Keep In Mind When Presenting
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Basics:
1. Name on opening screen
2. Avoid dead time
a. Logging off/on
b. Retrieving info over Net
c. Hunting for stuff
d. Setup disruption
3. Personas/concepts
a. Let concepts emanate from user
b. Where is the project center?
Presentation:
1. Cadence
a. Good example – “I have a dream” speech
b. Pauses to allow absorption or for effect
c. If you’ve got rhythm, you’re with ‘em.
d. Maintain flow
e. Avoid choppiness in speech patterns ð preparation
2. Threads
a. Make sure there is a thread to follow
b. Follow the thread to
i. Maintain flow
ii. Avoid leaps & jumps
iii. Provide transition phrases & segues
3. Excitement
4. Let concept be driving force
5. Where’s the logic?
6. What is the value added?
7. Forest/trees problem
8. Eye contact
a. Talk to us
b. Do not read from screen/paper ð preparation
Clarity:
1. Concept
2. Logic
3. Diagrams
4. Find proper level of abstraction
Slides:
1. 7 x 7 Rule = 7 lines; 7 words
a. Outline, not narrative
2. Diagrams, diagrams, diagrams
3. Minimize code/formulas
4. Color good
5. Fonts good