Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats - Solution on All

Question: Conduct a SWOT analysis of presentation skills. Answer: SWOT analysis of presentation skills Strengths Prepare presentation framework: Before giving the presentation I prefer preparing a framework of the presentation along with information and practice the delivery of the same within time limits. Voice modulation: One of my major strengths is my ability to modulate the voice during the presentation process. This removes the monotony during the presentation (Coughter, 2012). Positive body language: Engaging and positive body language allows the presenter to make a connection with the audience. I have the ability to maintain continuous eye contact with the audience while delivering the speech. Use visual slides: I generally use graphical representations, diagrams and engaging pictures within the slides in order to depict my presentation. This makes the slides attractive and retains the focus of the audience. Weaknesses Lack of confidence: The major weakness is in the lack of confidence which leads to anxiety and stage fear at the time o individual presentations. Lack of concentration: The distraction within the audience leads to loss of concentration. This leads in loss of presentation track and I tend to forget some important key points within the presentation. Difficulties in public speaking: Although I have no issues with public speaking however I tend to give fast speeches which leads to loss of presentation value within the audience (Foster Foster, 2012). Opportunities Engaging in professional trainings: In the present scenario it is possible to become a good presenter with the help of professional training institutes. Threats Competition: Presentations are a continuous part of the modern multinational companies hence majority of the professionals are training to be good presenters hence the competition has increased within the market scenario. Situations of embarrassment: Another threat is the personal embarrassment which the individual has to face if the presentation is not up to the mark. Areas of improvement The two major areas of improvement can be improving the confidence level and reduction of the stage fear and secondly improving the speech skills during the presentation. The improvement of the speech skills is very important so that the audience is able to grasp the content of the presentation. Moreover by increasing the confidence level I will be able to become a smart and efficient presenter. Strategies to enhance the weaknesses For the improvement purpose of the speech I will adopt the speech therapy trainings. This will enable me to make my speech clearer and I will be able to deliver the slides slowly and meaningfully (Bertelsen, 2012). Secondly I will adopt certain self assessment and self encouragement strategies in order to increase my confidence level. References Bertelsen, B. (2012). Everything you need to know about SWOT analysis. [Newmarket, Ont.]: BrainMass Inc. Coughter, P. (2012). The art of the pitch. New York: Palgrave Macmillan. Foster, J., and Foster, J. (2012). Writing skills for public relations. London: Kogan Page.