p3

The delivery of a presentation is p3. It is an essential component of the effective presentation.

p3 posts

Your powerpoint is not an autocue

One of the reasons some speakers are unwilling to change their presentation style is that their supportive media (p2) is actually an autocue; they simply read from it. This fails…

It’s just not scientific…

Recently I shared ideas with a colleague about presentations and she significantly altered the supportive media (p2) of her upcoming presentation. She was very pleased with her performance and the…

patronise your audience

Patronising your audience

The scientific literature is clear regarding the many proven behavioural flaws in the nature of a standard “powerpoint” delivery. My “Presentations Skills” presentation has expanded to cover more of the…

You’re boring me.

Seriously, I’ve heard this all before. You need a presentation on your cv You’ve asked the boss who said, “please review my last x cases of” something not very interesting.…

  • Delete your slides

    I received a question via Twitter about #presentationskills…

  • Design affects function

    Simple design changes in the supportive media  make…

  • Never say, “I’m sorry.”

    There is no place in a presentation for…

  • It’s a presentation not a…

    Take your phone out and have a look…

  • This is a presentation, not a reading.

    If you are giving a presentation, do not…

  • Speaking in public terrifies me. Help?

    For many, the hardest thing about giving a…

  • You’re in charge

    When you present you are in charge so…

  • Buy a presentation remote control

    That’s it. Buy a presentation remote control. It…

  • Presentation skills are not intrinsic.

    “The liver transplant patient needs you to take…

  • Light sabres are for Jedi Knights only.

    There is no place for a light sabre…