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http://www.exforsys.com/career-center/presentation-skills/handling-unexpected-events.html.
“A Blueprint for Dealing with the Unexpected in Work.” Skills You Need. n.d. Accessed July 23, 2015.
http://www.skillsyouneed.com/rhubarb/dealing-with-unexpected-at-work.html.
HOW TO SURVIVE
PRESENTATION
DISASTERS
!SOS
Prepare for the Worst!
Execute an Emergency Response!
Weathering Murphy’s Law
Stay Calm and Don’t Panic!
You Made It!
“Anything that can go wrong,
will go wrong.”
“Like in real life,
public speaking disasters
happen anytime.”
PACK A DISASTER BAG.
• Bring a spare flash drive
and file back-ups.
PERFORM A DRILL.
• Practice your speech
in advance.
ANTICIPATE THE RISKS.
• Prepare immediate solutions
to possible issues.
There’s no 911 here. Save yourself by prepping up!
A HAIL OF BAD AUDIENCE
FEEDBACK CAN BREAK
YOUR SPEECH.
Here’s how to respond to disastrous reactions:
TAKE DEEP
BREATHS.
• Collect yourself
when in hot water.
FOCUS ON
THE SITUATION.
• Reassure yourself
and your audience.
INJECT
SOME FUN.
• Incorporate humor
into your speech.
Keep your composure even in dire situations.
TAKE CHARGE.
• Avoid redirecting blame to others.
ATTEND TO INJURIES.
• Quickly respond to audience concerns.
STAY PUT.
• Don’t leave before solving all unexpected events.
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Preparedness is vital
to your survival.
Use these tips and you’ll
overcome any disaster!
HERE’S HOW TO COPE WITH THEM GRACEFULLY:
PRIME YOUR MIND
TO TACKLE CALAMITIES.
“Escape sticky situations.”
Handle presentation
crises with care.