Category Archives: Communications and Presentation Skills
Conference News column, July 2011
I have the pleasure (or pain) of attending quite a few events, and one of the biggest problems is timekeeping. Speakers over-run, panellists waffle, delegates get the roving mike and nurse it like a climber clinging to an oxygen mask. … Continue reading
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MPI One+ magazine (guest columnist)
“Good morning ladies and gentleman and Chair, whose name I’ve already forgotten. I’d like to start my presentation by completely failing to give you any clear objectives about my speech, or emphasizing any benefits that could accrue to you by … Continue reading
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Conference News column, May 2011
As one of my hats is as a Speaker, and another is as a trainer of Speakers, I thought this month I’d share some tips on how to remember what to say when you’re on stage. It’s a question I … Continue reading
Exhibiting column, May 2011
Now, it’s all well and good to talk about hitting sales and PR targets when exhibiting, but what about organisations that use exhibitions for different purposes? What about charities and organisations whose remit is to change attitudes, rather than sell … Continue reading
Lights, Camera, Action (part 1)
You can’t have missed the rise of video around conferences and events, with more conferences taking the TED approach and seamlessly blending live and video presentations. Additionally, organisers are using video to promote their events (as well as capturing performances … Continue reading
Lights, Camera, Action (part 2)
So, you’re committing to video, and you’ve found your corporate star. Let me share a few hard-learned lessons. Firstly, dress the part. For example, check patterns can cause “patterning” which is distracting for the viewer. The cameraman might also suggest … Continue reading