Sample Answer for NRS 465 Discuss one personal strength and one weakness you have regarding professional presentations
Topic 9 DQ 1
Capstone projects in nursing entail making presentations to different audiences, especially organizational leaders and managers in the practicum site. One personal strength that I possess for professional presentation is confidence which is critical when speaking before any audience. Confidence demonstrates one’s abilities and knowledge concerning concepts they are delivering before such an audience; from organizational leaders to colleagues and even patients and other stakeholders. Confidence allows me to engage my audience and present my findings convincingly and interactively. Confidence is also critical to effectively and clearly articulate my perspectives, thoughts, and ideas on the current topic or issue (DeIuliis et al., 2024). Conversely, a weakness that I possess in making presentations is being ambitious and never allowing interruptions. Beginning a presentation can be nervous and makes one anxious. However, interruptions and the audience seeking clarifications can hamper effective presentation since they make me nervous and anxious.
Enhancing one strength and weak areas is critical in making effective presentations and engaging all stakeholders. Active listening is an effective approach that can improve my confidence and even help reduce anxiety and nervousness that emanate from interruptions during presentations (Melnyk et al., 2022). Through a keen interest in the responses and feedback from the audience, I can adapt a presentation style that caters to the audience’s needs and allows me to be composed, even when the audience interrupts the presentation. Improving active listening skills is essential as it enhances my presentation skills and overall communication abilities (Fossum et al., 2022). Active listening will enable me to understand my audience better, customize the presentation to meet their needs, and interactively engage them for better outcomes.
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