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13Chapter
Delivering the Presentation
Chapter Summary
Types of DeliveryGuidelines for DeliveryQuestion-and-Answer SessionsSpeaking with Confidence
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Types of Delivery
1. Manuscript Presentations2. Memorized Presentations3. Extemporaneous Presentations
Notes Should be BriefNotes Should be LegibleNotes Should be Unobtrusive
Four Ways to Deliver Presentations
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Types of Delivery
4. Impromptu PresentationsPredict When You May Be Asked to SpeakAccept the Invitation with AssurancePresent a Definite Viewpoint EarlyPresent Reasons, Logic, or Facts to Support
Your ViewpointDon’t ApologizeDon’t Ramble On
Four Ways to Deliver Presentations
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Guidelines for DeliveryVisual Elements
Dress EffectivelyStep Up to Speak with Confidence and
AuthorityGet Set Before SpeakingEstablish and Maintain Eye ContactBegin Without Looking at Your NotesStand and Move EffectivelyDon’t Pack Up EarlyMove Out Confidently When Finished
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Guidelines for DeliveryVerbal Elements
Use an Oral Speaking StyleKeep Most Sentences ShortUse Personal Pronouns FreelyUse the Active VoiceUse Contractions OftenAddress Your Listeners Directly
Don’t Emphasize MistakesUse Proper Vocabulary, Enunciation, and
Pronunciation
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Guidelines for DeliveryVocal Elements
Speak with Enthusiasm and SinceritySpeak Loudly Enough to Be HeardAvoid Disfluencies
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Guidelines for DeliverySpeaking on Camera
ClothingFace, Eyes, and Body LanguageHairMakeupJewelryUsing Notes
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Question and Answer SessionsWhen to Answer Questions
During the PresentationAllow for Extra TimePromise to Answer Premature
Questions LaterDuring the Presentation
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Question and Answer SessionsHow to Manage Questions
Start the Ball RollingAnticipate Likely QuestionsClarify Complicated or Confusing QuestionsTreat Questioners with RespectKeep Answers Focused on Your GoalBuy Time When NecessaryAddress Your Answer to the Entire AudienceFollow Your Last Question with a Summary
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Speaking with Confidence
Accept a Moderate Amount of NervousnessSpeak More OftenRehearse Your Presentation
Rehearse on Your Feet, Before an AudienceExpect Your Talk to Run 20 percent LongerRehearse Three to Six TimesPay Special Attention to Your Introduction and
ConclusionRehearse in a Real Setting
Overcoming Stage Fright
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Speaking with Confidence
Focus on Your Topic and Audience, Not on YourselfThink Rationally About Your Presentation
Myth: A Presentation Must be PerfectMyth: It Is Possible to Persuade the Entire
AudienceMyth: The Worst Will Probably Happen
Overcoming Stage Fright