week 9 discussion 10

“What is important in your elevator pitch?”

Please respond to the following:

• Watch the following Lynda.com videos from the video serious Giving Your Elevator Pitch with Todd Dewett:
  • “Benefits to an Elevator Pitch” (2:01)
  • “Making an Initial Connection” (2:43)
  • “Structuring your Pitch” (3:57)

• Then, rank the following factors in order of importance when developing an elevator speech, and provide a rationale for your response.
  • Speech is confident, not arrogant
  • Use of positive and compelling words
  • Short in duration
  • General to the industry in question
  • Specific to the company’s mission and company’s values
• Enter the forum to get started discussing the topic with your classmates. Respond to at least one (1) of your other classmate’s comments.

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