the art of the presentation
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“If a picture is worth a thousand words, then imagine what a great presentation can deliver?”
WORD = READING
WE PRESENT ALL THE TIME…
Mystery=
Curiosity=
Discovery
AVOID THE PODIUM
DON’T READ!
HAVE A CONVERSATION AND NOT A MONOLOGUE
BE HONEST
DON’T BE AFRAID TO CHANGE COURSE…
MISTAKES WILL HAPPEN
10 CORE QUESTIONS
1) What size is your screen + arrange to fit this screen? Ex: 4:3, 16:9, etc,
2) What computer will be used? Macintosh or PC?
3) What platform will be used?
POWERPOINT PREZI KEYNOTE
4) IS SLEEP MODE ON?
5) USING THE RIGHT PROJECTOR?
6) TEST TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT – EX: SCREEN, SOUND, VIDEO, ETC
7) BACK-UPS? USB, ONLINE, LAPTOPS…
8) ONLINE ACCESS?
9) REHEARSALS?
10) KNOW YOUR SUBJECT MATTER!
LESS IS MORE
6+ more objects = +800% increase to understand
90% is forgotten after 30 seconds
FONTS + Colors
DON’T GO ALL FANCY= Messy + Distracting ;)
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TIP #1: Create Mystery to ignite curiosity
TIP #2: Motion Creates Emotions
TIP #3: Body language speaks volumes! Express yourself genuinely and honestly
TIP #4: Interact with your audience
TIP #5: Avoid the Podium
TIP #6: Never Read!
TIP #7: Don’t say in 7 what can be said in 2
TIP #8: Mistakes Will Happen
TIP #9: Do the checklist
TIP #10: Enjoy Yourself!