> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.pmguidebook.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.pmguidebook.com/people-skills/communication/delivering-presentations-and-demos.md). # Delivering Presentations and Demos Delivering presentations and demos involves presenting information or showcasing a product in a clear, engaging, and persuasive. This skill is crucial in various scenarios, such as pitching a new feature to stakeholders, training your team on a new tool, or demonstrating the functionality of your product to customers. ## Example Consider a Product Manager at a computer hardware company, such as Apple, who is tasked with presenting a new smartphone feature, "Tap to Share Contact Info," to stakeholders. The Product Manager prepares a comprehensive presentation highlighting the new feature's benefits, such as ease of use and time efficiency, its market potential, and how it aligns with the company’s strategic goals of enhancing user experience and staying ahead of competitors. To prepare the demo, the Product Manager collaborates with the design and engineering teams to ensure the feature is feasible. They plan a user journey that showcases how the feature works - from tapping the contact info to sharing it with another user. They also anticipate potential questions from stakeholders, such as privacy concerns and compatibility issues, and prepare responses in advance. During the presentation, the Product Manager walks the stakeholders through the demo, explaining each step of the user journey. They highlight how the feature enhances the user experience and sets the company apart from its competitors. The combination of the presentation and demo helps the stakeholders visualize the feature's value, increasing the likelihood of gaining their support. ## Pain Points Creating engaging presentations and demos can be challenging, especially when dealing with complex information or skeptical audiences. It's also important to handle questions and feedback effectively. You need to be prepared to address concerns, provide additional information, and demonstrate your presentation's value. ## Practical Exercise Choose a feature of your product. How would you present it to a non-technical audience? Consider the key points you would highlight, how you would explain its functionality, and how you would demonstrate its value. ## Related Research Topics * Presentation skills \[ [Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=Presentation%20skills%20in%20product%20management) | [Perplexity](https://www.perplexity.ai/?q=Presentation%20skills%20in%20product%20management) ] * Demo techniques \[ [Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=Demo%20techniques%20in%20product%20management) | [Perplexity](https://www.perplexity.ai/?q=Demo%20techniques%20in%20product%20management) ] * Visual communication \[ [Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=Visual%20communication%20in%20product%20management) | [Perplexity](https://www.perplexity.ai/?q=Visual%20communication%20in%20product%20management) ] * Public speaking \[ [Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=Public%20speaking%20in%20product%20management) | [Perplexity](https://www.perplexity.ai/?q=Public%20speaking%20in%20product%20management) ] * wireframes \[ [Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=wireframes%20in%20product%20management) | [Perplexity](https://www.perplexity.ai/?q=wireframes%20in%20product%20management) ] --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://www.pmguidebook.com/people-skills/communication/delivering-presentations-and-demos.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.