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Presenting to executives
Kevin Goldsmith, CTO of Anaconda, emphasizes the unique nature of presenting to executives, highlighting the need for tailored preparation and engagement strategies. Key points include understanding the audience, allocating time for discussion, and being adaptable during the presentation. Post-meeting follow-up is crucial for addressing questions and gathering feedback.
Presenting to executives
- 1. Kevin Goldsmith, CTO@ Anaconda Principal @ Nimble Autonomy Presenting to executives
- 2. Presenting to executivesis different
- 3. @KevinGoldsmith Nimble Autonomy Differentcontext • Functional area • Scale of concerns • Different schedules LeadDev Live, January 2021
- 4. @KevinGoldsmith Nimble Autonomy Differentexpectation • Appropriate for the room • Ok to interject, challenge, question • Side discussions LeadDev Live, January 2021
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- 6. @KevinGoldsmith Nimble Autonomy Preparation •What is the goal? • Know your audience • Plan for half the time to be discussion (or less) • Have backup/detail slides for the deep dives • Be wary of starting with a TLDR LeadDev Live, January 2021
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- 8. “ ” @KevinGoldsmith LeadDev Live,January 2021 Nimble Autonomy Chinese Proverb The wise adapt themselves to circumstances, as water moulds itself to the pitcher
- 9. @KevinGoldsmith Nimble Autonomy Presenting •Don’t start with too much exposition • Watch for body language • Listen to what they are telling you • Let the people in the room guide you • If you don’t know, say so, and promise to follow up • Bring a buddy to look stuff up and collect next steps LeadDev Live, January 2021
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- 11. @KevinGoldsmith Nimble Autonomy Followup • Send out the deck • Follow up on any questions • Get feedback LeadDev Live, January 2021
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