Fill in the following checklist to prepare thoroughly for your next presentation.

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Why were you asked to speak?

• Audience expectations:
• Your objective:

Who is your audience?

• Audience composition:
• Size of audience:
• Decision makers?
• Knowledge of material?
• Native language?

Where will you speak?

• In-company?
• Which floor?
• Which room?
• External location?
• Which city?
• What address?
• Contact person?

When will you speak?

• What time?
• Alone?
• Before other speakers?
• After other speakers?
• How long?

The presentation

• Have you collected necessary data?
• Have you organized the presentation?
• Have you prepared the visuals?
• Are your visuals organized?

• Have you proofread any handouts?
• Have you made sufficient copies of handouts?
• Have you organized necessary equipment?

• Have you packed necessary extension cords?
• Do you need a microphone?

You

• Have you decided what to wear?
• Have you checked and prepared your clothes?
• Have you groomed your nails?
• Have you polished your shoes?
• Do you need a haircut?
• Have you checked your appearance?
• Have you rehearsed your presentation?
• Have you packed all materials?