Regardless of your technical expertise, sooner or later you're going to be asked to do a presentation - and preparation is the key to success. Before you reach for PowerPoint, there are a few things you need to know. Topics

• 00:00 Welcome and introduction
• 10:39 Preparation is key
• 13:24 Key considerations
• 14:34 Know your audience
• 17:52 Know your outcome or purpose
• 20:12 Time management
• 22:39 How much practice
• 24:22 Longer presentations and flexibility
• 27:55 Time management planning
• 28:55 Planning for the venue - virtual
• 33:54 In-person venues
• 37:00 Technology prep
• 40:15 Presentations are integrations
• 42:43 Contact info and sign off

Links

• Integration Series
• Email: julian.mills@servicenow.com
• CMA Program

Lists mentioned

• What might they already know about the topic?
• Virtual venues:
• The venue set up: theater, classroom, horseshoe, round tables, conference tables
• What is their typical role?
• Audience interaction: chatting and muting?
• Have a technology plan
• How experienced are they?
• Bandwidth for you and the viewer
• Who is your audience?
• Rehearse! Rehearse! Rehearse!
• Keep it short and remember to take breaks
• What language do they understand?
• Audience connections? Mobile?
• Tailor the room to be most effective
• How senior are they?
• Deck only or demo? Videos?
• What is the purpose of the presentation?
• Know your technology before presenting
• What motivates them?
• Watch the clock!
• In person presentations

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