dealing with disasters -8 disasters that could happen to you-

DEALING WITH DISASTERS

-8 DISASTERS THAT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU-

Myra Grewe (s2151561) Group 7

20th September 2011

WHAT DO YOU DO IF…

Just handouts, forget it Ask for a flipchart and pens etc. Key points Stand up Remember: you are the expert!

YOU EXPECT TO SPEAK TO 3 PEOPLE AND ARRIVE TO FIND 20.

WHAT DO YOU DO IF…

Don’t try to talk fast Estimate the time you need for each part Keep your eye on your watch Main points Be prepared next time

YOU FIND YOU HAVE 15 MINUTES INSTEAD OF THE 45 YOU PLANNED ON.

WHAT DO YOU DO IF…

Someone will report it In one sentence: What do I want the decision

maker to do? State it in the beginning and in the end

YOU ARRIVE AND ARE TOLD THE DECISION MAKER CAN'T ATTEND.

WHAT DO YOU DO IF…

Tiny piece of paper in the back of your mouth flow of saliva

Try it at home

YOUR THROAT DRIES OUT.

WHAT DO YOU DO IF…

Smile, say ‘excuse me’ and start again

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMszKcpn2DU&feature=related

YOU LOSE YOUR TRAIN OF THOUGHT MID-SENTENCE.

WHAT DO YOU DO IF…

1. Ask for questions2. Ask if it isn’t clear3. Continue and move closer4. Lower voice or pause5. Hope someone else is stopping them6. Ask the group if they want to continue or to

reschedule

SEVERAL PEOPLE START A SIDE CONVERSATION WHILE YOU ARE SPEAKING.

WHAT DO YOU DO IF…

Make a joke about your clumsiness Pick them up Take a moment to put them in order

YOU DROP YOUR PAPERS ON THE FLOOR.

WHAT DO YOU DO IF…

Mention key points in the first minutes in any presentation

Use your pictures Summarize in one sentence

THE DECISION MAKER IS FORCED TO LEAVE BEFORE YOU HAVE GOTTEN TO YOUR KEY POINTS.

MOST PRESENTATION DISASTERS ARE NOT SERIOUS!

THEY CAN BE SOLVED PLEASANT IF YOU…

Keep smiling Know exactly what you want the decision

maker to do

REFERENCES

http://www.strategiccomm.com/disasters.html