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Monthly Archives: August 2014
How to Handle Difficult Questioners
In every audience, there are types of “questioners” – not just the actual question — who can distract from the speaker’s key messages and have the potential to sidetrack the presentation.
Crisis Communications In Developing Nations: Lessons From The Ebola Outbreak
Increasingly global companies are looking to emerging markets as rapid growth opportunities (isn’t ’emerging markets’ synonymous for developing countries?). Some, like those in West Africa affected by the deadly Ebola virus, have significant populations living in remote areas where standard communications tools don’t work as well, and bridging cultures is challenging. Read more
Four Types of “Grabbers” for Your Next Presentation
The function of the opening is to grab the audience’s attention, clearly convey the basic message, outline the agenda and points that will supports the message.
The appropriate degree of the “grab’ will vary depending on the occasion and audience. Read more