Effective presentation skills

EffectivepresentationskillsRobertL.ReidQueen’sUniversityCopyright30/09/05byRobertL.ReidSpeakingEffectively¾The10minuteresearchpaper¾The30–40minutelecture¾Theafterdinnertalk¾ThemediainterviewThe10MinuteResearchPaper¾Approximately1200words¾5doublespacedtypedpages¾“toread”or“nottoread”¾Checkpodiumangleandcontrolsbeforesession¾PocketlightThe10MinuteResearchPaperSlides¾Confirmslidesequence/orientation¾NeverreversedirectionComputergeneratedmaterial¾Ensurehookups/resolutionbeforesession¾Loadallpresentationsontoonelaptop?¾1dataslideperminute¾2–3visualslidesperminute¾IdentifyslidechangesinscriptGeneralrulesPointerPointers¾Testinadvance¾Steadywithtwohands¾Activateonlywhenneeded5minBeforeAfter+-SE10MinBeforeAfter+-SE20MinBeforeAfter+-SE40MinBeforeAfter+-SE7.280.022.270.055.940.097.430.021.970.045.440.14+0.170.01-0.900.01-0.500.077.220.032.940.025.880.097.970.041.910.035.010.01+0.150.04-0.430.04-0.670.017.250.032.300.025.510.077.400.022.010.065.050.14+0.150.04-0.290.05-0.460.147.280.012.680.025.830.097.350.012.390.045.850.21+0.150.04-0.240.03-0.180.08MetabolicAlkalosis:ComparisonWithSalineControlsNeverThis-1012340.050.10.15BicarbonateSaline-ControlpHTime(min)BetterThis-101234OxytocinopencirclesMEBclosedcirclesIntrauterinepressureNotThistime-101234OxytocinMEBBetterThisOxytocinvsMEBforUterineContractionsIntraUterinePressureTime(hr)ChoiceofPresentationSlide¾PlenarySession¾Recognitionvs.RiskPoster¾Sometimeslonely¾Educational¾NonthreateningIttakesintelligence,evenbrilliance,tocondenseandfocusinformationintoaclear,simplepresentationthatwillbereadandremembered.Ignoranceandarroganceareshowninacrowded,complicated,hard-to-readposterMaryHelenBriscoeAPOG‘99The30–45MinuteLectureWhatitaccomplishes:¾Introducesanewtopic¾Restructurespreviousideas¾LeavesasimplemessageFormalPresentationsWhattheyshouldaccomplish:¾Introducesanewtopicornewresearchfindingsonanoldtopic¾Restructurespreviousideasbasedonnewdevelopmentsinthefield¾Provideswellresearched,evidence-basedclinicallyusefulinformation¾Presentationentertainsandinformswhileleavingasimple“takehome”messageComfortandCollegialityFoundationofthe“LearningPyramid”ComfortandCollegialityWelcomeyouraudienceIntroduceyourselfifnecessaryMakeaudiencefeelathomebyensuringbasicneedsaremet:-Roomtemperature-Foodanddrink-Washrooms-Comfortableseating-Notepads/pensetc.WelcomeFood/DrinkTemp/SeatingWashroomsNotepads,pensRESPECTAtalltimesshow“respect”foryouraudienceRespect¾Arriveinadvanceandensureallequipmentisoperational¾Punctualityandadherencetotimelimits¾Audienceneeds-ifassignedtopic–explainimportance¾Targeted-simple/notcondescending¾Welcomeopposingorcontroversialviews¾Involvetheaudience¾Rhetoricalquestions/touchpadquestions¾LeavetimeforQ&ARemember:Adultsrarelyseeksolutionstoproblemstheydon’thave.WelcomeFood/DrinkTemp/SeatingWashroomsNotepadspensTimeLimitsNeeds/TargetingOpposingViewsAudienceQ&ASTYLEDevelopaspeakingstylethatengagesifnotentertainstheaudiencePresentationStyle¾Stateandrestatethemessage¾Beoriginal–don’tbeafraidtotrysomethingnew¾Bedynamicandclear¾Avoidreadinglongsectionsoftextfromslides¾Anecdotesandhumourwhenappropriate¾Effectivevisuals¾Ensurespellingandgrammararecorrect¾Mixpictureswithtext¾Ifyouhavetosay“Don’tbothertryingtoreadthis”youshouldnotusetheslide¾Involvetheaudience–interactionisessential¾Movearound(don’tgetstuckbehindthepodium)NotepadspensWelcomeFood/DrinkTemp/SeatingWashroomsTimeLimitsNeeds/TargetingOpposingViewsAudienceQ&AState&restateEffectiveA/VDynamic/ClearCredibilityYourcredibilityisyourmostvaluableassetCredibilityisearnedgradually:becarefulnottosquanderitReputation¾Expertise/Knowledge¾Unbiasedpresentation¾Experiences(don’tbeafraidtobehumanandtellyourownexperiencesbothgoodandbad)¾Acknowledgepotential“ConflictsofInterest”¾DonotendorsespecificsurgicalorpharmaceuticalproductsWelcomeFood/DrinkTemp/SeatingWashroomsNotepadspensTimeLimitsNeeds/TargetingOpposingViewsAudienceQ&AState&RestateEffectiveA/VDynamic/ClearReputationExperiencesComfortandCollegialityRespectfulStyleCredibilityLearningTheAfterDinnerTalk¾Knowyouraudience-Laypeople,spouses,reportersetc.¾Ensureaudiovisualneedsinadvance¾Specialcircumstances-mustcatchtheirattention-Keepitshort(Q&A)-GoalsofyourhostPhysician–PharmaceuticalCompanyRelationships“Anethicalphysicianwillrecognizethattheprofessiondemandsofher/himintegrityanddedicationtoitssearchfortruthanditsservicetomankind–andwillavoidadvocacyofanyproductwhenshe/heisidentifiedasamemberoftheprofession”CMACodeofEthics1984TheMediaInterviewWhy&When¾Responsibilitytoensureaccuracyandcompletenessofpubliceducation¾Responsetoacrisis¾CommentaryafterpublicationinMedicalJournalsWhenispubliccommentaryonresearchinappropriate?Wedon’tknowtheansweryet,butwe’rereallygettingoffonalltheattention“Iwanttolookyouthful,yetwisebeyondmyyears.Canyoupaintatwinkleononecontactlensandacataractontheother?”NationalMediaTrainingProgramForOb/GynResidentsHowtoDeliveraMedicalMessagewithImpactUnderstandingthePhilosophyofNewsReportingGoodnewscanwaitBadnewsisurgent!IfitisnotintheNewYorkTimesitneverhappenedNYTMottoWhenthep