2. For this group project, here are some things to keep in
mind:
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Explain who is your client, their objectives and yours.
Your presentation delivery is crucial
Don’t forget to use a variety of visual aids props
The more professional you present yourselves the more
successful you will be
• Also, be supportive of the other teams
A few key points
3. The team should see themselves as employees of
a company marketing their services to a potential
charitable funder.
8. University of Minnesota-Duluth Winning Marketing
Team Presenters: Grant Olson, Alyssa Nelson,
Kendall Dole, Rachel Blais, and Anthony Aguirre.
Team professionalism
10. To repeat
The funders will rate your presentation based on
• Their understanding of your client’s services
• The clarity of your PowerPoint presentation (where they
clearly see the value of your organization for the community as
per their objectives)
• The professionalism of your team
• The quality of the Team Packet submitted (prepare only one
packet which I will pass around to the Funders).
•They will determine how much funding they will be giving
your company.
A few key points
11. • Explain the external environment in which the
organization operates
• Understand competitors and constituents
• Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of organization
• State why your client’s business is important and should
be better known in the community
Who is your client?
12. • Try to cover things that make your project unique or
things that really stand out as issues in your minds!
• You are trying to sell us your client and you would like
us to invest in them.
• Your time is short, make the best of it.
Stick to crucial points
13. • State their Mission Statement
• If possible, state their Objectives
• Explain how the organization tries to attain their
objectives
• List the data which proves their effectiveness, or at least a
need for your client’s organization
• Try to find as many sources as possible showing us the
importance of your client’s worth
Organization’s Mission
Statement
14. • Logical structure of presentation
• Appropriate introduction and conclusion
• Tell them what you are going to tell them, tell them, and then
tell them what you told them
• Clear statement of the problem investigated and overview of
presentation
• Key “takeaways” are clear
• Appropriate transitions
• Teammates well coordinated and “in sync”
Presentation Delivery Style
15. • Use of PowerPoint is expected
• Should enhance the presentation
• Should facilitate understanding of the key points, without
being too wordy – Remember the technique that we
talked about
• Should be professional looking – careful on spelling,
grammar, etc.
• Use third person, as with written report
Visual Aids
20. Dress – business casual is okay, professional business
attire is great, be consistent within your group.
Professionalism
21. Attitude – respect and enthusiasm for your work is a plus
Professionalism
22. Always be respectful of the client and your audience
• Accentuate the positive
• Present weaknesses in as positive a manner as possible
Professionalism
23. • Clarify/Repeat the question (for the rest of the audience)
• Don’t be defensive!
• It’s OK to pause and think before answering or to consult
with your teammates (or even to say “we will have to get
back to you on that”)
Handling questions
24. • Be there
• Give presenters your attention
• Ask questions!
Pay attention!
26. Team Packet - Please provide me with a copy BEFORE
you present. Remember to make it look professional as
well.
Should include:
• Group presentation outline
• Information sheet
• PowerPoint slides
• Other handouts as submitted during presentation
Above All….