Effective Presentations with Julian Mills - Part 1 - Preparation

Jun 23 2021 • 43 mins

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: julian.mills@servicenow.com
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