Business Presentation Tips - How To Give Razor Sharp Instructions

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What if you could deliver presentations with razor-sharp instructions that inspire people to get things done? What if you could achieve the results you seek, without coming off like a control freak?

 

Well...you'd have the answer that eludes so many business professionals and leaders. You would know how to be an effective communicator, an inspiring presenter, and a leader people trust.

 

Just take a moment here (just between you and me) and imagine where you could use these valuable skills. If you could give precise instructions that people act on, it would be worth its weight in gold. At home and at work.

 

Consider where you could use these communication skills:

Get your projects approved - and your recommendations acted upon

Inspire teams and project groups to move forward, and make progress in spite of differences

Influence your boss or supervisor to go in the best direction - and give you credit

Persuade your spouse or partner to stop procrastinating and take action on an important decision

Explain and instruct employees with authority and influence

Get your kids saying "yes" to homework without kicking and screaming

 

In short, you'd have a way to get your ideas into action -- without tearing your hair out or feeling cut off and ignored.

 

The powerful thing about learning how to give clear, specific instructions is this: people listen.

 

Instead of sending confusing message, your presentations and proposals are clear and focused. Having the confidence and know-how to give clear directions can make the difference between people seeing you as a novice or recognizing you as a natural leader.

 

Clear directions have a profound impact in verbal, written, and multi-media presentations. Whether your presentation is a short informal pitch at the water cooler, a polished proposal, or a whiteboard and PowerPoint presentation, clear directions show confidence and authority.

 

Use these 3 tips to speak with authority and persuade people to act the very first time they hear your presentation:

 

Tip 1: Give Clear Short Action Tips - At The Start

 

Don't wait until the end of your presentation to give clear directions. Point to action right at the beginning. Then, make your presentation a step-by-step case for taking the action you have recommended.

 

Tip 2: Give Just Enough To Light A Fire

 

You don't have to spell out every single detail to persuade people to take action. Just give enough motivation to inspire and motivate. Highlight the benefits and value of taking action. This leaves people wanting to take the first step.

 

Once participants are self-motivated, they will take the first step. And continue on to take the next steps.

 

Tip 3: Be Precise And Specific

 

Tell people what you want them to do. Be precise. Focus on a single action. Give instructions and focus the desire to act on this single step.

 

Be alert. This is often the hardest thing to do if you are extremely detail focused. You must resist the temptation to spell out all the steps in vivid detail. Give precise instructions for a single next step. This helps your instructions stay powerful, specific, and very compelling.

 

What makes razor sharp instructions so valuable?

 

Your instructions fulfill a vital part of professional presentation skills: action. When you provide clear instruction, you make it easy for participants to jump into action. This is, after all, the purpose of any business presentation.

 

In today's crazy busy workplace, you must need to help clients and prospects make fast decisions, and take action. Once do this, you'll transform presentations -- and skyrocket results.