Intermediate level · Module 6: Presentation and Stakeholder Briefing Project · Lesson 2 of 3
Presenting to Senior Stakeholders
Respect senior audiences' time and focus on decisions.
In this lesson you will
- Lead with the recommendation
- Keep to time
Key concepts
headline firstdecision neededoptions and riskstime discipline
The lesson
Senior audiences want the recommendation and decision first, then the reasons.
Show options considered, risks and what you need from them.
Keep to time and have detail ready in an appendix.
Step by step
- Write the opening recommendation.
- Outline options and risks.
- Prepare the appendix.
- Rehearse to time.
Practice activity
Prepare the leadership presentation.
Expected result: A focused, timed presentation.
Check your understanding
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What should come first for senior audiences?
Show answer
The recommendation and decision needed.
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Where should extra detail go?
Show answer
In an appendix.
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