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Chapter 13

Before You Present

When do you need presentation skills? Any time you must speak to
others and want to make a good impression.
What to say really depends on the situation. You may simply be
walking down the hallway and meet the CEO of the company or any-
one else. You may be in a small group of coworkers or at an outside
meeting. You may be a participant in a small discussion group, called
upon to present an idea to your department, or you may be part of a
panel on a particular subject. Also, you might be asked to present in
your area of expertise to a larger group. Other situations include talk-
ing with customers, clients, guests, or patients.
Of course, if you are only communicating for a few minutes you
won’t need many of these presentation suggestions. It won’t hurt,
however, to skim them and select what you can use now and refer to
the list as you need more help.
In the United States, people often use name tags, badges, or tent
cards to identify participants at meetings, presentations, or network-
ing events. These do not replace trying to remember names in a
smaller group. They help, however, if you forget a name or are part of
a larger group, in which there are many names to remember. Saying
others’ names correctly is important and not always easy. Jump into

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