Many of us are in the midst of strategic planning and preparations for 2010 as the end of the year rolls near. For most Recruiting executives, this means making presentations—business cases, strategic plans, discussion sessions, etc. Many of us are preparing for them in a hurry as timelines before the holidays are approaching. Some quick tips for effective presentations are in order.
To inform (e.g., updates to your recruiting team and hiring managers):
- Make sure the subject fits the time allotment
- Compare difficult to grasp ideas with familiar ideas
- Use visual aides
To convince (e.g., strategic plan proposal):
- Begin in a friendly manner
- Encourage "yes" responses from audience members
- Focus on conveying respect for the audience
To inspire action (e.g., hiring manager training):
- Begin with an example or incident
- State the point of the incident and the action the audience should take
- Include the benefits the audience will get from the action
If you're preparing a presentation on a specific recruiting topic, members be sure to check the Presentation Materials section of the Recruiting Roundtable Web site—there might be a presentation template ready for you. For example, see business case templates on onboarding, defining hiring needs, and campus recruiting.
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