Presentation Essentials
What is the three main purpose of a business presentation?
What is to inform, persuade, or motivate an audience?
The best way to request information from a vendor? Clear/unclear request, necessary/all details, professional/casual tone.
Clear request with necessary details and professional tone
How should you ask a teammate about incomplete work?
What is asking clearly and respectfully in a one-on-one message
What makes a persuasive message effective? HINT: Three-legged stool
Building credibility with the audience
What is the purpose of a project management tool?
tracking tasks, timelines, and responsibilities
What should guide how you design and deliver a presentation?
What are the audience’s needs and expectations
he most effective way to confirm a meeting? Include four specfic things
Include date, time, purpose, and expectations
What’s the best way to deliver bad news to a client?
providing context, explaining reasoning, and maintaining a respectful tone
What is the role of credibility in communication?
building trust and influencing decisions
What is a best practice for slide design?
What is using minimal text with strong visuals
The appropriate response when resending a document
Attach document with brief context
What should you include at the end of all routine business messaging?
A notion of goodwill
What is the best approach for a proposal to a new client?
Using a structured argument supported by evidence
What should you focus on in a 30-second elevator pitch?
What is your value and key experience, stated concisely
What is the most common mistake presenters make during slide delivery?
What is reading directly from slides
What is the correct email response when information is not immediately available?
Acknowledge request and provide a realistic timeline
How should you recognize a teammate who exceeded expectations?
What is giving clear and specific recognition
What is the purpose of a call-to-action?
encouraging the audience to take the next step
What is the purpose of the experience section on a resume
List your past jobs with bullet points describing responsibilities and achievements
What is a key benefit of practicing a presentation?
improving confidence and delivery
You send your manager a weekly update on a project’s progress, what elements should you include?
Key points, dates and next steps
What types of questions go to HR?
What are questions about policies, benefits, payroll, and employee-related topics
What is a key feature of an executive summary?
concise overview of key points
What is the purpose of a LinkedIn profile in professional communication?
showcase your skills, experience, and career direction to recruiters/employers