When
you present, your audience usually sizes you up before you even utter a
word — so it’s critical to make a positive first impression. Start by
communicating ahead of time. Send a thoughtfully written agenda with a
concise but telling subject line — and be explicit about what the
audience will get out of it. Once they’re in the room, match your
disposition to your presentation. For your content to ring true, do you
need to come across as passionate? Humbled by the challenges ahead? If
you’re announcing a layoff, be somber, not happy. If your talk is
upbeat, chat with individuals as the group gathers. No matter what tone
you’re trying to establish, be available and sincere.
Adapted from the HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations.
Source:hbr.org
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