I think the best way to rerail a derailed presentation is to say something like "great question, let's talk afterwards about that." This prevents from ostracizing the person asking the question, makes them feel heard and cared for while staying on track!

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Create a “parking lot” mechanism for people to quietly ask you their questions without interrupting your flow, and you can address parking lot questions at the end. Digitally: questions feature in Zoom/Google Meet, or a web form link, & QR code link pointing to the link if IRL. Analog: One of those giant post-it notes or large piece of paper where people can write their question for you.

Off-topic questions can derail a presentation, but with tact and focus, you can steer back. I acknowledge the question respectfully—“That’s an interesting point, and I’d be happy to discuss it after the session”—then seamlessly transition back to the main topic. Using deliberate hand gestures and confident eye contact, I redirect attention to key points. By balancing engagement with assertiveness, I ensure the audience feels valued while keeping the presentation aligned with its purpose.

To me, navigating off-topic questions during a presentation requires tact and focus. I would start by acknowledging the question respectfully, e.g., "That's an interesting point; thank you for sharing." Then, redirect to the main topic with, "Let’s focus on [current topic] for now, and we can revisit this during the Q&A." If the question is valuable but not immediately relevant, I can note it for later with, "Great point—I’ll add it to our list to address at the end." Setting expectations at the start, like stating, "We’ll take questions after each section," can also help. This keeps the presentation on track while ensuring the audience feels heard and valued.