Download - Speaker Orientation 2015
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Speaker OrientationSTC Technical Communication Summit 2015
Chris Hester, Conference Chair, @chris_ohKeith Anderson, Speaker Coach, @suredoc
(http://www.slideshare.net/stcsummit/speaker-orientation2015)
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Welcome!
Thank you for being part of an incredible program Your knowledge, experience, and willingness to
share brings attendees from around the world We hope you have a rewarding experience at the
Summit, and we hope you will join us again
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Today’s Agenda
Program committee What to expect
Before the Summit At the Summit After the Summit
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STC Summit 2015 Program Committee
Chris Hester, Conference Chair Pam Brewer, Program Chair Karen Bachmann, Program Chair Keith Anderson, Speaker Prep/Coach Track Managers Adam Evans: Art, Design, & Visual Communication Adriane Hunt: Training & Research Craig Baehr: Tools & Technology / API Documentation Jamie Gillenwater: Leadership & Management / Consulting
and Small Business Management Michelle Despres: Writing & Communication
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Before the Summit
Registered? Register as an attendee Make your hotel reservation at the Hyatt
Proceedings Deadline extended to Friday, May 8
Share your speaker status on your website with a badge
http://summit.stc.org/2015-summit-icons-share-your-involvement/
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Before the Summit: Promote
Promote your session on Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Take advantage of Lanyrd
Sign up with Twitter, LinkedIn, or email Build a speaker profile Add “coverage” to your session (links, blog posts,
handouts, etc.) Post Slideshare URL of your slides Send intro message, flag who you want to meet Flag sessions and events you want to attend, including
social activities (http://summit.stc.org/networking/) Send Chris your ID if your profile is missing or incorrect
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Before the Summit: Prep
Practice practice practice your presentation Get help from the Program Committee
Presentation walkthrough Content review Audience Q&A General information
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Before the Summit: Slides
Polish your presentation Add the STC Summit logo to your title slide
(http://summit.stc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Summit2015_dates.png)
Include your Twitter handle, #stc15, and the session name (or topic) on each slide
Use standard fonts Avoid complex colors that could degrade when moving
from one machine to another
Post your presentation to Slideshare.net Create your own slideshare.net account Use the tags: STC15, STC Summit 2015,
techcomm, and technical communication
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At the Summit: Locations
All conference sessions are in the Hyatt The Expo is in the Greater Columbus Convention
Center Check the program on
http://lanyrd.com/2015/stc15/ to confirm your session date, time, and room
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At the Summit: Audience
Various backgrounds, jobs, & experience levels May leave to find another session Expectations Presentation content will match the session description Speakers will be prepared Speakers will be respectful
Be mindful of language, sensitive topics, the back channel Start on time; end on time (including Q&A)
Advanced sessions will be advanced, beginner will be beginner
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At the Summit: Checking in
Pick up your packets/badges in the registration area – Regency Ballroom Foyer, 3rd floor, Hyatt
Visit the Education/Information Booth if you need anything – 2nd floor, near escalators
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At the Summit: Rooms & Equipment
All rooms (except progressions) have laptop, projector, microphones, screen
Use the STC laptop (preferred), unless you’ve made prior arrangements
If you use your equipment, provide standard video connectors/adapters
Most rooms have internet for speaker,WIFI for attendees in many areas
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At the Summit: Summit Playback
Summit Playback (formerly Summit@aClick) provides great value to attendees… many positive comments
STC vendor on site is different from A/V vendor Important we know if you are using the STC laptop
or your laptop (email/agreement) We record the presentation & sync your slides
Recorded: Presentations and lightning talks Not recorded: Workshops and progressions
Please help us make this go smoothly
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At the Summit: Your Session
Be prepared… practice aloud in advance… your evaluations will reflect it
Get to the room early Volunteer, program committee, and A/V help will be
on hand Repeat questions for all to hear…especially
important for recorded sessions Remind attendees to complete the evaluations
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At the Summit: Speaker Ready Room
This is a workroom with the same AV/IT equipment as the presentation rooms
Open Sunday – Tuesday, 8am – 5pm Reserve 30-minute slots (one hour max) Open to all speakers, 1pm – 3pm
Reserve a time to rehearse your presentation Work with a coach to get feedback Drop by during open hours to work on your slides
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After the Summit
Post your slides on Slideshare, Lanyrd if you haven’t already
Watch for your evaluations (August-ish)
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Find Us Online
http://summit.stc.org http://lanyrd.com/2015/stc15/ On Twitter:
Summit: @STC_Summit Chris Hester: @chris_oh Pam Brewer: @brewerpe Karen Bachmann: @karenbachmann Keith Anderson: @suredoc #stc15
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