oooh
Find out what we're made of
When we are called to help our friends in need

[Chorus:]
You can count on me like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
You'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
Ooooooh, oooohhh yeah, yeah

You'll always have my shoulder when you cry
I'll never let go, never say goodbye
You know...

[Chorus:]
You can count on me like 1, 2, 3
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like 4, 3, 2
You'll be there
'Cause that's what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah
Ooooooh, oooohhh

You can count on me 'cause I can count on you 

 - Team for song_Fauziah, Lyana, Fiqah, Syazlin, Liza, Shah, Ayuni & Dilla -

Talking about Movie's...Guess the title of the Movie??!!

It is a 1964 Malaysian comedy film directed by and starring Malaysian silver-screen icon P.Ramlee.

It tells the story of three brothers who are caught in web of trickery set by the cunning who use his three daughters to fleece the three brothers of all their wealth. The movie is a tribute to traditional folktales with a moral set into the story and is set a fictional middle eastern which is loosely named based on Istanbul, Turkey.

It's about one business man which have 3 sons which the eldest and second brother are selfish and money-minded, running their individual business to success. On the other hand, the youngest brother is enjoys a simple life and owns a small shop.

After his father died, the two eldest brother immediately distribute their late father's vast wealth, but the youngest brothers only inherits their father's house. Although his upset at this injustice, he accepts it as he is the youngest brother, and returns to his simple music business.

After a tearful speech, he apologizes to everyone for his doing and undoes the contracts that bound them as slaves. All those who spent their time as slaves learned their lesson.


Directed by:  P.Ramlee
Written by: P.Ramlee
Starring actress : P.Ramlee, Haji Mahadi, Ahmad Nisfu, Sarimah, Mariani, Dayang Sofia,
M. Babjan, Saleh Kamil & S.Samsudin as Pencerita
Film : 1964
Genre: Comedy

Communication at work place...Non-verbal communication

Non-verbal communication refers to the messages we give and receive through body language and facial expressions. Non-verbal message often convey more meaning than the spoken word.
When people use spoken languages to communicate, they do just listen to what is said in order to understand the message. They also look at the person who is speaking to see what to see what their body is doing, and listen to the way they are saying the words to understand their full message.

3.1.1. Facial expressions:-

     Our faces can shows many feelings.

3.1.2 Gestures
The gestures that people use also convey meaning,
For example: waving  means saying HELLO or GOODBYE
                     thumbs up  means OK

It is important to understand that gestures means different things in difference cultures.

3.1.3 Posture
The way that we stand or sits gives information about how we are feeling.
A person sitting slumped in a chair with arms firmly crossed and head turned away can give a negative message. This may be a barrier to communication.

Experience similar poor communication

Define communication

• Two-way process of reaching mutual understanding, in which participants not only exchange (encode-decode) information, news, ideas and feelings but also create and share meaning. in general, communication is a means of connecting people or places. in business, it is a key function of management- an organization cannot operate  without communication between levels, departments and employee.
  

List effective communication attributes

1. Give them the impression that you’re enthusiastic about talking to them.
2. Ask open-ended questions about their interests.
3. Adapt to their body language and feelings.
4. Show them approval: Tell them what you admire about them and why.One of the best ways to instantly connect with people is to be forthright and tell them exactly why you like or admire them
5.  Listen attentively to everything they say. Don’t focus too much on what you’re going to say next as they are talking. Instead, listen to every word they say and respond back as relevantly and smoothly as possible.
6. Give them the right amount of eye contact. Eye contact communicates to the other person that you are not only interested in them and what they have to say, but that you are also trustworthy.
7. Reveal as much about yourself as possible. One of the best ways to earn someone’s trust is to reveal yourself as openly as you can.
8. Give the impression that you are on the same team. Use words like “we, us, we’re, our, and ourselves” to instantly build a bond. When you use those words, you make it seem like you are all on the same team with a common goal or concern. This moves you into their circle while everyone else seems lack your special insight and understanding.
9. Give them your best smile. When you smile at people, you communicate that you like them and their presence brings you happiness.
10. Offer helpful suggestions. Recommend restaurants you’ve been to, places you’ve been to, movies you’ve seen, helpful people they’d like to meet, books you’ve read, career opportunities and whatever else you can think of.
11. Give them encouragement. If the person you’re dealing with is younger or in a more difficult position than you, they will appreciate any encouragement you can offer.
12. Appear to have a slightly higher energy level than the other person. Generally, people want to be around those who lift them up, instead of bringing them down.
13.  Say their name in a way that is pleasing to their ears. A person’s name is one of the most emotionally powerful words for them. But how you say it is more important than how often say it.
14. Offer to take the relationship a step further. There are a number of things you could do to advance your friendship with someone: offer to eat with them, talk over a cup of coffee, see a sports game, have a beer or two with them, etc.

Barrier to communication

• The use of jargon. Over-complicated, unfamiliar and/or technical terms.
• Emotional barriers and taboos. Some people may find it difficult to express their emotions and some topics may be completely 'off-limits' or taboo.
• Lack of attention, interest, distractions, or irrelevance to the receiver. (See our page Barriers to Effective Listening for more information).
• Differences in perception and viewpoint.
• Physical disabilities such as hearing problems or speech difficulties.
• Physical barriers to non-verbal communication. Not being able to see the non-verbal cues, gestures, posture and general body language can make communication less effective.
• Language differences and the difficulty in understanding unfamiliar accents.
• Expectations and prejudices which may lead to false assumptions or stereotyping.  People often hear what they expect to hear rather than what is actually said and jump to incorrect conclusions.
• Cultural differences.  The norms of social interaction vary greatly in different cultures, as do the way in which emotions are expressed. For example, the concept of personal space varies between cultures and between different social settings.

Own experience of poor communication incident at your workplace

Poor communication in the workplace includes lack of communication, incorrect messaging, incomplete directions and a host of other problems related to speaking, writing and listening.
A review of common examples of poor workplace communications can help you take steps to strengthen your ability to stay on the same page with your managers, employees and suppliers to avoid problems and maximize productivity.

1. Instructions may be misunderstood and jobs may have to be repeated.
2. Frustration may develop
3. product may be wasted if it not handled correctly
4. People may feel left out if communication is not open and effective.
5. Messages may be misinterpreted or misunderstood causing bad feelings
6. People's safety may be at risk.

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