From the course: How to Present and Stay on Point
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Presentation basics
From the course: How to Present and Stay on Point
Presentation basics
- We know a lot about what it means to give a great presentation. The basic ingredients are straightforward, so let's consider each one very briefly. Start by knowing your audience. Are you speaking to executives? Children? Accountants or software developers? You want to know what they care about, how they like to communicate and the problems they face. Then, using this knowledge, it's time to write the main ideas for your talk. Remember here that less is more. Don't cram too much in. Always air on less. The next step is to arrange your pile of main ideas into a logical order. You're looking for flow, a smooth, rational sequence of main points that tell your story from beginning to end. It's also important to understand what you want from your audience. Do you want their support of a project you're pitching? Maybe you're encouraging some form of volunteer work? No matter what the issue, ask explicitly for what you…
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