Author Question: When you're designing an electronic slide deck for a business presentation, let ________ and ... (Read 55 times)

Shelles · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

When you're designing an electronic slide deck for a business presentation, let ________ and ________ guide your efforts.

A) simplicity; authenticity
B) convenience; personal preferences
C) PowerPoint; structure
D) functionality; time constraints
E) one-way communication; free-form capability

Question 2

List and briefly explain six strategies for holding your audience's attention during a business presentation.

What will be an ideal response?

ambernicolefink · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Start with the mindset of simplicity (clear ideas presented clearly) and authenticity (talking with your audience about things they care about, rather than talking at them or trying to be a performer), and you'll be well on your way to becoming an effective presenter.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: (1) Relate your subject to your audience's needspresent every point in light of how it will affect the listeners. (2) Anticipate your audience's questionsanticipate listener questions and address them in the body of your speech. (3) Use clear, vivid languagefamiliar words, short sentences, and concrete examples. (4) Explain the relationship between your subject and familiar ideasshow how your subject is related to ideas that your listeners already understand. (5) Ask opinions or pause for questions or commentsthis lets the audience change from listening to participating. (6) Illustrate your ideas with visual aids. Doing so will enliven your message and help your audience remember it more effectively.