Here’s a typically tedious presentation format: This is who I am. I work at [company], doing [my job]. I’m going to talk to you about [my subject]. Here’s some information. Here’s some more information. Yet more information. Er, that’s it. Questions? This approach is crying out for something to engage the audience, and the best
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Most of the presentations I see lack the following: Conciseness Clarity Decent graphic design Original images A clear objective But the biggest one? The real omission? Emotion. As an audience member, I want to know that this stuff matters to you. Why are you giving this presentation in the first place? Is it because you have
“If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter.” – various people. Shorter is better. Stand-up comics try to make their jokes as concise as possible because it always improves them. How short can you make your message? Look at your email, presentation or phone call, and consider these: What’s the course of
Schoolboy Error My son is 9. Each morning before school, we usually have to ask him many times to get dressed, as he doesn’t see the urgency until the last minute, resulting in rushing and panic. And we get annoyed. Why doesn’t he just get dressed and brush his teeth when we ask him to?
I give talks to large groups of people on presentations and pitching. Just me and some slides. I’m pleased to say that it usually goes pretty well (I’m my own worst critic so I think that keeps my perspective and ego in check). The audience remains engaged throughout and occasionally I say something amusing. All
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