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good presentations

start with a story

  • help people relate
  • opportunity for some fun
  • make it real and relevant

talk about the numbers

  • data on the problem
  • data on the solution
  • data on your progress

identify a path for support

  • why get involved
  • when to get involved
  • how to get involved

and end on a high point

  • bookend your story
  • share a repeatable message

before, during and after

rehearsals should happen

  • early, even while drafting
  • more than once
  • with others watching
  • with maximum feedback

delivery must be

  • natural and inclusive
  • playful
  • on time, every time

follow up is

  • immediate
  • meaningful / thoughtful
  • actionable
  • instrumented
  • closely observed

advanced techniques:

get the audience

  • moving
  • sharing
  • planning
  • playing
  • learning

involve guest speakers to

  • change up the scenery
  • improve retention
  • introduce dynamic topics
  • play with improvisation

facilitate a public discussion by

  • involving people outside the room
  • opening channels for expression
  • supporting every individual
  • providing tools for who have none

create a historical record with

  • videos to watch later
  • discussion topics tabled for forums
  • a posted summary
  • witnesses and their audience
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