___ General Speaker Memo
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Do not focus more than 2min. on company information.
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Use images where you can (43% more effective).
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Include 2-5 short bullet points on each slide.
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Focus on real examples and avoid theory.
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Showcase the problem, the solution and the result by
using the 'who, what, when, where, and why'.
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Create a situation where delegates can practically use what they learned.
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The audience will only remember 3 messages and 35% of what you say.
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After a presentation, 63% of attendees remember stories. Only 36% remember statistics.
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Involving the audience and create an interactive, conversational experience.
___ Checklist
Being prepared is key to making sure that you’ll be confident when
giving your presentation.
This will help you get your point across in a transparent manner,
without over-explaining things.
PREPARE YOURSELF
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Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse (always aloud).
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Memorise your opening line.
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Practise your speech from written notes.
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Practise presentation flow.
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The power of silence.
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Have a backup.
THE PRESENTATION
People need to be able to understand your message from the very start, so they don’t get bored.
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Use Images
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Killer Title and Description
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Create a Script/ Story - start with the big picture and slowly move to more detailed information. Talk about successes/ failures/ mistakes.
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Every Slide should have a Goal/ Reason
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You're welcome to do some short survey's/ polls, please send questions to michael.nielsen@teneoevents.eu
PERFORMANCE
During the presentation
Some of the most important aspects of a speaker’s presentation are all about being coherent, avoiding long pauses, and of course, keeping the spirits up.
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Keep your Energy high, Talk with Passion, Dress well for the occasion, Be Authentic, Create an Experience, Practice Body language and movement, Know your material, Don't rush it!,Use Humour and emotion, Prepare Mentally, Be Confident, Have a conversational talk, Use Note cards,Always Summarize, Have Fun!
HOW IT WORKS
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You will be invited to join a very quick (2min.) 'technical session' a week before the event: to test your connection, webcam, sound, firewall,... For this, you will have to download the Application of Microsoft Teams
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You will then receive a login number and 'speaker link' to join the event on D-day. The 'speaker link' will give you access to the 'backstage' of the event.
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We will welcome you 'backstage' and double check everything is in order 30min. BEFORE YOUR SESSION.
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No specific format is required. You can use a
16:9 format Power Point or PDF. Remember: basic
presentation is 25min. + 5min. Q&A.
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Your presentation (Video, Power Point or PDF) that you sent to michael.nielsen@teneoevents.eu or www.wetransfer.com , will be uploaded onto Microsoft Teams.
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You will be introduced by the Moderator.
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You will have control over your slides but won't be able to share your screen.
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Participants will be invisible and muted but questions will be picked-up by the Moderator through the Chat on the event platform (Hubilo).
Panel Discussions:
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They consist of 3-4 speakers (+moderator), lasts for 30min. and no preparation is needed.
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Each speaker is asked to introduce themselves by the moderator and give their opinion/ angle (3-5min.) on the main theme.
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Questions will come from the audience & moderator.
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If you encounter issues that you believe might be caused by FIREWALL restrictions, those can be fixed in a few steps by
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your IT administrator adding in your company’s allowlist, the ports needed: More Firewall info. here
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As always, I will keep you updated regularly and ready to answer your questions & doubts, Michael
TECH RESOURCES
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Use Internet (ethernet) cable connection if possible, not wi-fi
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Test Connection before going live on www.speedtest.net
Must be > 5 Mbps
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Lights in front of you, not behind
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Do not use wireless Earphones
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Camera with Resolution > 720p, Aspect ratio 16:9
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Clean out any Distractions ( computer pop-ups )
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Use Google Chrome
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Reboot your computer a few hours before
___ 'Live' Presentation
No specific format required.
16/9 Power Point or PDF.
Send to Michael by email or www.wetransfer.com
___ Recorded Presentation
mp4 format required.
Please wear the same clothes and background if
you will also do a 'Live' Q&A.