Interview method

Part 5 — Executive communication

2 structures for speaking with an executive's confidence and clarity: PREP for taking a position on an open question in under 2 minutes, Claim-Evidence for arguing from evidence in front of an expert, impatient audience.

Taking a position PREP Point, Reason, Example, Point. The base structure of any persuasive answer — for answering any opinion question with confidence. 90 s to 2 min · Opinions, recommendations, disagreement Arguing from evidence Claim-Evidence Claim, Evidence. An ultra-compact argument structure for defending a quantified technical choice in front of an expert audience. Compact format · Quantified recommendations, expert debate

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