Audience focus

Address interests instead of cementing positions
Less talk – more questions
Less information – but more digestible!
If you say “Thank you!”, say it honestly and concretely!
Energy for the finale: closing powerfully!
A spontaneous closing statement is certainly not the best!
Humor is fine – as long as it fits…
Yes to infotainment (within limits) – but no to entertainers!
Keep everyone on board – leave no-one behind!
‘Open’ your slides, assume nothing!
Orientation satisfies the need for security
Start at the end: What is your summary?
What should you do if suddenly confronted with other listeners than expected?
Double or nothing: Use pauses or repetitions to add emphasis
Use the ‘fanfare technique’ to announce key information!
The acoustic signal: Increase audience awareness with an unexpected change!
Accept applause – or quickly move on to Q&A
Why say “Thank you for your attention”? Better option: a specific call for action.
The summary is THE last chance for your key messages!
The constant underlying question: What does that mean FOR ME?
A case for fast thinkers: Perhaps the key issue is totally different...
Everything is always new for the audience – but not for the presenter
Is it always OK to present a ‘problem’?
Relevance is everything – what does that means for ME?

Tip 103

Professional preparation begins at the end

Tip 101

Get the audience on board: the first minute really counts!

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Targeted interaction: relating, opening, checking

Tip 96

Providing orientation: packaging and recapping

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Professional preparation - also a must in the virtual world!

Tip 89

Leading critical discussions - clearly, but constructively

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Inform or Question? It's the balance between the two!

Tip 87

ONE message - but FOUR approaches

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Opening gets things off to a good start - by offering time and space

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RELATING stimulates - and strengthens the relationship level

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Comprehension - Only those who understand me will follow me

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Planning - Invest some time up front planning. It pays off!

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Audience orientation "What interests you?" instead of "I'll tell you?!"

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Invest in structure - For YOU and for ME!

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Sign-Posting Helps - Let Your Audience Know Where You are doing

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This Presentation is For YOU - Not For Every Tom, Dick or Harry!

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Focus on your Audience Verbally - Use the "You Approach"

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Demonstrate Interest - Retain Interest

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What Turns Men On: Clarity And Logical Structure

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Avoid False Modesty - Take advantage of Your Expert Status

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Winning over listeners. Not waiting for miracles

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What makes bosses tick? A little psycho-logic

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It takes two to TANGO. Harmonic persuasion methods.

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Tailor-make your presentation for your client

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What is our purpose? - Clarifying the real point of meetings!

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3 Cs that make statements unmistakeable

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Young target groups want action, cool designs and PowerPoint

Tip 01

Make your audience feel smart!

     
Drucker