Preparation and presentation

Preparation and presentation

Get a good night’s sleep and, no matter how nervous you are, avoid alcohol or stimulants!

Here are a few dos and don’ts for you to bear in mind when presenting.

Do

Don’t

Use global vision to include everyone

Use non-words, such as ums and errs

Hold eye contact with people

Jingle coins/keys in your pockets

Check the power situation beforehand

Scratch or twitch or fiddle with your hair

Check the focus of the projector beforehand

Talk to the floor, screen or just one person

Set up the room beforehand

Read visuals word for word

Use clear, concise visuals

Joke – you don‘t know who you might offend

Vary the tone and speed of your ...

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