Preparing for a presentation: to write a script or not?

This weekend, I'm filming a presentation video for a conference with some fellow consultants.
The question is whether to go without a script or to write one for this three-minute video.

What is the purpose of a presentation?

The goal of a presentation isn't just to look cool, is it?

The true purpose is to convey a message to the audience and encourage them to take the desired action.

Inspiring them—that is the message and story I need to think about.

The benefits of writing a script

In the process of writing a script, you narrow down the message you want to convey.
You sharpen and refine the message to be more direct and impactful.

Even if it's only three minutes, time management is important. You need to decide where and how much time to spend.
If you wing it, you might run out of time without saying the important things.

To really build up to a climax, it's better to have a script that serves as a blueprint with carefully considered time allocation.

The downsides of writing a script

The problem with writing a script is that it takes a lot of time.
If you don't have enough preparation time, your delivery will sound awkward and unnatural.

A half-baked script seems to have more downsides than benefits.

A compromise: the bullet-point script

Another approach is to keep the script to bullet points.
The idea is that you think through the content to some extent, but you don't need to complete it word for word.

For a presentation I'm really passionate about, I'll write a script.
But if I can't finish it, I'll give up and stick to bullet points.
I want to be flexible like that.

Is the ideal to write a script and then forget it!?

I've heard that great presenters write a precise script and then forget it.

What does it mean to forget a script you worked so hard to complete!?
That's what I wonder.

If you try to memorize and speak word for word, you sound stiff.
To speak naturally, it seems best to forget the script and approach it with a natural mindset.

Can I reach that level?
I'll do my best for the weekend!

This article was written by
Mousou Biz Planning Representative Shigeki Kawahara
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