Modern Business Magazine March 2016 | Page 40

MODERN COMMUNICATION How to deliver a winning business presentation By Alan Manly A presentation is a public performance of your very own show. The show is remembered by the highlights, the laughs, the drama, and the pathos. However, as a business person you will be wise to avoid the facets of a Hollywood production and focus on your business goal. Below are some tips on how to deliver a winning business presentation that will have you and your business remembered: Step one Be Honest Tell the audience the real purpose of your presentation. Take them into your confidence and advise 40 ModernBusiness March 2016 them that “This is a presentation to support my proposition that…”. There, done, a purposeful confession! Now engage the audience as best that you can. Be mindful that stakeholders, present a