5 strategies to defuse the audience
October 9, 2008
Sometimes your audience needs defusing. You may know ahead of time that the audience is likely to be hostile to your ideas, or there may be a big issue looming over them which distracts them from listening to your presentation. Or they may simply not be that interested in listening to you.
Whatever the issue, it’s best to acknowledge it in the opening of your presentation. Here are some strategies:
1. Acknowledge the audience’s concerns
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