p3
The delivery of a presentation is p3. It is an essential component of effective presentation and preparation must incorporate this. A presentation is not reading slides but a whole performance designed to persuade the audience rather than simply provide information.
p3 posts
Be prepared
The motto of The Boy Scout movement is, “Be prepared.” In its simplicity it covers so much. Perhaps, if there ever was a Guild of Presenters, that should be our…
The book was better
How many of us have read a book, seen the film, and hated it, thinking the book was better? Any literature, whether as a novel, your research project or the…
To be or not to be
Most of us have heard, even recited, the start of the soliloquy from Hamlet. "To be or not to be? That is the question." Few of us would consider that...
Podium problems
Many conference presentations are set up with a podium. Be aware that podium problems will affecting the p cubed value of your presentation.
Practise, practise, practise
To deliver an excellent presentation, one must practise, practise, practise. Focused, structured, and deliberate practise brings fluency, nuance, and passion to a presentation, elevating the whole beyond simple delivery. This…
Is there anybody out there?
Is there anybody out there? Sometimes, when you’re all alone in the office, staring at the green dot, reciting meaningless text to an unresponsive void as an online presentation, you…
Remote control
A remote control is essential for changing slides. It is your responsibility to know how the one in your hand works and its range. Find this out before you take…