p1

p1 is the basis of the presentation. It is the data, the story, the message that the presenter wishes to deliver to the audience. This section covers blog posts that address any part of the construction of p1; taking the “what” of the data and converting it into a “so what” for the particular audience. In particular, this covers audience needs, the value of a single, identifiable message, an elevator pitch, the arc of the story and development of sparklines.

The cornerstone articles on p1 are below but please surf through the links to gain a deeper understanding of why p1 (the story) is the basis of your presentation and must be the starting point in construction.

1.Hysteron proteron – the place to start with a presentation is the message.

2. It is not acceptable or valuable to just talk, you must have a message.

3. The aim and objective of a presentation are not the same thing.

4. The best presentations are planned analog. Shut the laptop and be creative.

5. Consider principally “why” you are presenting, not what to present.

p1 posts

effective communication

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…

creativity lesson

Lessons from The Sensei (4) creativity

In the 4th of a series of Lessons I learned from a presentation by Garr Reynolds (my Sensei) I’d like to consider creativity in presentations. Delivering a presentation is more…

Why are you presenting?

The most important question a presenter should address is “Why am I presenting?” The answer has nothing to do with your status, your previous presentations or your knowledge and everything…

less is more

Less is more. Again

Less is more. “Clean, uncluttered lines” is a design motif that appeals aesthetically. The same should be applied to the story (p1). More words, more facts, more explanation does not make…

  • Design affects function

    Simple design changes in the supportive media  make…

  • Never say, “I’m sorry.”

    There is no place in a presentation for…

  • Something they will always remember

    My drive is for presentations to be remembered,…

  • Spare some time guv?

    We look past them, we try to avoid…

  • It’s a presentation not a…

    Take your phone out and have a look…

  • Plan analogue

    A major step forward in improving presentations is…

  • What are you talking about?

    Seriously, what are you talking about? If you…

  • What sort of a presenter are you?

    The quality of a presentation is the product…

  • The gift of time

    One of the reasons there are very few…

  • Where, precisely are you going?

    The key mistake made in preparing a presentation…