Business and Professional Communication Quarterly May 2024 Open Access

Team Presentation Theory II: Q&A Management

Daniel Usera The University of Texas at Arlington ; Alex Fuller

Abstract

Effective Q&A management in team presentations is a crucial yet often neglected aspect in academic discourse. Building upon Usera and Fuller’s previous work, this article explores the intricacies of Q&A management for teams. It outlines three key challenges teams face in managing Q&A, introduces two common components (isolated and embedded Q&A) with strategic insights, and proposes techniques for anticipating and responding to questions. By aligning Q&A strategies with the five team presentation formats identified by Usera and Fuller, this article offers a comprehensive framework for enhancing team presentations, with implications for educators, practitioners, and researchers in public speaking.

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Business and Professional Communication Quarterly
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2024-05-09
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10.1177/23294906241248384
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