2-Minute Tips: Pro Tips For Group Presentations and Panel Discussions
TODAY’S TOPIC:
“How do I prepare for a group presentation or panel discussion?”
Most panel discussions blow - because the organizer, the moderator, and the panelists did not prepare. Before speaking on a panel, listen to these tips to make your panel interesting.
For July, I initially thought I’d write about freedom in presenting. But, heck, we have too much of that! (See YouTube. I rest my case.)
So instead, I thought I’d talk about presenting in groups. That’s something we rarely hear about, so here are my pro tips for you.
BTW, are you part of a group presentation? Don’t be a d**** and blow-off your co-presenters when they need you to do some work. Better yet: Don’t be completely unavailable when your team needs you! (There’s always one. Always.)
MEMO 1:
You’re on a panel! Great! Don’t just show up and say whatever comes to mind.
Listen here for tips on how to be a good panelist or moderator.
MEM0 2:
Tips for panel moderators: Mix it up!
Don’t be predictable and boring. Because most panels are.
MEMO 3:
Communicate! Duh!
Group presentations are mini-projects. Here are the 3 things you should do before you even start.
MEMO 4:
Do This 1 Thing To Make Your Presentation Smoother
Group presentations are trickier than solo ones because you have all those other folks to rely on. If you want to slay it, you must rehearse, and NO, it doesn’t have to take a long time.
“Make time to rehearse. Quickly run through ideas. This will prevent tripping over each other during the real presentation.”
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