May 6, 2010

Logistical Factors in Presentations

How do logistics affect your presentation? List some logistical factors that may affect your choice of presentation aid and explain how to adjust for each factor.

The factors of time, environment, and audience are all logistical factors which can affect the presentation. The amount of time given for a presentation is essential in the planning for and delivery of the presentation. What happens though when previous presenters or unexpected factors cause the time for the presentation to be cut. Presenters need to be prepared enough so that if the presentation needs to be altered because of time it can be. Practicing the presentation to plan for time changes will give the presenter a sense of flexibility in working with any situation.

Another factor that logistically can be an issue is that of the environment. The environment for the presentation can be affected by light, size of the room, temperature, or even color of paint. Being aware of the impact of these environmental factors will enable the presenter to get a clear grasp of what the audience may or may not be feeling during the presentation. A preview of the environment will give the presenter a heads up on what to expect.

Lastly, the audience are a logistical factor that plays a part in the presentation. Knowing the demographic information will affect the content of the presentation and if not addressed and recognized ahead of time this could cause major problems during the presentation.

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