how to prepare an ignite presentation
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How to prepare an Ignite
Presentation?
How to prepare an Ignite
Presentation?10 secre
ts inside
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is unlike anything you have ever done before
It is unlike anything you have ever done before.
It is unlike anything you have ever done before.
It’s worth repeating!
You are allowed only 20 slides
You are allowed only 20 slides
Slides advance every 15 seconds
You are allowed only 20 slides
Slides advance every 15 seconds (automatically)
20 slides x 15 seconds/slide= 5 minutes
20 slides x 15 seconds/slide= 5 minutes (only)
You are facing 2 challenges
You are facing 2 challenges
#1 Less time
You are facing 2 challenges
#1 Less time#2 Auto advancing slides
#1Less time
#1Less time
Less content
means
#1Less time
Less content
Talk what’s really
importantmeans
#1Less time
Less content
Talk what’s really
important
No time for introduction (warm up)
#1Less time
Less content
Talk what’s really
important
No time for introduction (warm up)
No repetitions
#2Auto
advancing slides
#2Auto
advancing slides
Your words and slides
should match
#2Auto
advancing slides
Your words and slides
should match
Know what’s coming on next slide
#2Auto
advancing slides
Your words and slides
should match
Know what’s coming on next slide
Rehearse well
Other Tips
#3 Why are you giving the talk?
“In 5 minutes you can only get them excited about the topic. When your PPT ends, the audience journey begins.”
What are the 3 things you want them to remember after your PPT
is over?
Say only those 3 things.
What are the 3 things you want them to remember after your PPT
is over?
Say only those 3 things.
#4 Be Confident
You are special.That’s why you have been asked to come on stage. Be proud and confident. You indeed have something meaningful to share.
#5 Who is your audience?
#5 Who is your audience?
They are a mixed lot.
#5 Who is your audience?
They are a mixed lot.
So don’t worry about them
#5 Who is your audience?
They are a mixed lot.
So don’t worry about them
Just keep your talk ‘jargon-free’. A class 10 student should be able to understand
your stuff.
Your audience expects to be entertained & inspired.
Your audience expects to be entertained & inspired.
Give it to them!
Ready your slides a
week before
#6 Preparation
Ready your slides a
week before
Email it to organisers
#6 Preparation
Ready your slides a
week before
Email it to organisers
Nowyou will not worry about the slide at
the last minute
#6 Preparation
Ready your slides a
week before
Email it to organisers
Nowyou will not worry about the slide at
the last minute
Use the week for rehearsal
#6 Preparation
#7 Slide Design
#7 Slide Design
Audience needs to listen to you. They should not focus on slides.
#7 Slide Design
Audience needs to listen to you. They should not focus on slides.
So, write just few words (max 5) on slides which can be read in a flash
#7 Slide Design
Audience needs to listen to you. They should not focus on slides.
So, write just few words (max 5) on slides which can be read in a flash
Use images if it helps toamplify or clarify an idea
#8 Practice
#8 Practice
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Stand up and rehearse.As if this was the real thing.
#9 Do’s & Don’ts
#9 Do’s & Don’ts
Use large fonts
#9 Do’s & Don’ts
Use large fonts
Watch old Ignite videos
Your organisers will introduce you before you talk. Make sure you give them a good write-up.
#9 Do’s & Don’ts
Use large fonts
Watch old Ignite videos
Your organisers will introduce you before you talk. Make sure you give them a good write-up.
Talk with passion
#9 Do’s & Don’ts
Use large fonts
Watch old Ignite videos
Your organisers will introduce you before you talk. Make sure you give them a good write-up.
Talk with passion
You cannot ask the organisers to go a slide back
#9 Do’s & Don’ts
Use large fonts
Watch old Ignite videos
Your organisers will introduce you before you talk. Make sure you give them a good write-up.
Talk with passion
You cannot ask the organisers to go a slide back
You cannot exceed your time by even a second
#9 Do’s & Don’ts
Use large fonts
Watch old Ignite videos
Your organisers will introduce you before you talk. Make sure you give them a good write-up.
Talk with passion
You cannot ask the organisers to go a slide back
You cannot exceed your time by even a second
No bullet points(and long lists)
#10Last but the most important tip
Have fun!
#10Last but the most important tip
Have fun!
#10Last but the most important tip
Have fun!
It is your 5 minutes of fame
Recap• Less content – Key messages• Rehearse well• Be confident• Be simple (jargon free)• Prepare slides well in advance• Simple slides – Low on text & Vivid images• Large fonts• Learn from earlier speakers at Ignite• Have fun
ByVivek Singh
Presentations Bloggerwww.allaboutpresentations.com
Spoke @Ignite Hyderabad Volume 1
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