From the course: Presenting as a Team
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Display warmth and competence
- First impressions are often lasting impressions. If you had to guess, how long do you think it takes for people to make judgements about people they've just met? If you're thinking in minutes, you're being overly generous. Psychologists have found that we make snap judgements about people in seconds, and when we do, we just them on two dimensions. Warmth and competence. As your team considers the content and delivery of your presentation, don't forget to strategically plan out how you'll show warmth and competence too. So what does warmth mean? Warmth is tied to our perceived intentions of another person. It's about likability, trustworthiness, and friendliness. When we label someone as warm, it means we've decided they have our best interests in mind. We find them likable and trustworthy. If you're presenting to an audience you don't know well, it's important that each presenter on your team make an effort to convey warmth before, after, and during your presentation. The second…
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