Liệu họ có bất kỳ định kiến hoặc quan niệm sai lầm về chủ đề này? Nếu như vậy, làm thế nào bạn sẽ đối phó với điều đó? Làm thế nào họ có khả năng đáp ứng để trình bày? Hãy nhớ rằng bạn muốn đạt được mục đích của bạn. Họ sẽ tôn trọng kiến thức, kinh nghiệm và ý kiến của bạn? Có thể những gì bạn có thể nói được tranh cãi? | __ Reporting the project 193 I Will they have any preconceptions or misconceptions of the subject If so how will you deal with that I How are they likely to respond to the presentation Remember that you want to achieve your purpose. I Will they respect your knowledge experience and opinions I Might what you have to say be controversial I How might they use what you have to say The answers to these questions are important in helping you to make your preparations. Once you have found out about your audience and their expectations you will have a realistic idea of what you need to offer them in the presentation. You can then move on to planning your presentation. It is essential to give yourself enough time to prepare well so do not leave everything to the last minute. Inadequate planning and preparation are the cause of most poor presentations. PURPOSE AND CONTENT Start your preparation by thinking carefully about the following questions. I What is the main purpose of your presentation I What do you want your audience to do as a result of your presentation I What is the overall message you want to deliver I What are the main points you need to make to get your message across I What supporting information are you likely to need and where can you obtain it I What would be the most informative and interesting title for your presentation I How much time do you have Will this include time for questions I Would it be helpful to give the audience any information in advance such as statistics you will use to illustrate or support your case I Would visual aids such as overhead projector transparencies clarify important points and aid understanding 194 Managing projects in human resources I How can you best anticipate and prepare for the questions that you may be asked I Have you been asked to bring copies of your paper or summaries for distribution after the presentation or would it be helpful to do so Once you have clarified who .
