Three things i learned

  • Skip to the heart of the message ( 2 to 3 sentence)
  • Make my point and zip it
  • Finish just under time

Skip to the heart of the message (what is need to be known)

skip (what is nice to be known)

  • skip the preamble an introductory statement in a document that explains its purpose and underlying philosophy
  • skip qualification
  • skip backstory
  • skip thinking out loud

Make your point and zip it

  • State your heart of the message
  • End your talking turn
  • Give them a chance to talk (look for head nods and non-verbal cues)

Finish just under time

  • Asked for 30 minute finish in 28 minute