Functions of Persuasive Presentations Reinforcement Refutation Promoting change Call to action
Resources for Persuasion Listener’s perspective Opinion Leaders Credibility
Components of Source Credibility Trustworthiness Competence Dynamism
Presenting Evidence Understood Sources Novelty Fear appeals/Threats of harm
Order Effects Climax order—Recency effect Anticlimax order–-primacy effect Pyramidal order
Presentation to Convince Goal: convince audience to support an organizational change By: 1. Impact/extent of the problem (PROOF) 2. Causes of the problem (PROOF) 3. Prescribe a specific solution 4. Convince them to take action
Presentation to Convince 5-7 minutes Maximum of 2 note cards (KEY WORDS) Minimum of 3 PowerPoint Slides Completed Outline Worksheet
Problem-Solution-Action Presentation to Convince
Components Introduction 1. Problem 2. Solution 3. Action Conclusion
Introduction Gain attention Establish Credibility Motivation Preview
Problem Step Explanation Causes Who is affected Evidence/proof Consequences
Solution Step Explanation Fit Benefit Workability
Action Explain action Appropriate? Ask for support
Conclusion Review Memorable close