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Power Presentations Tip 26: Schedule the Questions
Power Presentations Tip 26:
Schedule the Questions
Allow and encourage your audience to ask you questions.
Why?
They are more engaged and therefore will learn or buy more.
It will make your presentation feel more like a conversation.
They might have gaps in their understanding that prevent them from accepting your message.
It allows them to test and you to demonstrate your deeper understanding of the topic.
When should you accept questions?
There is no right time. You might take questions ad hoc throughout or only during scheduled question periods. You might have one or several question periods. It depends on the presentation topic, style and length. A long presentation should allow for several question periods. It also depends on the audience style, level of understanding and mindset.
The important thing is to tell the audience how and when you will take questions and then follow your stated rules.
Beware
You should never end on the question period. You should always end with your closing statement. You could take questions near the end of the presentation. Then you end the question period and close with your prepared close. That way you finish strong and as planned.
If you end on the question period you take the risk that the last question might be a negative or weak question. Have you ever seen a presenter end with questions and then shrug and say, "Well I guess that's all."Want a terrible way to end a presentation.
If you are using designated question periods then warn listeners that the question period is coming up. That way they can mentally prepare their questions and be ready.
Questions demonstrate interest and engagement. Be clear on how you will schedule questions.
George Torok
Presentation Skills Training
Presentation Skills Coaching
PS: tell me how this tip helps you.
PPS: Thanks for your comments and feedback.
Executive Speech Coach, Business presentation tips from George Torok, the Speech Coach for Executives.
Schedule the Questions
Allow and encourage your audience to ask you questions.
Why?
They are more engaged and therefore will learn or buy more.
It will make your presentation feel more like a conversation.
They might have gaps in their understanding that prevent them from accepting your message.
It allows them to test and you to demonstrate your deeper understanding of the topic.
When should you accept questions?
There is no right time. You might take questions ad hoc throughout or only during scheduled question periods. You might have one or several question periods. It depends on the presentation topic, style and length. A long presentation should allow for several question periods. It also depends on the audience style, level of understanding and mindset.
The important thing is to tell the audience how and when you will take questions and then follow your stated rules.
Beware
You should never end on the question period. You should always end with your closing statement. You could take questions near the end of the presentation. Then you end the question period and close with your prepared close. That way you finish strong and as planned.
If you end on the question period you take the risk that the last question might be a negative or weak question. Have you ever seen a presenter end with questions and then shrug and say, "Well I guess that's all."Want a terrible way to end a presentation.
If you are using designated question periods then warn listeners that the question period is coming up. That way they can mentally prepare their questions and be ready.
Questions demonstrate interest and engagement. Be clear on how you will schedule questions.
George Torok
Presentation Skills Training
Presentation Skills Coaching
PS: tell me how this tip helps you.
PPS: Thanks for your comments and feedback.
Executive Speech Coach, Business presentation tips from George Torok, the Speech Coach for Executives.
Power Presentations Tip 07: Be present
Power Presentations Tips 07: Be present when you present
That might sound funny to you. However, you might have noticed that some speakers don't appear to be with you when they are speaking to you. Perhaps they appear fidgety as if they prefer to be elsewhere. Perhaps they read their presentation or recite the words in a mechanized fashion. Perhaps they never look at you.
How can you avoid those mistakes?
What can you do to really be there?
Greet and talk to some of the audience members before the formal program starts. This helps to build rapport and create some friendly faces for you.
Pause for five seconds before you begin speaking to look at the audience and acknowledge their presence with a nod and a warm smile.
Look directly at individuals in your audience while speaking.
Mention something positive about the group, event or venue.
Do not read your presentation. Talk from keyword notes.
Know your message well enough so you don't need to memorize it.
Listen to your own words while you speak. Don't speak like a robot.
Listen to and observe your audience. Adapt your delivery just as you would during a friendly conversation.
When a distraction in the room occurs - acknowledge it and move on.
Be present. Be in the moment and you will appear more powerful and more engaging.
George Torok
Presentation Coach
Presentation Skills Training
PS: tell me how this tip helps you
Register for your free Power Presentation Tips here.
Executive Speech Coach, Business presentation tips from George Torok, the Speech Coach for Executives.
That might sound funny to you. However, you might have noticed that some speakers don't appear to be with you when they are speaking to you. Perhaps they appear fidgety as if they prefer to be elsewhere. Perhaps they read their presentation or recite the words in a mechanized fashion. Perhaps they never look at you.
How can you avoid those mistakes?
What can you do to really be there?
Greet and talk to some of the audience members before the formal program starts. This helps to build rapport and create some friendly faces for you.
Pause for five seconds before you begin speaking to look at the audience and acknowledge their presence with a nod and a warm smile.
Look directly at individuals in your audience while speaking.
Mention something positive about the group, event or venue.
Do not read your presentation. Talk from keyword notes.
Know your message well enough so you don't need to memorize it.
Listen to your own words while you speak. Don't speak like a robot.
Listen to and observe your audience. Adapt your delivery just as you would during a friendly conversation.
When a distraction in the room occurs - acknowledge it and move on.
Be present. Be in the moment and you will appear more powerful and more engaging.
George Torok
Presentation Coach
Presentation Skills Training
PS: tell me how this tip helps you
Register for your free Power Presentation Tips here.
Executive Speech Coach, Business presentation tips from George Torok, the Speech Coach for Executives.
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