NBC's The Apprentice 4: A Presentation Disaster
Monday November 7, 2005
Week 7 of NBC's The Apprentice 4 challenges the teams with the task to deliver an educational presentation for The Learning Annex. Audience members rate the teams on the entertainment and educational value of the seminar. Capital Edge, presents a "Sex at Work" theme which made the audience uncomfortable with Clay's off-colored comments. Capital Edge heads for the boardroom with a low rating for "poor presentation skills."
Small Business Lesson: One of the secrets of a knockout business presentation is to forget comedy. Clay's attempts to entertain the audience backfired. Remember your audience didn't come to laugh; this is a business presentation not a stand up routine. Leave your jokes at home. It's ok to throw in a few natural off the cuff laughs but don't overdo it. Discover more " Secrets to a Knockout Business Presentation."
Small Business Lesson: One of the secrets of a knockout business presentation is to forget comedy. Clay's attempts to entertain the audience backfired. Remember your audience didn't come to laugh; this is a business presentation not a stand up routine. Leave your jokes at home. It's ok to throw in a few natural off the cuff laughs but don't overdo it. Discover more " Secrets to a Knockout Business Presentation."


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