Conducting Productive Rehearsals and Reviews
The following suggestions apply to both the presenter and the evaluators.
Agree on the ground rules. Let all participants know what procedure is to be followed, when comments are to be made, and whether to ask questions. I recommend having the speaker give the presentation without interruption, either in full or one segment at a time. Much time is typically wasted during dry runs with continual interruptions. Hold comments to the end of a segment or of the entire presentation.
Distribute materials to reviewers. Distribute evaluation forms and copies of visual aids.
Make the presentation. Often presenters show the visuals and merely state, "Here, I intend to say . . ." This process exercises only the ...
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