Prepare
and deliver powerful presentations with iMindMap
June
27th, 2017 by iMindMap
We’ve all been there –
patiently sitting through a dull presentation, watching the clock and
daydreaming about the weekend instead of listening. The sad truth is, some
presentations can fall so flat that the audience are fighting to stay awake.
So, how can you make your next presentation one to remember? Whether you’re
presenting in a meeting or on the big stage, iMindMap has everything you need
to plan and deliver your most captivating and engaging presentation yet. Let’s
take a closer look at presenting with iMindMap…
Before you
dive into creating your presentation, it’s always wise to map out a quick plan.
With iMindMap’s Mind Map View, you can whip up a plan in no time at all. Start
by identifying the essential elements of your presentation. Add main branches
to your map detailing what you want to achieve, the resources you will need and
a profile of the audience you will be presenting to. Do you want to sell or
educate? Is it a formal or informal situation? Your Mind Map will give you a
visual overview of all the key details. Once you have explored the practical
factors of your presentation, your Mind Map will be your definitive guide to
creating focused and engaging content.
Create a new Mind Map with your presentation topic as the central
idea. Then, add main branches for the introduction, key points and conclusion
of your presentation. The radiating nature of your Mind Map will link and group
concepts together through natural associations, while maintaining a coherent
and organised structure that’s easy to follow. Colour code your branches to
categorise clear discussion points, and use Relationship Arrows to highlight
any important connections with a digital string. Using single keywords per
branch will trigger natural associations in your brain, drawing out new
thoughts and creative connections that will help you to develop a strong
argument.
Now
it’s time to give your Mind Map the ‘wow factor’. Remember, if you add lots of
text to your map then you are effectively giving your audience a choice: listen
to me or read the text. Convey the important details clearly and concisely
using single keywords. Keywords spark endless associations that are proven to
aid recall. Research shows that it only takes about a quarter of a second for
the human brain to attach meaning to a symbol. So, you need to make your Mind
Map visually stimulating if you want your audience to remember its key
take-aways. Add plenty of icons and images to emphasise your points and drive
them home with your audience. Choose from iMindMap’s extensive Image and Icon Library,
upload your own, or draw them straight onto your canvas using the Sketch Tool.
Attach supporting information such as links, videos and notes to your branches
to grab your audience’s attention. These remain hidden until clicked on so they
won’t clutter your canvas.
“The brain works better
in pictures. If you associate an idea with a picture, it’s easier for the brain
to latch onto.” – Nelson Dellis, Memory Champion
iMindMap’s
Presentation View has everything you need to build an engaging, unforgettable
presentation. Get your presentation off the ground quickly by seamlessly
switching from the Mind Map View to the Presentation View. Use the Auto Create
feature to instantly build a presentation from your Mind Map, or manually
create your own slides. Cut down your preparation time by choosing the type of
presentation you want to deliver from the template options, including styles for
teaching, meetings or seminars, then let iMindMap build your presentation for
you. Personalise your presentations in no time with iMindMap’s variety of
background options, or add your organisation’s branding to your slides.
iMindMap’s visually stimulating 3D View will certainly make your audience sit
up and pay attention from start to finish.
Not
only can you plan and create your presentation map within iMindMap, you can use
its Presentation View to deliver it. Its powerful features will do the hard
work so that you can focus on one thing – presenting. Quickly preview the area
of the map that you want to present using the adjustable Slide Viewer.
Re-adjust the order of your slides by dragging and dropping them in the Side
Panel. With iMindMap’s Presenter Screen you can flaunt your presentation on one
screen and use the second screen to display additional information to aid your
speaking. iMindMap’s Slide Notes can be attached to specific points in your
presentation and appear on your second screen to prompt you when needed. When
you’re battling with presentation nerves, the Kiosk Mode will make you feel in
control – it’s like having an extra pair of hands. Choose how long you want
each slide to appear for, and then stand back as iMindMap navigates through
your presentation for you.
Planning, creating and
delivering beautiful interactive presentations is as easy as 1,2,3 with
iMindMap. The power of Mind Mapping will help you to plan your work and create
captivating content in a format that’s easy to follow. A far cry from the
standard form of presentations, iMindMap’s Presentation View will dazzle your
audience, clearly get your point across and leave a long lasting impression.
Md. Nasir Khan
Director
Central Academic Research & Development
(CARD), Manipur Creative School
ThinkBuzan Licensed Instructor
MindMap, iMindMap, MemorySkills,
SpeedReading & CreativeTeaching
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