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Introduction to business presentations

Do you dread the thought of giving a business presentation? You're not alone. In the workplace, you'll be called upon to speak publicly for a variety of reasons.

Possible reasons include:

• Being asked to give a report or presentation during a meeting
• Being asked to share your knowledge or expertise on a given topic
• Being asked to teach a new skill (a systems administrator might be asked to teach coworkers how to use a new email client)
• Being asked to give an informative presentation in order to draw newcomers to an activity, group, or program with which you are involved