Chapter 6 · Practice 2 of 3
Rehearse handovers and cover for each other
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Why it matters
Handovers are where team presentations lose time and flow. Rehearse them like any other part:
- End your part with a one-line bridge: "That is how data is stored; Sara will now show how it syncs."
- Keep the laptop and clicker handover quick, or let one person drive slides while each speaks.
- Agree what happens if someone is ill or freezes: each member should know enough of the others' parts to cover briefly.
If a teammate stumbles, do not take over or correct them in front of the panel. Wait, and if they ask for help, add one or two sentences and hand back.
Do
- Rehearse every handover
- Agree a backup presenter for each part
Avoid
- Interrupting or correcting teammates in front of the panel