Featured Presentation Q and A

In BNI Featured Presentations, it's generally NOT recommended to ask for questions at the very end. Instead, it's better to invite people to schedule one-on-one meetings or write down their questions on a business card for later review. This helps keep the presentation focused and prevents it from being derailed by a Q&A session. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• Maintaining Focus:

  A Q&A at the end can easily deviate from the intended message and goals of the presentation. By inviting people to follow up with specific questions, you maintain control and ensure your key points are the focus. 
• Time Management:
• BNI presentations have a limited time slot. A Q&A session can easily eat into that time, potentially leaving you short on time to share your most important information. 
• Referral Focus:
• The primary goal of a BNI Featured Presentation is to generate referrals. Inviting one-on-one meetings or business card questions allows you to focus on building relationships and understanding the needs of the audience, which is more likely to lead to referrals. 
• Alternative Approaches:
• If you do want to address questions, consider incorporating a Q&A section in the middle of the presentation or dedicating a portion of the time to it. This can be a valuable tool for engagement and clarifying key points, but it's important to manage it effectively.

• Planting Questions: Another alternative is to plant questionsAsk one or two people to ask a question that you can answer in a show andeffective way.

• Example:
• Darren from BNI Education Slots suggests not ending a presentation with a Q&A, as it can derail the intended message. 
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• By focusing on a clear message and inviting further discussion through scheduled follow-ups, you can maximize the impact of your BNI Featured Presentation and increase your chances of generating referrals. Plus, you are respecting the time allotted for your presentation.