Preparation
The process of taking what you know and focusing on what’s important to achieve the desired outcome.
- Saves time
- Improves productivity
- Increases the effectiveness
- Builds credibility
- Shows professionalism
- Improves perceptions of others
- Demonstrates respect for the audience
- Secure and safe performance
‘Failing to prepare is preparing to fail’
- Focusing on outcomes
- Analysis of brief (e.g. music script)
- Content of message
- Props and visual aids
- Costume and dress
- Audience characteristics
- Venue and environment