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The brain needs context to understand
Understanding develops gradually, much like following a plan to achieve a goal.
Whether you're building a house, participating in a Vasaloppet, or preparing a delicious potato gratin, success depends on having a clear plan and structure.
Having a goal alone isn't enough; the critical factor is the series of steps taken toward achieving it. In cooking, this is called a recipe; in construction, it's a blueprint; and in presentation techniques, it's known as a Storyline.
Milestones create a storyline
Storylines are rhetorical plans; they are recipes for getting people to listen and understand. No one goes from ignorance to knowledge directly when listening. It happens gradually. This is the very best way to conduct training, a Monday meeting, or a sales pitch. People understand nothing whatsoever without the context that milestones create. There’s no potato gratin if you have turnips instead and forget to turn on the oven.
Milestones create order in the brain
Milestones are the building blocks that create order in the human brain to piece together the story and provide context. Together, they create the whole that we need to understand a message. Just as there are different recipes for different dishes, there are different storylines for different purposes and meetings. Each milestone has a clear role in a specific plan for the listeners. Some milestones create engagement, others clarity, some activity, and others realize the knowledge you want to provide them so they understand how it should be used.
Focus on the listeners
Milestones enable you to concentrate on guiding your listeners through each step of your presentation, ensuring that no one is lost along the way. Each milestone has a specific task, making your objectives clear. As you present, your goal is to help your audience both feel and understand the content, while effectively leading them through the entire presentation to achieve the final objective.
More Help During Your Preparations
Break Down Goals: Dividing a larger goal into smaller, manageable milestones provides clarity on what needs to be achieved to effectively reach your listeners.
Adjust Strategy: Milestones help you adjust your strategy as needed, ensuring you stay on track to achieve clarity and create meaningful content.
Increase Flexibility: This approach allows you to adapt your content more easily, accommodating new information or changes as they arise.
Boost Motivation: Achieving milestones gives a sense of accomplishment and progress, which enhances the motivation of both you and your listeners. This helps capture and maintain attention throughout the presentation.
With storylines, you access structured recipes with milestones to successfully achieve your goals and engage your audience.
