Busy slides
“Busy slides” happen for many reasons; the script, something to read, the handout, what everyone does, “because of learning styles”, ”academic” and because it is quick and easy. They are…
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On generic slides
Generic slides are designed so that “anyone can give the same presentation and everyone receive the same information.” Few great presentations are given using generic slidesand many good presentations are…
Data slides (3)
Data slides must be easily interpreted, memorable and clear. They will support the message, not distract, cannot be taken directly from a scientific document and are best if their theme,…
Effective communication
The purpose of a presentation is effective communication. Effective communication is not recitation of a list of facts. Effective communication is about a message. That message is only effective from…
Practise is not just repetition
It is humbling to see the p cubed ideas being taken up and shared by others. A recent blogpost by a twitter friend Shane Gryzko reiterates a valuable point: there is more…
Plug and go (1)
Some presenters expect to turn up for their big presentation, plug and go. Many are disappointed. Being prepared for plug and go problems will cut your tension at a time…
Body language – hands
Once a presenter steps out from behind the lectern there are a whole lots of issues that need to be addressed related to body language. Moving about the stage needs…
Thank you!
I was recently working with a colleague who had developed an excellent presentation. The final slide was incongruous. It had a beautiful image with the words “Thank you” on it. Your…
p1 is not a story, but the story.
Every presentation is made up of three parts; p1 the story, p2 the supportive media and p3 the delivery. p1 is not “a” story, once upon a time or somesuch,…
Here is a picture of a journal article
If you want to read a journal article, download it. If you want the audience to read the same article, offer it as a download. If you want to offer…