If you have watched a presentation, you have heard these things. But just because you’ve heard them, doesn’t mean you should say them! If you want to be more effective in giving your presentations, avoid these words.
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Who hasn’t sat through a presentation without at least half of these happening?
Most of them can be eliminated by following the old 6P adage: Proper Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance, or as any Scout will tell you: “Be Prepared!”
When I give a presentation I invite people to ask questions as we go along if they are pertinent to the current topic, or jot down any others to ask later (the “parking lot” model). Encouraging questions and dialog helps keep people awake and engaged.
And #3 is only acceptable if you are the surprise recipient of an award or honor and are unexpectedly called to the stage to make remarks.
All in all, excellent advice for better presentations. Thanks!