 | What's the occasion? |
| Who will the audience be? |
| How many are expected to attend? |
| Where will I speak? |
| What time do I begin? |
| What does my audience expect of me? |
| How can I gain and hold their attention? |
| How should I organize my presentation? |
| What kind of supporting material should I use for my ideas? |
| What kind of language or cultural differences might exist? |
| Will there be a question-and-answer period? |
| Will audience members interrupt with questions? |
| How long should my talk last? |
| If I start late am I still expected to end at a certain time? |
| Am I supposed to speak on a certain subject, or is the choice mine? |
| What does this audience already know about my subject? |
| Will I be able to use visual aids? If so, what type will work best? |
| How will the audience be dressed? |
| How should I dress? |
| Will I be standing behind a lectern? |
| Will I be using a microphone? What kind? Cordless? Handheld? |
| If I drive to the place, where will I park? |
| Will somebody meet me? |
| Who will introduce me? Does this person need information from me? |
