Regardless of your technical expertise, sooner or later you're going to be asked to do a presentation - and preparation is the key to success. Before you reach for PowerPoint, there are a few things you need to know. Topics

00:00 Welcome and introduction

10:39 Preparation is key

13:24 Key considerations

14:34 Know your audience

17:52 Know your outcome or purpose

20:12 Time management

22:39 How much practice

24:22 Longer presentations and flexibility

27:55 Time management planning

28:55 Planning for the venue - virtual

33:54 In-person venues

37:00 Technology prep

40:15 Presentations are integrations

42:43 Contact info and sign off

Links

Integration Series

Email: [email protected]

CMA Program

Lists mentioned

What might they already know about the topic?

Virtual venues:

The venue set up: theater, classroom, horseshoe, round tables, conference tables

What is their typical role?

Audience interaction: chatting and muting?

Have a technology plan

How experienced are they?

Bandwidth for you and the viewer

Who is your audience?

Rehearse! Rehearse! Rehearse!

Keep it short and remember to take breaks

What language do they understand?

Audience connections? Mobile?

Tailor the room to be most effective

How senior are they?

Deck only or demo? Videos?

What is the purpose of the presentation?

Know your technology before presenting

What motivates them?

Watch the clock!

In person presentations

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