Trying to answer a difficult or a confrontational question in the Q and A time slot without a thorough preparation is certainly a foolish and unprofessional thing to do
You must take the Q and A seriously because you will be judged j for your Q and A answers just as critically as you are for your presentation.
Here is the solution:
After you have written and rehearsed your talk make a list of five to ten questions, wanted and unwanted that you think you may be asked.
Then WRTE out a strong but BREIF answer, preferably fewer than fifty words. Writing out EACH Answer is ESSENTIAL for a smooth, consistent and confident answer that makes sense. Sometimes it happens that you cannot think of a good answer to a tough question. By all means feel free to ask a colleague, a friend, your smart sister-in-law or anyone who might be able to give you a good answer. Write it down IMMEDIATELY!
Then you must rehearse these answers as many times as you need to so that you are familiar with each one and not intimidated by them. Remember I said, “Take your Q and A seriously” Don’t rush!
Try to include one or two pieces of information that deals with something positive you can say about yourself and try to figure out a way that you can include this information in your talk.
Be aware of your umms and ahhs and try to restrict yourself from making those sounds.
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