Be Concise

Being concise stems from being clear.

As a matter of fact, they go hand in hand with each other. The elements on being clear include:

             1. Focusing on a Few Principle Ideas
             2. Do Not Go Off on a Tangent
            3. Do Not Provide Too Much Details

Focusing on a Few Principle Ideas: 

It is important not to ramble on about irrelevant material pursuant to your presentation. Make sure to focus on a few principle ideas and elaborate on those points, rather than introducing a new idea without expanding on previous points. Relatively, your presentation "should include a limited number or main points, say, two to four" (Guffrey, 2003).

Do Not Go Off on a Tangent: 

Similar to the concept of digressions, going off on a tangent refers to the idea that the presenter begins talking about a completely different topic than their own. Just remember, do not suddenly begin talking about different topic as it is a waste of time. Remember to stay on track and go back to remembering your purpose.

Do Not Provide Too Much Details: 

Make sure to narrow down the information to the correct information and the correct amount of information. Ask yourself, does your audience really need to know this? In most cases, if your audience requires more information, they will most likely ask for more information during the discussion portion of your presentation. Or will ask for clarification during the presentation.  It is important to remember that, "too much information can obscure the main message" (Guffrey, 2003).

The above video reflects the connection of being clear and concise during a presentation, using "chicken" as an example. 

Works Cited:

Guffey, M. E. (2003). Business Communication: Process and Product, 4e. Thomson, South-

 Western