Question

What are the seven easy steps to pump up your presentation. What are the best practices for offering feedback. Outline various feedback techniques.

Answer 1

7 easy steps to improve presentation are as follows -

1) Practice before presenting
2) Attending other presentations and gaining exposure
3) Arrive early
4) Greet the audience properly
5) Answer questions in detail
6) Focus on gaining the attention of audience
7) Keep it simple

One the feedback technique is sandvich feedback. It is based on saying something you actually want to say (Negative) and then saying something positive. For example, pointing out mistakes and appreciating efforts simultaneosuly. It is like a sandvich, first a layer of bread, then meat, then another layer of bread where meat is considered favourite.

Another feedback technique is Stop, Start, Continue. It is based on notifying what should stopped, what should be started and what should be continued while giving feedback.