10 do's and don'ts to master before your next presentation

To give effective presentations, always start and end on time, eliminate excessive handouts, don't overuse sports analogies and try not to aim humor only at the top brass in the room, Steven Demaio writes. Also, make sure you respond promptly to follow-up questions sent via e-mail, no matter the person's rank.

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