become a powerful technical speaker in 7 simple steps
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Become A Powerful Technical Speaker In 7 Simple StepsDr. Jim Anderson / (@drjimanderson)
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Plan Organize Create Demo Present Change
Pre
pare
Deliv
er
Audience
Outline
ColorMake
Friends
Feedback
Purpose
Images &Positioning
Anticipate
The Roleof Slides
NextTime
SpeechType
Qualifications
Text
3Components
Nerves
Review
StrongerClose
Plot
Checklist
Middle toClose
Edit
Q&A
StrongOpening
Research
Intro
1 Take-Away
Preparation
Script
LimitedScope
Purpose
Anticipate
Outcomes
Collection
Discussion
Rehearse
7xPractice
Movements& Gestures
Credibility
Timing
Energy
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A Good Technical Presentation Starts With Good Planning
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Purpose
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Audience
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Speech Type -- 5 To Choose From
•to inform•to persuade•to inspire•to teach•to entertain
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Organizing What You Want To Say Is The KeyTo Clear Communication
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Qualifications
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Outline
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Strong Opening
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Middle To Close
Opening
Close
Middle
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Stronger Close
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Creating Your Presentation Is Where You Need To Match Your Images With Your Words
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Research
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Edit
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Plot
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Line Graph
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Plotting Multiple Data Sets On A Single Graph
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Bar Graph
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Horizontal Bar Graph
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Horizontal Bar Graph
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Negative Bar Graph
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Pie Charts
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Area Graph -- Blood Pressure
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Area Graph -- Farming
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Bad Bar Graph
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Review
Too Much Detail!
Back To School Time:
•Affect v. Effect
•Whose v. Who’s
•Your v. You’re
•Its v. It’s
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Text
40 point Title28 point Heading
24 point Sub-headings
18 point References and Labels
Avoid using 12 point font or smaller
• Use Microsoft sans serif fonts– Sans Serif– Not Sans Serif
• Use readable font sizes
• Use appropriate color combinations
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Color
• Avoid loud, garish colors…dark text on light background is best.
• Avoid text colors that fade into background, i.e. blue and black
• Avoid color-blind combinations:
• Red and green
• Blue and yellow
1%
5%
0.001%Most Effective Combo!
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Picking The Right Colors Using Microsoft’s Paint Program
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Pick A Color That You Want To Use As Your Main Color
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Red: 214, Green 104, Blue: 103
Microsoft Paint Will Tell You What R,G,B Values Make Up That Color
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Adobe’s Online Program Kuler Will Tell You What Colors To Use With Your Main Color
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Images & Positioning: The Rule Of Thirds
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Demos Can Add A Great Deal To A Technical Presentation … But They Are Dangerous
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Purpose
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Outcomes
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Anticipate
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Preparation
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Script
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Limited Scope
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Knowing How To Rehearse Is The Key To Delivering A Good Technical Presentation
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7x Practice
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Credibility
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Timing
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Movements & Gestures
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Energy
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The Presentation Is Where You Get To Shine And Connect With Your Audience
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Intro -- It sets the stage for the rest of your presentation, don’t leave it to chance!
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Q&A
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Checklist
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Nerves
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Make Friends
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The Role Of Slides
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3 Components
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Every Technical Presentation Is An Opportunity For You To Learn How To Change
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Next Time
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Feedback
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Collection
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Discussion
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What Do You Remember?
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Plan Organize Create Demo Present Change
Pre
pare
Deliv
er
Audience
Outline
ColorMake
Friends
Feedback
Purpose
Images &Positioning
Anticipate
The Roleof Slides
NextTime
SpeechType
Qualifications
Text
3Components
Nerves
Review
StrongerClose
Plot
Checklist
Middle toClose
Edit
Q&A
StrongOpening
Research
Intro
1 Take-Away
Preparation
Script
LimitedScope
Purpose
Anticipate
Outcomes
Collection
Discussion
Rehearse
7xPractice
Movements& Gestures
Credibility
Timing
Energy
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Where Do I Go From Here?
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