Great Presentations or David’s Rules
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Great Presentationsor
David’s Rules
Dave CalhoonNov.1, 2006
Summary/Introduction
• Background• Importance• Presentation format• Presentation rules• Art history example• Powerpoint demo
Caravaggio, The Calling of St Mathew, Rome, O/c
My Background
• Rocket/spacecraft design• Many presentations• Mentor young engineers• Marketing manager
NEAR spacecraftMessenger spacecraft Delta II
Importance
• Communication is 30-40 percent of the job– Everybody has technical/artistic skills– Separate from your peers• Opportunity to reach your:
• Boss’s boss• Gallery owner• Selection committee• Dean• Your team
Format overview
• Tell them what your going to tell ‘em
• Tell ‘em
• Tell them what you told ‘em
Format (con’t)
• No more than five lines
– No text– Quotes are o.k.– Don’t read the slide– Always use art
ART
Format (con’t)
• Do not read your paper– Its incredibly boring– Hard to follow
• Use handouts• Your paper• Summary• Include name, email• Address, phone number• Someone might want to give you a job
Format (cont’)
• Color• Use black or white background• Color for emphasis only
– In chart– In drawings– make a point– Always sparingly
RULES(CONT)
Practice, Practice, PracticeIn front of your peersIn front of your wifeIn front of your dog
Rules (con’t)
• What about Questions– Great– Sometimes best stuff
• During the presentation is best• At the end if time limited• After the presentation
– Away from next speaker– Written response
More Rules
• Know the terrain– Check out the room– Know where the lights are– Power outlets– Microphone– Projector
More Rules (Terrain stuff)
• Stand behind the dais• Check the sound system levels• Does your equipment work• Where do you sit?
More Rules
• Don’t be nailed to the podium– Move around– Go into the audience– Know the decision makers
• Always look at the audience• Not at your notes• Not at the slide• Not at your computer
Rules (cont)
• Look good-sound good– Dress conservatively and professionally– Be Neat– Speak clearly – Speak loudly
• To the back of the room• Use a mike
Pointer rules
• Stand on the appropriate side• Lasers are good
– Don’t wave them about– Use podium as a brace– Use specifically– And sparingly
Caravaggio in Malta
• Became a knight • Was arrested• Escaped• Died on Italian coast
Caravaggio, Beheading of John the Baptist, St. Johns Co- Cathedral,Malta, O/C
Conclusion
• This is an opportunity to become famous• Have fun• And practice