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\"accessorise\"<\/p>\n

Accessories \u201cmake\u201d an outfit in the same way the p2 (supportive media) \u201cmakes\u201d a presentation. Consider the couple in the picture dressed for The Big Event. Both in their finest clothes pimped, plucked and polished to perfection each outfit is added to by their accessories. Importantly though, without the knuckleduster rings or the armour (!), both are beautifully presented. The media behind a speaker and behind their story should highlight, complement and complete the ensemble<\/a> but, if it wasn\u2019t there or failed due to technical issues,<\/a> then Cinderella surely, would still go, beautifully, to the ball.<\/p>\n

For the majority of presentations delivered, the supportive media IS the presentation. It\u2019s the whole outfit. In fact, it is everything. Rather than an accessory, it has become the purpose<\/a>. All the information is within the.pptx file. it is complete of itself. That\u2019s rather like getting all dressed up, taking lots of selfies and not bothering going to the event. The p2 cannot be the purpose of a presentation. There has to be more to a presentation than simply the supportive media.<\/p>\n

To expand the analogy though one should not minimise the value of accessories worn at a ball. Think of the necklaces and earrings, watches and cufflinks. Or body armour. Accessories complement the \u201clook\u201d. They should be chosen with care to fit with the planned ensemble. They should add value and interest. They should not, however, distract or detract. Their purpose should be to draw attention to the whole in a pleasing and engaging way. Not purely to be the focus of discussion. And so it should be with supportive media at presentations<\/a>, they should be accessories. They should complement the message\u00a0<\/a>but not be the message. They should be chosen and constructed to fit with the message, not distracting or detracting from it. Their purpose is to keep the focus on the message in a pleasing and engaging way, not distract or be the focus of discussion.<\/p>\n

Accessories complement an outfit. The supportive media should do the same for a presentation. If the perfect earrings (or body armour) can\u2019t be found, the outfit still works.<\/a> If IT fails at a presentation would your presentation still work? If it wouldn’t, or you haven\u2019t prepared in this way, you are placing too much emphasis on the supportive media. Accessories accessorise, they shouldn’t be everything.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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