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Power Presentations Tips 02: Begin with the end in mind

George Torok

Stephen Covey offers this advice in his book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. The book is a guide to develop personal leadership and this is the first habit.

This powerful habit of effective leadership is also a good place to start with your next business presentation. You can apply the first habit from Stephen Covey to your presentation in three ways.

1. Develop your presentation with the end in mind.
The first thing that you should do is to write a short simple statement that clarifies your purpose. Then you will develop your presentation faster and it will be better focused. You will avoid the wasted tangents.

2. Give your audience a roadmap.
Tell your audience, early in your presentation, where you are going. Don't make them guess - because you might lose, confuse or annoy them. How do you feel when you don't know where the speaker is going?

Try this:
"By the end of this presentation you will have a better understanding and appreciation of the safety measures that we have put into place for you."

3. Deliver your presentation with the end in mind.
The only reason you are speaking is to achieve your goal. Stay focused on your goal during your presentation so you don't get thrown by diversions or drawn off on tangents. And if you reach your goal early - they agreed to the deal - then finish your presentation early and sign the contract.

When you know where you are goring you will waste less time and deliver more effective presentations. Follow the advice of Stephen Covey - Begin with the end in mind and you will get to where you want to be.

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Power Presentations Tips 02: Begin with the end in mind

Begin with the end in mind Stephen Covey offers this advice in his book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. The book is a guide to develop personal leadership. You can apply the first habit from Stephen Covey to your presentation in three ways.