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Chapter 35 Planning and Delivering a Presentation
Planning Your Presentation
Far too many presentations crash in flames because the presenter fails to anticipate what
could reasonably go wrong, or doesn’t prepare for questions that can be answered with a few
facts, figures, or slides.
On the other hand, some less-than-flashy presenters with solid but uninspired slides regu-
larly draw raves from appreciative audiences. Why? Because they step through points logi-
cally and in sequence, and when questions arise, they have solid answers, ready and
waiting—and right at hand in their speaker notes.
The Importance of Preparation
It’s no secret, and no coincidence, ...