Presentation should include
- choosing a presentation medium
- drafting and practicing the presentation
- using sales and service skills, such as
- active listening
- client engagement or building a rapport with the client
- closing skills
- concise communication
- conflict management and resolution
- contract negotiation
- product knowledge
- time management
- communicating the design elements of the proposed landscape according to the client’s requirements (e.g., reflecting the client survey) effectively and clearly.
Teacher Resource: Prepared Public Speaking, FFA
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the key elements of effective communication skills?
- What is considered appropriate dress for a professional presentation?
- What are the methods of delivering a presentation?
- What is the importance of oral and written skills when presenting a landscape plan?
- Why is an understanding of marketing principles and business management important to entrepreneurial success in the landscaping industry?