Ending a Presentation

Using all of the information that Ms. Graff has just presented as a starting point, my product development team has been trying to enhance our product to include more of customer’s desired features. Our specific proposals were described in detail in the memo that was circulated last week, so I see no reason to cover them in depth at this point in time. However, we do need to open a dialogue about which changes we’re going to implement, and a timeline for doing so.

To circulate - to move from one place to another; to pass from one person to another so that information is shared

So, as our presentation concludes, I want to repeat the key points. First, our market share is showing a downward trend. Second, our marketing campaign isn’t appropriate for our target audience. Third, many key features are missing from our product. Our recommendations are to revamp our marketing campaign and redesign our product. We are facing some serious problems, and we need your input in order to deal with them as quickly as possible.

Trend - something that changes in one direction over time; a general way that something is changing or developing over time

Without further ado, I’d like to open the floor for discussion. Shawn will be our moderator.

Without further ado - without any more delay; without waiting any longer

to open the floor - to allow anyone in the room to speak; to invite comments from other people

Moderator - a person who guides a discussion and decides who may speak