How can you deliver a concise presentation to senior stakeholders?

1 Know your audience

Before you start designing your presentation, you need to understand who your senior stakeholders are, what their expectations and interests are, and how they prefer to receive information. Do some research on their backgrounds, roles, goals, challenges, and preferences. Ask yourself what they need to know, what they want to know, and what they don't need to know. Align your presentation with their needs and expectations, and tailor your content, tone, and style accordingly.

2 Define your purpose

Once you know your audience, you need to define the purpose of your presentation. What is the main message you want to convey? What is the outcome you want to achieve? What action do you want them to take? Write down your purpose in one sentence, and use it as a guide for your presentation. Make sure your purpose is clear, specific, and relevant to your senior stakeholders.

5 Practice and rehearse

The final step to delivering a concise presentation is to practice and rehearse it until you feel confident and comfortable. Practice your presentation out loud, using your visual aids and notes. Time yourself and adjust your content and pace accordingly. Anticipate possible questions and objections from your senior stakeholders, and prepare your responses. Rehearse your presentation in front of a colleague, a friend, or a mirror, and ask for feedback. Improve your delivery, body language, voice, and eye contact.