ABSTRACT
In an oral presentation exercise the participant is asked to prepare for and deliver a formal, “stand up” speech about some subject matter to someone in authority or important to the individual or organization. The participant is first given instructions and some materials to study. After a relatively short time to prepare, the participant is asked to make a presentation for 10 to 20 minutes depending on the demands on the job. After the presentation, the assessor may ask questions. Assessors can evaluate the presentation on dimensions such as technical knowledge, oral presentation skill, persuasiveness, and empathy for the audience, and possibly stress tolerance if the assessor wishes to challenge the participant.
