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.