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Advantages of Team Presentations  Audience is less “bored”  Individuals present their own work  Members are more creative  Clients get a feel for presenters’ skills

Disadvantages of Team Presentations  May invite potential conflicts  Incur costs of removing members from daily jobs

Choosing a Leader  It’s important to choose an effective leader  Should be well-liked  Should lead, not delegate  Has vision for the project and is committed to executing the game plan  Is able to resolve conflicts and build team unity

Choose Team Members  Know the audience  Use complementary strengths  Use input from the team  Keep the team small

Early Responsibilities  Agree on the purpose  Develop a schedule for completing assigned work and practicing  Create a master slide to ensure consistency

Plan the Delivery  Various delivery styles  Introduction and conclusion – You need a strong presenter to build rapport – Team members should be introduced to build rapport  Practice effective transitions between speakers

Practice, Practice, Practice!  Deciding on the appropriate number of practices  Assemble a review team  Scheduling the final practice

Team Members’ Responsibilities  Focus on the presenter two thirds of the time  Monitor the audience for feedback  Sit around a table if possible

Answering Questions  Who will handle questions?  Anticipate the unexpected  Help out  Should you correct a team member who is wrong?

Debriefing  Focus on solutions, not problems  “Did we achieve our goal?”  “How can we do it better next time?”

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