p3

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

p3 posts

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What is the art of good comedy?Timing.I know it’s an old joke but it’s apposite. The art of a good presentation is also timing. There is no-one, not one single person, who…

Are you talking to ME?

In the movie “Taxi Driver” Rober de Niro as Travis Bickle envisages a confrontation with a mugger and the classic line, “Are you talking to me? Are you talking to…

Bright yellow fleur-de-lis badge embroidered with green stars and "Be Prepared" banner, symbolising scouting or preparedness.

Be prepared!

One of the skills of a presenter is being prepared. I usually carry a copy of my presentation on a usb. I’d have another copy uploaded to Dropbox and often…

  • The 5 Ps of Presentation

    In order to improve the value of a…

  • Thank you for your excellent presentation. I very much enjoyed it.

    Thank you for your Christmas present. It was…

  • Your powerpoint is not an autocue

    One of the reasons some speakers are unwilling…

  • It’s just not scientific…

    Recently I shared ideas with a colleague about…

  • Patronising your audience

    The scientific literature is clear regarding the many…

  • Your “powerpoint” is not the message, it supports the message.

    I did a little talk in late November…

  • @ffolliet would be proud…(2)

    More pride as more friends and colleagues make…

  • You’re boring me.

    Seriously, I’ve heard this all before. You need…

  • Who cares?

    Seriously, what is the point? Why should I…

  • I know, but could I really DO it…

    I realise it is all well and good…