STEP 6
Practice for a Perfect Presentation
Overview
• Rehearse your speech.
• Speak from notes or memory.
• Count down to a successful presentation.
After all the analysis and preparation is completed and the important decisions about the subject and structure of the presentation are made, the final step before delivering is to practice. Practice provides an opportunity to polish all content, to rethink structure, and to rehearse materials and presentation dynamics. Practicing helps you build confidence and remember the flow and key points to emphasize during the presentation. The time spent practicing is usually proportional to the level of calm you feel the day of the presentation.
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