Speaking Guidelines
Live Event
As a speaker we want to provide you with the
best support possible, so you can be
well prepared and focus on what’s important
___ 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.
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Arrive early.
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
HOW IT WORKS
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1 month before: I (Michael) should have received your final Title of Presentation + 2/3 bullet points
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2-3 weeks before the event: We should receive your presentation. No specific format is required. You can use a 16:9 format Power Point or PDF.
Remember: basic presentation is 25min. + 5min. Q&A.
Send to Michael by email or www.wetransfer.com . It will be
very important to let us know about videos and demo's, if you have included them in the presentation.
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On D-day, we will welcome you at the A-V desk (back of the room) 30min. BEFORE YOUR SESSION: we'll hook your microphone (headset) on + explain how the PowerPoint switcher works.
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The presentation will be run from OUR PC!!
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You will be introduced by the Moderators.
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.
As always, I will keep you updated regularly and ready to answer your questions & doubts, Michael
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!
