From the course: Running a Design Business: Presentation Skills

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Facilitating a formal Q&A

Facilitating a formal Q&A

From the course: Running a Design Business: Presentation Skills

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Facilitating a formal Q&A

In a formal presentation, say when you're in front of an audience of 20 or more, there may be time set aside for a Q and A. When you get to the Q and A, that's when you can really shine. It can be a wonderful and spontaneous experience, because you're off the script. It's an opportunity to show the depth of your knowledge, and how you can think on your feet. Be clear about how much time you have, before you begin the presentation. If there's a hard-time stop, keep track of your time very carefully. It's your responsibility as the presenter to finish on time. It's terribly disruptive if people have to leave for another engagement during the Q and A. To get the dialog going, sometimes I'll ask questions the audience to begin the back and forth. Once people feel connected, they'll start asking questions. To make the Q & A more interesting to a larger audience take questions from different quadrants of the room, that way, everyone feels included in the discussion. Another tip, is to never…

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