Question 1 of 5
How do you prepare for a presentation?
This can work, but only if you have enough time to rehearse your script so thoroughly that you don’t need to read from it. The major drawback is that it becomes difficult to take in and respond to what is happening in the room. (2 pts)
Good! Bullet points, key questions and core sentences make it easier to stay present. A simple, scannable outline is also easy to find your place in if you lose your thread. Being forced to use your own natural language also makes your delivery feel more genuine. (3 pts)
This is a risky strategy. It assumes you are always at your best. What looks like improvisation usually rests on solid preparation. (1 pt)
Question 2 of 5
How do you view nervousness?
It is common to feel that way, but with the right mindset nervousness does not have to be a problem. (1 pt)
Nervousness is a natural part of speaking in front of an audience. Think of it as an asset that keeps you alert and present – what athletes call being “in the zone”. (3 pts)
That may sound like an advantage, but without any tension at all there is a risk that you come across as disengaged or flat. (1 pt)
Question 3 of 5
How do you typically open a presentation?
You then risk missing the opportunity to build a connection with your audience – and with it, your credibility. (1 pt)
Good! Show that you understand who your audience is. Highlight what you have in common with them. (3 pts)
That can work, but it tends to make you focus on what you find interesting – which may not be what your audience finds interesting. (1 pt)
Question 4 of 5
How do you use visual aids?
In a digital presentation, slides can be slightly more detailed. In a physical presentation they work like your stage backdrop. Always make sure everything on them can be read in time. Slides should reinforce your message, not drown it. (3 pts)
If your slides work well as documentation, they are probably poor presentation slides – and vice versa. Separate your documentation (which can be a plain text document) from your presentation slides. (1 pt)
The audience, the topic and the size of the room determine what is appropriate. In a large room a flip chart is hard to read. In a personal story, no visuals may be needed at all. (2 pts)
Question 5 of 5
How do you adapt to your audience?
Good! A message needs to land, not just be sent – and that means tailoring it to your audience. (3 pts)
Realistic, but not always wise. It is important to include elements that are clearly tailored to your audience so your message feels relevant to them. (2 pts)
You then risk your audience feeling that you are not really speaking to them – and missing your message as a result. (1 pt)
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