Effective presentations

Stories turn data into information.

Develop a rapport with your audience.

Audience analysis

• Decision makers
• Technical experts
• Project lead
• Peers
• Other stakeholders?
• What audiences can you imagine for your assigned presentation? (see worksheet)

Tailor your message to your audience.

Organization

• Tell em what you're gonna tell em
• Tell em
• Tell em what you told them
• And maybe tell em what to do next

Clear any barriers.

• Jargon
• Qualifications in your argument
• Potential objections
• But don't apologize

If the ideas you are introducing are unfamiliar, use literary devices to make them more accessible.

Show, don't tell.

Be specific.

Use gestures and eye contact

Consider preparing some questions in advance.

Put detailed information in a separate handout.

Some inspiration:
Robert Krulwich explains why we can't walk straight:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYcvLw_jkkk