p cubed framework

A presentation is made of three component parts; the story (p1), the supportive media (p2) and the delivery of these (p3). The value of a presentation is the product of these three factors, the p cubed value.

The three components are discussed in more depth in their individual sections. This section deals with the p cubed value, the product of preparation, design, and delivery.

Some key posts include:

What if…?

It is a privilege to travel the world sharing ideas on improving presentation skills. An encouragement is that many people know and understand that their presentations could be better and…

JFDI. Do it!

Let’s face it: most presenters already know their approach isn’t working. They recognize the glazed-over looks, the restless shifting in seats, and the distracted scrolling through phones. Deep down, many…

the audience factor

The audience factor

The audience factor in an online presentation significantly changes the perceived impact of that presentation. The value of any presentation is the product of the message, media and delivery. Importantly…

Bad online presentations are your fault

Bad online presentations are your fault. Online presentations are much, much harder to construct and deliver effectively and yet despite this, the vast majority of online presenters have no training…

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aaaaaaaaagh. My response to her Majesty’s Government Emergency Broadcast presentation regarding the 2nd Lockdown for Covid-19 at 7pm 31st October 2020. My response is not because I am against the…

focus is key

Focus is key

Focus is key in a successful presentation. During a live presentation this focus is principally under the control of the presenter. In an online presentation where distractions may be mutiple…

webinar

webinar or online presentation

Webinars or online presentations are not simply presentations delivered online. In the current climate, many colleagues may be considering “distance” learning alternatives to a standard conference presentation. Specific issues must…

  • But…

    It’s an important meetingI have lots of facts…

  • What sort of presenter are you?

    One of the tests of a descriptive model…

  • Changing your slides won’t improve your presentation. (much)

    Too often I hear people say, “I really…

  • Read these.

    33 blog posts, about 80 page views a…

  • “Caught up within a single style of visual presentation.”

    The previous post alluded to the fact that…

  • Design matters

    I know design matters but I don’t know…

  • One change for dramatic improvement. (you won’t do it!)

    I’m rather hoping that frequent visitors to the…

  • Don’t put the cart before the horse.

    To develop presentations, one must move away from…

  • Why does good design work?

    I have been struggling with the question of…

  • Good design is about function not decoration.

    I recently spent some time discussing all things…