Essay On Tell Em Rule

Public speaking can be scary for anyone who has never attempted such a task before. Standing alone, twiddling your fingers, with words scrambling out of your mouth faster than a can of spilled alphabet soup; it can be very intimidating. When speaking, a simple way to remove some of that tension/attention off you, is to add a visual such as a graph, poster, or powerpoint. That doesn’t mean oneself is completely off the hook, when presenting, it is critical to maintain eye contact, follow the rule of “Tell’em,”, and to know the content in the presentation like the back of a palm. Following these simple rules can ensure effective, and well delivered presentation.
Eye contact is the first step to presenting, because when adding the element
“The rule of tell’em [is essentially] Tell’em what you are going to tell em, tell it to them, and then tell’em what you told them. This rule [is advising you to] start with an introduction, including an “agenda” or set of objectives; provide the content; and summarize the presentation.” (Lenz, McCallister, Luks Le, Fessler) Despite all the time, and knowledge the presenter put into the (approximately) five minute presentation, “People will remember no more than five key points. It is incumbent on the presenter to determine the appropriate key points, communicate them effectively to the audience, and get the audience to remember them. Don’t leave it up to the audience to determine what the important points are.” (Lenz, McCallister, Luks Le, Fessler) I believe the rule of Tell’em is one of, if not, the biggest rule when it comes to presenting, or speaking. If you aren’t hinting to the main points, or if a topic is too abstract, it can be difficult for some to follow along. By providing the key points clearly in the beginning, and reminding the audience in the end, you are ensuring that your key objectives are being