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Avoid Lecture Disasters: A Guide to a Good Presentation

Learn how to avoid common lecture disasters such as incompatible USB sticks, no introduction, boring language, and exceeding allotted time. Follow these tips to deliver a successful presentation and leave a lasting impact on your audience.

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Avoid Lecture Disasters: A Guide to a Good Presentation

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  1. how to avoid lecture disasters A good presentation type in your name Type in the name of your institution

  2. Lecture Evaluation: it was a disaster • incompatible USB stick or file • no introduction • boring language • annoying body language • exceeding time allotted • no take home message

  3. So you start with ‘First slide, please …’ • And thenit can be: • Sorry, I’m not sure how to forward my presentation… • Sorry, these slides are probably not readable… • Äh … the next slide is about… • Äh … so that was my last slide.

  4. The First Slide, Please … • Damage I: medical science & your message • Damage II: congress hosts • Damage III: embarrassing yourself • Damage IV: audience (travel, admission costs, time: 500 x 25 min = > 1 months‘ work)

  5. The First Slide, Please … • Goals of lecturer I:„In this talk I intend to focus on xyz to promote your understanding of, e.g., a topic in physiology and/or clinical practice.“ • Goals of lecturer II:„See how clever I am, the topic of today‘s presentation is complex.“decide which you would like to be …

  6. The First Slide, Please … • Lecture Timing with Mark Twain: • after 5 min I wanted to donate 1 US$ • after another 5 min 5 US$ • after 30 min nothing • after 60 min I took 5 US$ from the donation basket • again, make your decision …

  7. Phases in preparing your presentation • Well before the lecture • Immediately before the lecture • At the time of the lecture • End of lecture

  8. Phase I: Well before the lecture • Know your topic:1. why it is important2. what is my own message3. try to find new insights about the topic4. present key evidence • Match the contents and duration of your presentation to:1. time allotted to you2. knowledge ofaudience -> find this out in advance.

  9. Period I: don’t not loose the audience Maintain a match between the audience’s interests and level of knowledge and your talk Bad Verybad Good

  10. Period I: planning your lecture • Learnthe common theme by heart • Practice with a written manuscript of your presentation • Practice your talk within the department or with colleagues • Prepare a print-out of your presentation, highlighting keywords, helping you to move from one slide to the next

  11. Period I: planning your slides • Rule of 5 x 7 x 90 • Allocation of time • 10% on the Introduction • 80% on the Main Part • 10% on the Summary

  12. Period I: planning your slides Sorry,I’ve just came fromJapan and hadno time to translatemy slides for you …

  13. Period I: avoid Christmas trees …

  14. Period I: formatting • Graphics: yellow text on blue background or black on white or grey • Avoid gimmicks !

  15. Period II: Immediately before the lecture • Choose proper clothing • Inspect technical equipment and situation • Have Plan B ready • Prepare time control

  16. Period III: the lecture itself • Proper Introduction a) Start with a short silence, “8” b) Start funny, local or paradox c) Do not start with the Romans • Then first slide and darkening room • Keep fluent rhythm, avoid accelerating speed • Announce the last slide(s) • Finish in free speech with a clearly structured slide.

  17. Period III tools: Laser pointer

  18. Period III tools: manuscript If your talk is written out – have the text on separate sheets, don‘t stable them together

  19. Period III: Language & Body Language • Voice • Open gestures • Facial expression • Posture • Figuratively underline your words • Maintain eye contact with the audience • Never ever apologize

  20. If disaster happens … • Use Plan B • Stay calm • Avoid blaming someone else • Be a Disaster-Master and GO ON

  21. Period IV: After the Lecture • Leave the final slide on the screen • Allow the person asking a question to finish talking • Praise the questioner • Indicate that this is your perspective of the topic; not a summary from textbooks. Admit to gaps in your knowledge • Use positive dialectics

  22. Last but not least:your Take Home Message • P Prepare (audience expectations); • P Practice (time management, performance); • P Printed Presentation (for emergencies); • I Introduction (catching and re-catching); • T Take Home Message (not “summary”).

  23. Final comment … Don´t forget to enjoy the applause after giving a well-made presentation …

  24. This talk was prepared originally by: Golschan Asgarpur, MD Berlin, Germany

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