- what do they expect?
- why are they there?
- what is their knowledge level?
- do you know any personally/professionally?
- do you expect friendliness, indifference or hostility?
- will they be able to use what they hear?
- The location
- do you know the room size, seating arrangements, lay-
out/set-up and acoustics? - do you know the technical arrangements for use of
microphones, audio-visuals, lighting and whether assistance
is available (and have you notified in advance your
requirements)? - do you know who will control room temperature, lighting
and moving people in and out - have you seen it/should you see it?
2 Plan and write the presentation
Elements to address are:- Deciding your objective which needs to be
- clear
- specific
- measurable
- achievable in the time available
- realistic
- challenging
- worthwhile
- participative
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