Review and Evaluation of the Pitch
Review and Evaluation of the Pitch
Importance of Reviewing and Evaluating
- Understand that reviewing and evaluating the pitch is as important as the initial planning and delivery stages.
- Feedback is crucial to identify strengths and areas for development which is vital for personal growth and learning.
- Recognise that some elements of the pitch might need a different approach or restructuring, evaluation is the key to identifying these.
Conducting Self-Evaluation
- Emphasise self-evaluation of your performance. Pinpoint what was achieved effectively and what could be improved upon.
- Reflect on the arguments made and the supporting evidence used. Did they effectively support the proposed business idea?
- Consider the delivery of the pitch: Was the pitch delivered in a confident, clear, and engaging manner?
Gathering Feedback
- Gather feedback from others. This can give powerful insights and lead to improvements.
- Ask specific questions when gathering feedback to get actionable comments.
- Understand that feedback can be both positive and constructive. Both can be used to hone the pitch presentation in the future.
Evaluating Outcomes
- Assess the immediate reaction to the pitch. Was there interest, boredom, confusion? This can highlight areas for further refining.
- Look at any agreements or commitments made following the pitch. If there were none, figure out why.
- Identify the questions raised or objections made. Could they have been addressed in the pitch itself?
Implementing Changes
- Utilise feedback and self-reflection to make necessary changes on the pitch.
- Consider practising the revised pitch with a different audience for fresh perspectives.
- Remember, perfecting the pitch is an ongoing process of review, evaluation, and change.