Sarah Glova SpeedCon 2012
As Greek philosopher, Epictetus, said,
"We have two ears and one mouth so we can listen twice as much as we speak."
BEFORE
ActivePRESENTING.
SET THE STAGE FOR A TWO-WAY TALK
TEE IT UP:
SHARE YOUR SLIDES:
Prevent distractions. Let your audience know that they don't have to record your every word.
> Slideshare.net
> Tweet the link
> Provide handouts
ASK QUESTIONS:
Before you start, ask your audience a question. Try to understand their knowledge and experience. Also, let them know that you'll want to hear more during the presentation.
> Raised hands
> Google Form
> SurveyMonkey or PollDaddy
> Provide handouts
"To make an impact and to make a difference, we have to make a solid connection with others in the room.
Where there is no connection, there can be no contribution.
If we can make a solid and lasting connection with others, then we create the space for our contribution to be heard and take root.
Connection amplifies the experience for both the audience and the speaker.
Instead of 1+1=2 with a one-way didactic approach, it's now 1+1=137 (or a million, etc.)."
-Garr Reynolds, the author of Presentation Zen and other best-selling books related to presentation and presentation design.
DURING
MOVE. DISCUSS. TALK "WITH" NOT "AT"!
CREATE A BACKCHANNEL:
Encourage movement. Continue the discussion. Use a backchannel.
> Todaysmeet.com
KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS:
> Surveys, feedback, questions
> Google Moderator
GET OTHERS' OPINIONS:
> Skype
> Twitter, Google+
FLIP THE DISCUSSION:
> {Flip it Consulting!}
> Think of an activity
AFTER
WHERE DO THE IDEAS BELONG NOW?
SHARE YOUR IDEAS:
You and your audience made some decisions. Now what?
> Blog post
> LinkedIn Discussion
> Slideshare.net
> Twitter hashtag, discussion
REUSE, RECYCLE:
> Who else?
> Where else?
> HOW else?
GAUGE THE ROOM:
GO SOMEWHERE:
