Sunday, November 17, 2013

Presenting Status Update


Not always we stand up to present big change and groundbreaking results. Much more often we are to deliver a simple status update.

The problem with status update is that they are often boring and flat. 

Why? 

Because nobody needs more information. 
If it's just information, perhaps it's enough to send an email or distribute a report.

So if you want attention - and you should - you must turn the status update into a problem solving presentation. You can do it by asking yourself these questions:

1. 
Why does the audience need the information I am going to present?

2. 
What does the information allow them to do? 

3. 
Could they do without my information? 
If so, would my information allow them to do something better? Faster? Cheaper?

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How would this change your next presentation?
When will be the first opportunity to give it a try?

Goog luck and let me know about your questions and progress,

Tomas


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