8. This Executive Personality Seldom
Makes Quick Decisions
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Charismatic
2. Thinker
3. Skeptic
4. Worrier
5. Controller
6. All Of The Above
9. Which Of The Following Is A Perfect
Organizational Format For Executives?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Introduction-Body-Conclusion
2. Problem-Solution-Risk-Cost
3. Situation-Solution-Support-Investment
4. Current Reality-Opportunity-Cost
5. Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats
6. None Of The Above
10. ‘Anticipate, Listen, Answer, Probe’
Refers To Which of The Following?
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Research For Executive Presentation
2. Style During Executive Presentation
3. Questions In Executive Presentation
4. Follow-Up After Executive Presentation
5. None Of The Above
11. What Does The Word ‘Synchronize’
Refer To In An Executive Presentation?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Dress Similar To The Executive(s)
2. Adopt Voice Pattern Of Executive(s)
3. Copy Enthusiasm Of Executive(s)
4. Read Body Language Of Executive(s)
5. All Of The Above
6. None Of The Above
12. “Never Assume The Decision-Maker
Is The CEO”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False
13. The ‘Gatekeeper’ Refers To Which Of The
Following In An Executive Presentation?
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Your Supervising Manager
2. Your Teammate Who Scheduled It
3. The Senior-Most Executive
4. The Administrative Assistant
5. None Of The Above
14. ‘The Credibility Factor’ Refers
To Which Of The Following Questions?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Does Presentation Help Us Reach Our Goals?
2. Does Presentation Help Me Reach My Goals?
3. Is Presentation Accurate, Timely, Professional?
4. Do I Trust This Presenter?
5. All Of The Above
6. None Of The Above
16. I. Executive Presentation Overview
A Career-Defining Opportunity
A Guaranteed High Anxiety Event
And Just A Sale Pitch!
- About Your Proposal
- About Your Future
17. II. Executive Profiles
Power To Make Decisions
Superiors To Please
Focus On Tomorrow; Protect Today
Overwhelmed With Information
Extraordinarily Busy; Quick and Impatient
18. Common Truths About All Executives
They Have Careers…
They Want To Win…
So It’s All About Them!
19. “The Toughest Crowd You’ll Ever Present To”
Board of Directors
CEO
Senior Managers
Significant Customers
21. “You Can’t Ever Get Him
To Change His Mind”
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Charismatic
2. Thinker
3. Skeptic
4. Worrier
5. Controller
22. “She Is Far More Concerned With Costs
Than Potential Opportunities”
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Charismatic
2. Thinker
3. Skeptic
4. Worrier
5. Controller
23. “If You Have A Good Idea And Present It Well
Then She Is Both Excited And Supportive”
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Charismatic
2. Thinker
3. Skeptic
4. Worrier
5. Controller
24. “He Just Never Seems To Trust Anyone”
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Charismatic
2. Thinker
3. Skeptic
4. Worrier
5. Controller
25. “She Truly Needs Other Opinions Before
Making Up Her Own”
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Charismatic
2. Thinker
3. Skeptic
4. Worrier
5. Controller
26. “He Has Trouble Understanding The Opinion
Of Anyone Who Is Not An Authority”
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Charismatic
2. Thinker
3. Skeptic
4. Worrier
5. Controller
28. “He Can Make A Complex Decision On The
Spot”
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Charismatic
2. Thinker
3. Skeptic
4. Worrier
5. Controller
29. “Her Knee-Jerk Reaction Is To Say ‘No’ To
Everything Because Of Some Potential Risk”
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Charismatic
2. Thinker
3. Skeptic
4. Worrier
5. Controller
31. III. Executive Expectations
Content
Situation
- Problem
- Opportunity
Solution
- Risk
- Implementation
Support
- Benefits
Investment
Style
Professional
Respectful
Organized
Brief
Honest; Straightforward
Executive Perspective
Concise, Clear, Precise
32. ‘The Credibility Factor’
“Does this presentation help us reach our goals?”
“Does this presentation help me reach my goals?”
“Is the presentation accurate, timely, and professional?”
“Do I trust this presenter?”
33. IV. Preparation
Research
Time & Time Allotted
Location
Attendees
Executive Personality
Gatekeeper
Soft-Start
Handshake
Rapport
Pre-Meeting Activity
Early Arrival
‘Business Attire’
Materials Ready
Technology ‘Live’
Gatekeeper Rapport
Hard-Start
Thank-You
Go!
34. V. Content And Style
Introduction
Body (SSSI Method)
- Situation (Problem or Opportunity)
- Solution (Details, Risk, Implementation)
- Support (Benefits & Business Case)
- Investment
Conclusion
Discussion (Anticipate, Listen, Answer, Probe)
(Do Your Homework!)
35. Content and Style
Build Rapport-Building
Start Strong!
Maintain Respectful/Professional Tone
Balance The Power (Physically and Verbally)
Present Persuasively
Synchronize Body Language Throughout
Negotiate Carefully
Recognize ‘Ending Cues’; End With Rapport-Building
Follow-Up
36. VI. Executive Presentation Tips
Connect Ideas To People
Build Relationships
Respect Their Beliefs
Give Them Incentives To Say ‘Yes’
Always Be Strong!
Sell You!
37. Executive Presentation Tragedies
Sit Before They Do
Start Before They Invite You To
Say “I Know”
Argue…Ever!
Show Off Or Condescend
Interrupt
Assume The Decision-Maker
Display Sexism
Go Beyond Allotted Time
“Does this presentation help me reach my
goals?”
46. Which Of The Following Is A Perfect
Organizational Format For Executives?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Introduction-Body-Conclusion
2. Problem-Solution-Risk-Cost
3. Situation-Solution-Support-Investment
4. Current Reality-Opportunity-Cost
5. Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats
6. None Of The Above
47. ‘Anticipate, Listen, Answer, Probe’ Refers
To Which of The Following?
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Research For Executive Presentation
2. Style During Executive Presentation
3. Questions In Executive Presentation
4. Follow-Up After Executive Presentation
5. None Of The Above
48. What Does The Word ‘Synchronize’
Refer To In An Executive Presentation?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Dress Similar To The Executive(s)
2. Adopt Voice Pattern Of Executive(s)
3. Copy Enthusiasm Of Executive(s)
4. Read Body Language Of Executive(s)
5. All Of The Above
6. None Of The Above
49. “Never Assume The Decision-Maker
Is The CEO”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False
50. The ‘Gatekeeper’ Refers
To Which Of The Following?
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Your Supervising Manager
2. Your Teammate Who Scheduled The Presentation
3. The Senior-Most Executive
4. The Administrative Assistant
5. None Of The Above
51. ‘The Credibility Factor’ Refers
To Which Of The Following Questions?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Does Presentation Help Us Reach Our Goals?
2. Does Presentation Help Me Reach My Goals?
3. Is Presentation Accurate, Timely, Professional?
4. Do I Trust This Presenter?
5. All Of The Above
6. None Of The Above
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