| Presentation
(35mm transparencies) -
In Power Point just check slides in computer.
Having
spent all that time preapring the talk itself, there
are still a few things you can do at the last minute
which will help ensure a successful presentation. Or,
if you are the nervous type, help fill time . . .
Before
the day begins, or last thing the night before, run
through your talk once more. Use a mirror or visualize
standing in front of an audience as you practice. If
you've brought a slide carousel with you (a good idea),
check their arrangement. You probably won't have time
to do this later.
If possible, take a tour the room you'll use for the
presentation early in the day.
If you need specialized equipment, make sure it is available.
Check to see that your slides are oriented properly
in the carousel.
Make sure the focus switch works, and determine who
will be controlling the slide advance. Do the slide
advance, reverse, and focus features all work? It's
your show, so ask for help with the equipment if you
need it; it's better to ask for help then fumble around
during the presentation. Determine who will be controlling
equipment for you.
If the room is large, or your voice small, use a microphone.
Try it out before the audience arrives (blowing into
the mike or counting '1-2-3' is tacky, so don't do it).
Check to see that accessories are present; chalk, eraser,
markers, and especially a pointer. If it is a laser
pointer, does it have batteries loaded?
Avoid standing behind a lectern or desk during the presentation.
Stand to one side of the projection screen or blackboard,
and closer to the audience if possible.
Don't be afraid to insist on a few minutes to yourself
prior to the talk; 15 to 30 minutes is standard. If
you have an itinerary, check to see that you've had
time allotted for preparation. If you are running behind,
see if someone is willing to meet with you after the
talk, then us ethat time to prepare. Use this time to
double-check your materials, and your introductory and
summary statements. Don't allow yourself to be distracted
by audience members coming up to chat.
Don't wait until the very last minute to make that run
to the bathroom, and remember to check carefully your
appearance, including zippers, buttons and other closures,
before you reappear. |