Preparing Effective Business Presentations

Getting ready for a presentation may cause feelings of anxiety. The best way to reduce your fears is to prepare thoroughly. The first step in being well prepared for a presentation is planning.

What should be your focus when determining your purpose?

The structure you will use throughout the presentation

The audience you are speaking to during the presentation

What you want listeners to believe, remember, or do after the presentation

Before planning or organizing your presentation, you should understand your audience and anticipate its reactions.

What questions should you ask yourself to help you analyze your audience? Check all that apply.

How will this topic appeal to this audience?

Why am I giving this presentation?