Presenting Madness
miscellaneous tips from someone who sucks at presenting
Creation
group your topics
DO
play sound effects
DON'T
prepare auxiliary slides
DO
use horizontal gradients
DON'T
be original
DO
use agenda slides
DON'T
Preparation
memorize your presentation
DO
arrive late
DON'T
test at 100 feet
DO
Presentation
introduce and set expectations
DO
read the slides
DON'T
tell stories
DO
perform manual demos
DON'T
show energy and passion
DO
hide
DON'T
relate to the audience
DO
force jokes
DON'T
maintain a rhythm
DO
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