From the course: Delivery Tips for Speaking in Public

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Manage the Q&A

Manage the Q&A

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Manage the Q&A

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- Speakers often plan to wing the question and answer portion of a presentation. This is a huge mistake. The Q&A is a critical time when the audience can engage with you. I've seen lots of good presentations tank during Q&A. And I don't want that to happen to you. Here are six tips to help you nail this portion of your presentation. Number one, watch your use of fillers. After being asked a question, take a second to think about your answer. It honors the person who asked if you signal this was a question that required some thought. Skip the ums, take a breath, and then start answering. Number two, anticipate likely questions. If you've thought about who your audience is and what they need in planning your presentation, you should have a sense of the types of questions you'll be asked. Number three, keep backup slides in an appendix. You can't share everything you know about your topic with your audience. If you use slides during your presentation, have a conclusion slide that can act…

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