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Say It with Presentations, Second Edition, Revised & Expanded, 2nd Edition
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Say It with Presentations, Second Edition, Revised & Expanded, 2nd Edition

by Gene Zelazny
May 2010
Beginner to intermediate
160 pages
2h 39m
English
McGraw-Hill
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Say It with Presentations Checklist

1. Define The Situation

Specify your objective
  • Why are you giving a presentation?

  • What do you hope to accomplish?

  • What do you want the audience to do or think as a result of the presentation?

Analyze your audience
  • Who are the decision makers?

  • How familiar with the subject are they?

  • How interested in the subject are they?

  • What do they stand to gain if they say Yes and what do they stand to lose?

  • Why should they say No?

  • What are the three toughest questions you’re going to get from the audience?

Define the scope
  • Can you meet the objective in the allotted time?

Select the medium
  • Handouts, easels, electronic boards for informal discussions, fact review sessions, interactive meetings.

  • Transparencies, onscreen/ LCDs for semiformal, ...

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