How To Present Figures and Numbers

optimumbusines on 2 September 2024

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Have you ever needed to present numbers or figures, only to find that you battle expressing (putting into words) what the numbers and trends are doing?

Never struggle to speak about numbers and figures again be it in a business presentation, meeting, speech or an email.

Learn many different ways of being able to say that the numbers are decreasing or escalating, flatlining or are erratic and so much more, simply by watching this video.

Learn about:

  1. The difference between Figures and Numbers
  2. The different types of Figures
  3. How to express different trends (words)
  4. Additional wording to use (phrases, with some examples)
  5. Practice presenting (Finish the sentences, using the figures provided, before comparing your answers to ours)

In section 3 of the video, you will find all the wording you would need to know in order to be able to talk about and describe different number trends, such as when the numbers are:

  1. Going up – quickly
  2. Going up – gradually / slowly
  3. Flat (not going up or down)
  4. No change in any direction (doing exactly what they were doing before)
  5. Going down – general wording to use
  6. Going down – gradually / slowly
  7. Going down – quickly
  8. Going up then down and visa versa (are all over the place)
  9. Good / positive results
  10. Bad / negative results
  11. Small changes, in any direction
  12. Big / Large changes, in any direction

Please note that this video is fairly advanced and may not be suitable for those just starting to learn Business English.

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Lyn has worked in various business areas of large, internationally-recognised, multinational telecommunication corporate organisations since 2004, gaining significant expertise in the business language of each. Her role regularly combined the functions of internal communications, training and change management on large projects and other strategic initiatives. She also has specific experience in: – Creating HR policies and procedures – Talent recruitment lead creation procedures – Process creation, optimisation and re-engineering in AP, sourcing and HR – Migrating and managing SOX and EWC compliance, and implementations – Global and regional Shared Service Centre management and implementations – Bid Management – EcoMetric assessment training and certification procedures – Internship creation and management – Full SAP, IFRS15, Concur and S4 Hana implementations QUALIFICATIONS She has a four-year Higher Diploma in Education from the University of Natal, in secondary (high school) second language teaching. She also has a Bachelor of Arts degree, from the University of South Africa (UNISA), majoring in Psychology. She is a certified EcoMetrist and has an Advanced 120 Hour TEFL certificate. Her combination of international business experience provides practical, professional know-how, combined with excellent qualifications, ensures an effective all-round, expert approach to training.

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