Setting The Stage

topics covered

• Creating A Positive Atmosphere
• Room Set Up
• First 30 Minutes
• Lecterns & Microphones
• Visual Aids
• B.A.S.H !!

creating a positive atmosphere

• Food is always fun
• Is the temperature ok?
• Can your audience see you? Can you see them?

Room layout

• Determines engagement of speaker
• Complimentary of presentation

1 way vs 2 way communication

first 30 minutes

• Don't lose your audience!!
• Start on time
• Establish interaction
• Respect confidentiality
• Ask for feedback

A podium is a stage you stand on with your feet -
not what you stand behind.

LECTERN

microphone

• Attached
• Lavaliere
• Handheld
• Cordless

what not to do

Visual Aids

SHOW AND TELL


Attention Comprehension Retention

"The leader of the most powerful country on earth can't
operate a felt tip pen”

B.A.S.H !!

• BREAKS
• ATTITUDE
• SET THE STAGE
• HOUSEKEEPING

BREAKS

ATTITUDE

set the stage

housekeeping

thank you