Speaker Orientation 2015

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Speaker OrientationSTC Technical Communication Summit 2015

Chris Hester, Conference Chair, @chris_ohKeith Anderson, Speaker Coach, @suredoc

(http://www.slideshare.net/stcsummit/speaker-orientation2015)

http://www.slideshare.net/stcsummit/speaker-orientation2015

@stc_summit #stc15© STC 2015

Welcome!

Thank you for being part of an incredible program Your knowledge, experience, and willingness to

share brings attendees from around the world We hope you have a rewarding experience at the

Summit, and we hope you will join us again

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Today’s Agenda

Program committee What to expect

Before the Summit At the Summit After the Summit

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STC Summit 2015 Program Committee

Chris Hester, Conference Chair Pam Brewer, Program Chair Karen Bachmann, Program Chair Keith Anderson, Speaker Prep/Coach Track Managers Adam Evans: Art, Design, & Visual Communication Adriane Hunt: Training & Research Craig Baehr: Tools & Technology / API Documentation Jamie Gillenwater: Leadership & Management / Consulting

and Small Business Management Michelle Despres: Writing & Communication

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@stc_summit #stc15© STC 2015 5

Before the Summit

Registered? Register as an attendee Make your hotel reservation at the Hyatt

Proceedings Deadline extended to Friday, May 8

Share your speaker status on your website with a badge

http://summit.stc.org/2015-summit-icons-share-your-involvement/


Before the Summit: Promote

Promote your session on Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Take advantage of Lanyrd

Sign up with Twitter, LinkedIn, or email Build a speaker profile Add “coverage” to your session (links, blog posts,

handouts, etc.) Post Slideshare URL of your slides Send intro message, flag who you want to meet Flag sessions and events you want to attend, including

social activities (http://summit.stc.org/networking/) Send Chris your ID if your profile is missing or incorrect

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Before the Summit: Prep

Practice practice practice your presentation Get help from the Program Committee

Presentation walkthrough Content review Audience Q&A General information

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Before the Summit: Slides

Polish your presentation Add the STC Summit logo to your title slide

(http://summit.stc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Summit2015_dates.png)

Include your Twitter handle, #stc15, and the session name (or topic) on each slide

Use standard fonts Avoid complex colors that could degrade when moving

from one machine to another

Post your presentation to Slideshare.net Create your own slideshare.net account Use the tags: STC15, STC Summit 2015,

techcomm, and technical communication

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At the Summit: Locations

All conference sessions are in the Hyatt The Expo is in the Greater Columbus Convention

Center Check the program on

http://lanyrd.com/2015/stc15/ to confirm your session date, time, and room

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At the Summit: Audience

Various backgrounds, jobs, & experience levels May leave to find another session Expectations Presentation content will match the session description Speakers will be prepared Speakers will be respectful

Be mindful of language, sensitive topics, the back channel Start on time; end on time (including Q&A)

Advanced sessions will be advanced, beginner will be beginner

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At the Summit: Checking in

Pick up your packets/badges in the registration area – Regency Ballroom Foyer, 3rd floor, Hyatt

Visit the Education/Information Booth if you need anything – 2nd floor, near escalators

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At the Summit: Rooms & Equipment

All rooms (except progressions) have laptop, projector, microphones, screen

Use the STC laptop (preferred), unless you’ve made prior arrangements

If you use your equipment, provide standard video connectors/adapters

Most rooms have internet for speaker,WIFI for attendees in many areas

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At the Summit: Summit Playback

Summit Playback (formerly Summit@aClick) provides great value to attendees… many positive comments

STC vendor on site is different from A/V vendor Important we know if you are using the STC laptop

or your laptop (email/agreement) We record the presentation & sync your slides

Recorded: Presentations and lightning talks Not recorded: Workshops and progressions

Please help us make this go smoothly

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At the Summit: Your Session

Be prepared… practice aloud in advance… your evaluations will reflect it

Get to the room early Volunteer, program committee, and A/V help will be

on hand Repeat questions for all to hear…especially

important for recorded sessions Remind attendees to complete the evaluations

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At the Summit: Speaker Ready Room

This is a workroom with the same AV/IT equipment as the presentation rooms

Open Sunday – Tuesday, 8am – 5pm Reserve 30-minute slots (one hour max) Open to all speakers, 1pm – 3pm

Reserve a time to rehearse your presentation Work with a coach to get feedback Drop by during open hours to work on your slides

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After the Summit

Post your slides on Slideshare, Lanyrd if you haven’t already

Watch for your evaluations (August-ish)

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Find Us Online

http://summit.stc.org http://lanyrd.com/2015/stc15/ On Twitter:

Summit: @STC_Summit Chris Hester: @chris_oh Pam Brewer: @brewerpe Karen Bachmann: @karenbachmann Keith Anderson: @suredoc #stc15

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See you in Columbus!

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