Read the Ideas in Action section featuring Nancy Duarte. Respond to the following questions about Duarte’s comments as well as your own experiences:

A. What is the big idea according to Duarte? How can you stay focused on presenting a big idea?

B. What does it mean to provide value to your audience? What are some ways you can evaluate whether your audience found your presentation was valuable?

C. What are some ways you can ensure you’re creating a highvalue presentation? In other words, what are four or five ways you can learn whether your audiences will value your presentation before you deliver it?