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only one way to present?

one way

A recent interchange on twitter was sullied by one commenter using the phrase “presentation gestapo”. This abuse was intended to express their disapproval of people who express an opinion on twitter about presentations, an opinion which runs contrary to theirs….
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more from p cubed

There’s more from p cubed than meets the eye. Please feel free to surf around and explore.   There are Guest Posts from folks who have changed their presentation styles and want to share their experiences, particularly helpful if you…
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That’s your opinion

It’s good to remember that I’m just someone with an opinion and that at times I need to be called on that. I’m grateful to Jon Jones (@jmjleeds) for engaging with me on Twitter the other evening and challenging the impression…
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Videos

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Sometimes it is easy just to talk about “doing stuff” but actually the proof of concept is in seeing some of my output. These videos can give you a clearer idea of what this site aims to do, and what…
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Baby steps

It is often daunting when considering change, such as in presentations, to consider only the difference between an expert and your current position. This brings feelings of inadequacy, powerlessness and resignation. Consequently no change is made except in feeling bad….
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Sparklines

The most important part of your presentation is p1 (the story). A presentation is not simply a list of facts: it is your personal interpretation of those facts for the benefit of this specific audience. The challenge for most presenters…
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It’s .pptx not .docx

A common mistake in attempting to deliver a (scientific) paper is the failure to recognise the difference between a document and a presentation. They are not the same. Perhaps the nomenclature is the start of the problem but an oral…
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Something they will always remember

My drive is for presentations to be remembered, so that the amazing things people have to share and teach and talk about will not be “lost in time like tears in rain.” One way to help the audience is to have…
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The perfect handout

I was watching a colleague preparing a presentation the other day. (I know, it took all that was within in me but I did just sit and watch. Oh, okay, inwardly I was in turmoil but he seemed happy in…
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On ditching bulletpoints, a personal experience.

I am encouraged that various friends and colleagues are having positive experiences in developing their presentation skills beyond bulletpoints. I have asked for some of them to share their experiences. The first is University Lecturer, a friend and colleague @Dr_JD_Moffatt who…
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