Imagine you have been asked to make FOUR presentations on "Effective Presentation Skills" for FOUR very different audiences. What would be your presentation objective for each group?

Write a 1-sentence objective statement (also known as "purpose statement") for each of the following audiences (refer to page 15 of the Munter and Russell text for sample objective statements) for a total of FOUR statements. Each statement will follow a pattern: "As a result of my presentation an audience of . . . (name the audience) will . . . (state your specific purpose for this audience and your intent clearly and concisely)."

An audience of CEOs
An audience of management-level corporate employees
An audience of volunteers between the ages of 50-60
An audience of technology employees under the age of 30
In paragraph form, discuss the following:

HOW did you decide to alter or change your presentation objective to meet the specific information needs of each audience? WHY?
HOW would you suggest your classmates improve or change their objective statements? WHY?

Objective statements for each audience:

1. As a result of my presentation, an audience of CEOs will understand the key strategies for delivering impactful and persuasive presentations to enhance their leadership communication skills.
2. As a result of my presentation, an audience of management-level corporate employees will gain practical techniques to engage and motivate their teams through effective presentation delivery.
3. As a result of my presentation, an audience of volunteers between the ages of 50-60 will learn how to confidently present their ideas and experiences in a way that resonates with their peers and inspires action.
4. As a result of my presentation, an audience of technology employees under the age of 30 will acquire innovative presentation skills that utilize digital tools to effectively communicate complex technical information.

In altering or changing the presentation objectives for each audience, I considered the specific needs, interests, and characteristics of each group. CEOs, for example, may be more interested in leadership and persuasive communication, while management-level employees may have a focus on team motivation. Volunteers in the age group of 50-60 might benefit from learning how to connect with their peers effectively, while technology employees under 30 may require a focus on digital tools and technical communication.

To suggest improvements or changes to classmates' objective statements, I would recommend considering the specific needs and characteristics of the audience in order to align the objective with their expectations and interests. It is important to tailor the content and delivery style to resonate with the audience and address their specific concerns or challenges. By doing so, the objective statements can be more impactful and relevant to the audience, leading to a more successful presentation.