Mimi and Lindsey’s Top 10Mimi and Lindsey’s Top 10Tips and SolutionsTips and Solutions
Number 1Number 1
TimingTimingTiming is criticalTiming is criticalDictates both content and deliveryDictates both content and deliveryKeep revising and refiningKeep revising and refiningPractice each iteration and time yourselfPractice each iteration and time yourself
Number 2Number 2
Perfect SlidesPerfect SlidesColorColorLayoutLayout
− ““Less is more”Less is more”− Better to have many slides and fewer Better to have many slides and fewer
words/lines per slidewords/lines per slideFontFontError freeError free
− Proof readProof read− Others need to proof readOthers need to proof read
Number 3Number 3
Content of SlidesContent of SlidesAmount of informationAmount of information
− Avoid busy slidesAvoid busy slides− If unavoidable highlight important partsIf unavoidable highlight important parts
Type of informationType of information− Summary phrasesSummary phrases− Bullet pointsBullet points
Number 4Number 4
OrganizationOrganizationSequenceSequenceClarity – present to others for feedback Clarity – present to others for feedback
and suggestionsand suggestions− MentorMentor− ColleagueColleague− Content naïve but intelligent personContent naïve but intelligent person
Listen and incorporate feedbackListen and incorporate feedback
Number 5Number 5
Anticipate QuestionsAnticipate QuestionsPractice having people ask questionsPractice having people ask questionsThink of questions that might be askedThink of questions that might be askedHave a slide or two available at the end Have a slide or two available at the end
that can be referred tothat can be referred to
Number 6Number 6
Delivery DeliveryPacePaceModulationModulationArticulationArticulationExpression – facial and body languageExpression – facial and body languageMake eye contactMake eye contact
Delivery Delivery continuedcontinued
Practice in front of a full length mirror with Practice in front of a full length mirror with a watch/timera watch/timer
Present to othersPresent to othersListen to feedbackListen to feedbackDo not read your slidesDo not read your slides
Number 7Number 7
Dress DressProfessionalProfessionalComfortableComfortable
− Watch shoes – don’t want to tripWatch shoes – don’t want to trip
Number 8Number 8
Technical Technical Bring your presentation in triplicate:Bring your presentation in triplicate:
− Memory stick (2 may be better)Memory stick (2 may be better)− Saved on laptopSaved on laptop− CDCD
Have a home person “on call” ready to email if Have a home person “on call” ready to email if necessarynecessary
Go to the speaker ready room ASAPGo to the speaker ready room ASAP Make sure presentation works on conference Make sure presentation works on conference
equipmentequipment Bring your own pointerBring your own pointer
Number 9Number 9
AnxietyAnxiety ““Case the joint”Case the joint”Use relaxation techniques that work for Use relaxation techniques that work for
youyouGet a good night’s sleepGet a good night’s sleepEat a balanced mealEat a balanced mealHave friends in the audienceHave friends in the audienceThink of the audience using imageryThink of the audience using imagery
Number 10Number 10
Practice PracticePracticePracticePracticePracticePracticePracticePracticePracticeThank the audienceThank the audienceHave funHave fun
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