Delivering a presentation can provoke minor jitters or abject terror. Relax. Breathe. These guidelines will set you on the proper course for engaging with your audience.
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It’s going to be a wild ride with all the stories communicators can expect to compete with, and it’s going to be more crucial than ever to know how to get in front of decision-makers.
Setting up a plan and building a response team are just the first steps. Putting those elements—and people—through the paces requires diligence and more than a little imagination.
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