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How to Manage a Question & Answer Session

HOW TO MANAGE A Q&A SESSION

Q&A: abbreviation for question and answer A Q&A session is a common element of certain types of presentations – panel discussions, technical presentations and workshops. Members of the audience will ask you questions. Sometimes, in the case of large audiences, questions and participants will be chosen in advance. For smaller groups, you as the presenter …

The Secret to a Great Conclusion

A conclusion may seem like the easiest part of a presentation to prepare. Maybe so easy that you don’t put much thought into it at all. This would be a mistake. I fact I would suggest that the conclusion is the most important part of your presentation. The conclusion is the last thing that the …

What is Toastmasters?

TOASTMASTERS: where leaders are made Many years ago, I used to feel uncomfortable when I was asked to speak in situations where I hadn’t prepared. When I was at university someone suggested I join Toastmasters to help improve my impromptu speaking. Since then I have never looked back. Toastmasters gets its name from a toast …