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Creating a presentation for stakeholders.

 This reading provides tips to consider when creating a presentation for stakeholders. As a reminder, presentations are a great way to share research insights with people in your organization and external parties. There are many digital tools you can use to create a presentation, like Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Apple Keynote.  Provide an overview  Include a short roadmap or "table of contents" at the beginning of your presentation, so your audience knows what to expect throughout the presentation. Your roadmap should almost be like a checklist that the audience can follow along, so they have a vision for how much content is left to cover.  In addition, one slide should feature an overview of the content you’re presenting, also known as an executive summary. It’s kind of like sharing your conclusion or biggest takeaways at the beginning of the presentation. Be sure to discuss how your research impacts the big picture, like how the product would support t...

Delivering a presentation

If you’re intimidated by giving presentations, you’re not alone. Public speaking makes many people feel nervous. But as with most things, the more you do it, the more natural it will feel. With time and practice, you’ll become more confident in your public speaking skills. In this reading, you’ll learn some tips for leading great presentations that keep your audience engaged. Tip 1: Speak clearly and slowly If you’re  nervous while presenting, you might speak too fast. You’ll want your audience to be able to clearly understand everything you say. So, it helps to pace yourself while you speak. You might even consider tapping your toe within your shoe to keep a rhythm while you speak. Tip 2: Allow for pauses Pauses display confidence and help set the pace for your presentation. Some ideal times to stop for pauses include when you pose a question to the audience, or when you transition to a new section of your presentation. Adding a meaningful pause is also a great way to make sure th...