A briefing is designed to provide information quickly and effectively about an issue. It is often used to influence decisions or offer solutions. Briefings can be delivered as short written documents or presented in person. You should prepare in the same way for both. In this book, novice and seasoned briefers will explore such issues as: • How do you get past your nervousness? • How do you determine the needs of an audience? • How does the environment affect the likelihood of an effective briefing? • How do you organize a briefing and otherwise prepare it? • What makes for an effective handout, graphic, talking point, and visual? • How should you answer questions? • How does your speaking style affect your effectiveness? • What should you do after the briefing is over? This guidebook gives you clear, straightforward tips and techniques to make you a confident, effective briefer who will be invited back by your audiences.A briefing is designed to provide information quickly and effectively about an issue. It is often used to influence decisions or offer solutions. Briefings can be delivered as short written documents or presented in person. You should prepare in the same way for both. This guidebook gives you clear, straightforward tips and techniques to make you a confident, effective briefer who will be invited back by your audiences.