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Autodesk University 2013 Speaker Kick-off

Autodesk University 2013 Speaker Kick-off. July 9th, 2013, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon (Pacific Time) . Objective. Prepare you for a great presentation experience at AU!. Agenda. Joseph Wurcher - AU 2013 Overview Robert Green - How to Thrive not just Survive

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Autodesk University 2013 Speaker Kick-off

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  1. Autodesk University 2013 Speaker Kick-off July 9th, 2013, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon (Pacific Time)

  2. Objective Prepare you for a great presentation experience at AU!

  3. Agenda Joseph Wurcher - AU 2013 Overview Robert Green - How to Thrive not just Survive Patricia Lundberg - AU Speaker Logistics

  4. Autodesk University 2013 - Overview Joseph Wurcher Program Manager

  5. The Autodesk University 2013 Program

  6. AU & INTL AUX AU International & AU Extension AU Germany Nov AU Russia Oct 2-3 AU Las Vegas Dec 3-5 AU China Nov 5 Mexico AU Japan Sept 12 India UAE AU Brazil Oct 10 Indonesia South Africa

  7. Who is speaking at AU? Out of 436 accepted speakers, we have: • 151 first-time speakers • 57 with 7 or more times spoken at AU • 38 Autodesk Certified Instructors • 121 speakers from outside the US • 147 speakers from Autodesk

  8. AU Speaker: How to Thrive not just Survive Robert Green Consultant & AU SpeakerCAD-Manager.com

  9. Congratulations – Your course has been accepted! Now what?

  10. Start Thinking/Planning • Get a game plan in place. • Allocate the needed time. • Identify your resources. • Reach out to your track manager. • Craft your presentation. • Get started – now!

  11. Preparation is Everything “Proper prior planning prevents poor performance!” - Walter Davis

  12. Do the Following • Start with the course description • Build a course outline • Review / edit it until it gels • Start writing / editing / building slides • Plan for proofing and rehearsal

  13. Manage Your Time But how?

  14. Realize the Following • Multiple, short work sessions - good. • A few, long cram sessions - bad. • Give yourself time to think! • Think – write – think – edit – repeat. • Practice – edit – repeat.

  15. Know the Audience Meeting their expectations will earn you higher speaker ratings.

  16. They are smart, busy, motivated people - so: • Move along quickly. • Give them tips, how-to’s and tricks. • Give them info they can use – now! • Give them a unique experience. • Put yourself in their chair.

  17. Making it Simple “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.” - Albert Einstein

  18. Answer these questions: • What confused you? • What information helped you most? • What is the best order to use? • What are some real world examples? • How can you use simple English?

  19. Get Ready to Succeed! Get your plan in place and start working the steps. December will be here before you know it!

  20. Plan to bask in the Knowledge and Fun! You’re going to learn a lot and have a blast!

  21. Questions? Feel free to email: Robert Green rgreen@CAD-Manager.com

  22. AU Speaker Logistics Patricia Lundberg Speaker Manager

  23. Speaker Resource Center (SRC)

  24. Speaker Resource Center (SRC) – My Tasks

  25. Speaker Resource Center (SRC) – My Tasks

  26. Speaker Resource Center (SRC) – Links

  27. AU Registration Information Registration Goes Live – September 12 • Complimentary 3-day AU Conference Pass • No code needed for registration • Registration link in SRC or on AU web site Speaker Hotel Room Block • Deadline October 15

  28. Key Dates Past Due • July 8 – Accept the Speaker Contract Upcoming Due Dates • July 12 Review Speaker Profile and Upload Speaker Photo • July 31 Download Class & Presentation Templates • August 5 Add co-speaker • Sept 27 Hands-on Lab hardware & software requirements • October 11 Add Lab Assistants & Submit AV/Classroom Requirements • Nov 15 Upload Handouts and Presentations

  29. Speaker Resources & Communication • Speaker Resource Center One stop shop to manage your participation as an AU Speaker • AU Speaker Blog and LinkedIn Forum Speaker news and updates Questions? For assistance contact: au.speaker@autodeskevents.com

  30. Speaker Social – December 2 (location TBA) ….see you There

  31. Have a Questions? Speaker Team - au.speaker@autodeskevents.com Speaker Forum - LinkedIn Groupor http://autode.sk/14Lhocv

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