What do you do if your research findings need to be presented confidently as an economist?

Before preparing your presentation, it's essential to understand the core message you want to convey and what you want your audience to take away. In my experience, focusing on the "why" behind your research can help you communicate its relevance and impact more effectively. I often start by jotting down the primary objectives of my research and the key messages I want to deliver, which serves as a foundation for the entire presentation.

Simplesmente apresento os resultados das pesquisas conforme o modelo e metodologia reproduzem. Monstro exatamente o que os dados e método expressam naquele momento sem viés. Se for pertinente a minha opini?o pessoal sobre os resultados, farei com base na minha experiência com conhecimento técnico e prático.

Audience analysis - always the first step before any presentation. Who is the audience? What's their understanding level? What are they looking for? Without answering these questions, should never dive into making the presentation!

A deep understanding of your data, how you collected it, and what it signifies is fundamental. This not only boosts your confidence but also prepares you to discuss your methodology and findings in detail. Personally, I spend significant time revisiting my analysis, ensuring I can explain the rationale behind each method and the implications of the findings in layman's terms, making the information accessible to all audience types.

A well-structured presentation helps in logically guiding your audience through your research. I typically structure my presentations to start with an introduction to the research question, followed by the methodology, findings, implications, and finally, conclusions and recommendations. This linear progression helps the audience follow along without getting lost in complex data or economic theories.

I've spent hours practicing my presentation in front of the mirror, to colleagues and even recording myself to identify areas for improvement. This practice allowed me to develop a confident and fluid delivery, effectively conveying my findings to stakeholders.

It's crucial to demonstrate mastery of the subject and be prepared to answer any questions or criticisms from audience members. I particularly have carefully reviewed my studies and anticipated the possible questions that might arise based on the results. By preparing comprehensive and well-founded answers, I was able to address the participants' concerns with confidence and authority, thus strengthening my presentation.

There are few other aspects- -Non verbal cues, -body language, -use of humor -And esp if it's a diverse set of audience - then any cultural aspects or nuances?