Pitch Perfect

Watch the following Lynda.com videos from the video serious Giving Your Elevetor Pitch with Todd Dewett:

◦“Benefits to an Elevator Pitch” (2 min 01 s)
◦“Making an Initial connection” (2 min 43 s)
◦“Structuring your Pitch” (3 min 57 s)


•Then, rank the following factors in order of importance when developing an elevator speech, and provide a rationale for your response. 
◦Speech is confident, not arrogant
◦Use of positive and compelling words
◦Short in duration
◦General to the industry in question
◦Specific to the company’s mission and company’s values