10 Things You Must Think About When

Presenting

5th June 2009

1. Knowing the venue

Visit the venue as soon possible

Understand the layout

Check out the facilities…Image:http://www.flickr.com/photos/lrargerich

2. Working with the organiser

Both sides must agree what is expected from the other

It’s easy to fall out if you don’t…

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3. Arriving early

Allow extra time for traffic

You’ll need more time to set up than you think

The room is never 100% ready…

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4. Expecting technical glitches

You may experience I.T. & audio visual faults

Rehearse how to adapt

Have an alternative method of delivery e.g. a flipchart…

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5. Taking spare equipment

Take your own laptop, projector, speakers and remote control

Don’t forget the power leads

Extra flip chart paper & pens are a good idea…

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6. Starting on time

Begin when you should

There’ll always be latecomers

Better to finish early than start late…Image:http://www.flickr.com/photos/flavinsky/

7. Sticking to your schedule

Balance being flexible with full delivery

A few delegates will take you off on tangents

Others won’t appreciate you leaving out content…

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8. Involving your audience

Make your sessions interactive

Your delegates will enjoy it

They’ll learn more too…

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9. Providing good food

Treat your delegates to excellent food

Poor food will ‘sour’ their perception of the day…

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10. Making an impression

Let your enthusiasm shine through

Give your audience real value

Their applause will be natural, loud and sustained…

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Andrew Lloyd Gordon

Internet Marketing Coach

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