Presentation skills are highly important in today’s corporate scenario, no matter which field you are in. Experts say that along with good communication skills, presentation skills too make a huge difference.
Anand Dewan, senior vice president – business impact group, Kotak Life Insurance opines, “Presentation skills are imperative for any working professional who carries an aspiration to grow in the corporate world. With every step
one takes towards the corporate ladder, the opportunities for making presentations also increase. The one-to-many communication need increases gradually and one-to-one interactions decrease; needless to say, this is integral even as you step from one ladder to next. Perceptions play a very important role in the corporate world and each opportunity of presentation also builds perceptions about an individual. For instance, right from how you open the presentation to how you take questions or tackle objections and finally how you close, leave a lasting impression.”
According to Dr Shuchi Agrawal, associate dean, IILM Institute for Higher Education, “Good presentation skills define our ability to present information to others effectively. It is a major factor in becoming successful in today’s business world. It doesn’t matter how good a person is at his or her job! If that person does not have the
presentation skills to explain an idea, a project, a recommendation, a service or a product to others, then nothing will ever happen to that idea, project, recommendation, service or product. Your audience – subordinate or superior need to see confirmation of your decisive planning skills and leadership abilities.”
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