Even those who present balance sheets, sales figures or forecasts can captivate their audience.
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Dusseldorf “Every number in a lecture halves the number of listeners,” said former Federal President Horst Köhler. But it doesn’t have to be that the audience’s attention falls when numbers are presented.
Whether price development, annual balance sheet or sales forecast – with a few tricks, figures can also be presented in an exciting and memorable way. Presentation trainer Viola Restle has put together the five most important tips that she has tried out herself intensively as a manager in the finance and controlling department.
The presentation trainer recommends combining sober numbers with emotions – this way they are easier to remember.
Tip 1: An intelligent arc of suspense
Whether in the office or at a virtual event: A strong start succeeds when the audience puzzles or gaps in knowledge are revealed, which the speaker then announces to clear up. That makes the audience curious, they also want to know the solution – the attention, assures Restle, is then guaranteed.
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