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If there is a question
If there is a hostile question, the
which is totally
best way is to head them off.
irrelevant, allow it if it
Consider what parts of your
serves your interest. But
presentation could lead to
again, keep your answer disagreement. Do not criticize the
short. If you would gain questioner but get right to the
nothing by answering, issues. Stick to the facts and data
state that you want to you know. (e.g Well Sir, you may
keep the discussion have different point of view, but
focused on the subject. according to the data of ABC, it
(e.g “Sorry, it seems that shows that…”)
your question is out of
the topic discussed.”)
Turn the tables. Go to a specific point you made in your
presentation—one that is likely to stimulate discussion. Ask your
listeners what they think.Some of your listeners may have questions
they would rather not ask in an open meeting. Allow for that
possibility by offering to take questions one-on-one at the end
of the session. (e.g “If you still have question, it would be
interesting to have further discussion with me after this session.”)
.
Finally, there are three basic principles in handling Q and A session; short,
simple and concise.
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