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How to present when there’s no time to prepare

November 10, 2014 by Ellen Finkelstein 4 Comments

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A website visitor commented, “I find it a challenge to face the public if given an emergency task to address or chair a programme. I do panic and worry. How does one combat this?” Last minute presentations are common It’s not unusual to be asked to chair a meeting or even present on a moment’s […]

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Successful preparation is the basis for a successful presentation

January 24, 2011 by Ellen Finkelstein 18 Comments

When you find out that you need to give a presentation, your first step should be preparation. And to successfully prepare, you need to know what steps you need to take. What are the steps of preparation for a successful presentation? 1. Complete an overview/planning form The very first step to take is to complete […]

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Improve your presentations 80% in 20% of your time

January 15, 2011 by Ellen Finkelstein 7 Comments

The Pareto principle, also known as the 80-20 rule, states that, in many situations, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. For example, Microsoft noted that by fixing the top 20% of the most reported bugs, 80% of the errors and crashes would be eliminated. In The 4-Hour Workweek, by Tim […]

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