Close on Time and with a Bang
Yesterday, Seth Godin wrote a blog post, “I’m Sorry, We’re Out of Time,” about presenters who don’t plan for the end of a meeting or presentation and end up rushing through their last six slides and conclusion.
Who hasn’t seen that happen?
He compared these folks to expert guests on radio programs who refuse to make their closing statements, even when the host has informed them they have 30 seconds to wrap up.
(Read Seth’s post, “I’m Sorry, We’re Out of Time.“)
Seth’s recommendation? Plan on using less time than you’re given.
Preparing a powerful, well-timed closing presents a challenge for many. Executives, in particular, find this difficult. In fact, when a CEO is slated to address a conference or an employee group, professional speakers and meeting planners alike assume the scheduled “opening remarks” will, undoubtedly, take 15, 20, or even 30 minutes.
Whether you’re a CEO giving a state-of-the-company speech or a systems analyst presenting your recent finding to the management team, never let your presentation limp to a close. Instead, firmly conclude with your prepared remarks—that pithy quote, rhetorical question, clever anecdote, or summary that will challenge your audience to action.
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