If you are speaking with a partner, coordinate your speech in advance. Confirm that both of you are in agreement on the topic and politics involved in the topic. It is counterproductive to have one...

If you are speaking with a partner, coordinate your speech in advance. Confirm that both of you are in agreement on the topic and politics involved in the topic. It is counterproductive to have one partner disagree or argue with the other. Also, decide in advance the roles of each presenter. Who will speak first? Who will distribute materials? Who will make the introductions? Who will summarize? Speaking with a partner can be a fun and rewarding experience or it can be a nightmare.