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EffectivePresentations
Bill BarnettVisiting Associate Research ProfessorChief Research Informatics Officer
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A good presentation is a great experience for you and your audience
The goal of this presentation:To prepare you to give great presentations
A note about my speaking styleI use structure in my presentations:The structure gives me a pathThe structure gives me confidence
It helps me focus on the message and on interacting with youI tend to talk too fast when I get nervous
We will look at the following aspects:Communication as NegotiationDeveloping a PresentationPhysical Aspects of Speakingand we will have activities!
Communication as NegotiationTheme: Its NOT about YOU
Im sorry, I cant hear you over the sound of how awesome I am.
Negotiating TopicsUnderstand your AudienceHave One Presentation Goal Negotiating
Understand your AudienceWho are theyWhat do they want? How do they feel about you?
One Presentation GoalOne clearly defined goalAllay hostility or fear? Inform? Persuade? Call to action?
NegotiatingOwn the stage, but listenDiagnosis Formulation BargainingUse Yes! And
and Handling ConflictWhen people are hostile its about them angry, fearful, threatenedDont bring conflict to the presentationDont let them change the subjectExtract value
Activity!Communication as NegotiationHow would you design a presentation to convince this group to replace meetings with email?
Developing a Presentation
Theme:Its about the MessageNO! I SAID TRY TO TWITTER!
Developing a PresentationTopicsRule of 3 (or maybe only 2) Speaking Types and StrategiesPresentation Tools and Rules
The Rule of Three (or maybe only two)
Three shalt be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three
Speaking Types and StrategiesStorytellingSelected use of compelling summary dataDevelop an emotional connectionHow will you combine them?What Tone will you use?
Presentation ToolsPractice and visualize success. And practice.Visit the venue and test the podium. Talk to the audience, not the slides.Humor is good. Silliness is not.Dont apologize!The TEDx Speakers Guide: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_speaker_guide.pdf
Presentation RulesTurn off Email, mute your phoneParallel structures stress central messagesSimple colors and graphics NO eye charts!Pictures on LEFT. Consistent graphical structureThe Guy Kawasaki 10-20-30 Rule32 point type Edward Tufte: Envisioning Information and Visual Explanations Jacob Nielsen: Designing Web Usability
Activity!Developing a PresentationTell a (short) storyWhat is one number you found compelling? Why?
Physical AspectsTheme: Youre just another poor player who struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more
Physical Aspects of SpeakingTopicsControl your emotionsPrepare to deliverVoice, cadence, gestures, timing
Control Your EmotionsDidnt you Plan Ahead and Practice??Exercises loosen musclesPrepare the first sentenceRemember: No one wants you to fail
Prepare to DeliverYour appearance is your BrandBe an enthusiastic presenter!Behind the podium or walking around?Be yourself and connect.End on time.
Voice, Cadence, Gestures, TimingSpeak slowly and clearlyFacial expressiveness!Good talks have rhythms and structureProps are OK but should have purposeGestures help relax and communicate
Activity!Describe: A sunset you remember fondlySomething someone said that surprised you
The SUCCES strategy for stickinessSimple short and deep messages are the bestUnexpected uncommon sense sticksConcrete concrete images leave impressionsCredible a true message, not just spinEmotional help people feel thingsStories mental flight simulation
Learn how to tie your shoes
Thank you!
Questions?