If you ramble incoherently, avoid eye
contact, flash illegible transparencies on a screen, and seem nervous
and confused, then your colleagues are not only going to be irritated
at having their time wasted, they’re also going to question your
ability to do your job. However, if you present your ideas clearly
and persuasively, with self-assurance and skill, you will come
across as a reasonable, orderly person who has respect for the
audience and a clear, insightful mind. With this thought in mind,
here are a few guidelines to point you in the right direction