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Summary

❖ A lack of questions after a presentation can make it look as though no one was
really

❖ interested in the message, so you should plan for the Q&A session rather than

leaving it to chance. Don’t forget that many people who would like to ask a
question may not be prepared to speak out first. You can avoid this by getting a
colleague to ask a pre-prepared question to get things started.

❖ When you are asked a question, always repeat it to the audience so that

everyone has heard it. This gives you the opportunity to check that you have
understood it and also gives you time to think about your reply.

❖ It is a good idea to have some standard replies ready to deflect questions that

you don’t want to answer. This can prevent you from becoming flustered or
getting into an argument that you are not prepared for. Remember, a good
question and answer session can leave a lasting impression that the presentation

was important and relevant, so it is worth putting in the effort to make it

successful.

❖ Make sure that you have access to the venue before your presentation so that

you can check it meets your requirements and that any technology you need
works as it should.

❖ Remove any distractions and encourage people to occupy seats starting at the
front of the room rather than the back. Always have a back-up plan in case the
technology fails and you can’t use your visual aids, or if your time slot is
shortened.

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