Treasure trove presentation
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The document provides tips for what to do in various presentation disasters such as the decision maker leaving early, not being able to attend, having less time than scheduled, a dry throat, questions asked out of order, materials being viewed out of sequence, and audience members talking. Some key recommendations include starting with the main point, using visuals, keeping to key points if time is limited, drinking water, and asking other attendees to stop side conversations.
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- 1. Presentation Disasters WHAT TO DO IF….. BY ELOUT VAN DRENTH
- 2. The decision maker is forced to leave early Tell ‘em what you are going to tell ‘em, tell ‘em, tell ‘em what you told ‘em Start with your main point Use visuals Ask for a moment to summarize
- 3. The decision maker can’t attend Someone will report to him Repeat you main point
- 4. You have 15 minutes instead of 45 Don’t talk fast Hold an eye on your watch Limit yourself to the keypoint
- 5. Your throat dries out Drink water Do what theater folk do…
- 6. Someone asks a question you will discuss later Answer it briefly Ask if it is sufficient for now Don’t ask them to wait
- 7. You hand out material but people move ahead Don’t hand out material till the end Hold the copy up and say; on page… to keep their attention
- 8. People talk while you’re speaking Ask if there are any questions Ask if you need to clarify Try to move nearer Lower your voice and/or pause Hope that someone else will stop them New meeting?
- 9. In the end If everyone goes out of control and there is nothing you can do about it… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOvmRSYeSJY