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Your Guide to Designing a Great Presentation

According to Dale Carnegie, there are always three speeches for every one you give: “The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave."

Attendees tell us their most memorable session experiences are those that weave together a clear narrative with discussion, interaction, and thought-provoking commentary around a story, project, or theme. As you design your presentation, explore some of the tips and resources that the EDUCAUSE Speaker Concierge has collected for you so the presentation that you give and the one that you wish you gave are one and the same!

 

What Do You Need Help With?

I'm working on a presentation for a face-to-face audience and would like some tips.

I'm working on a presentation for an online or hybrid (face-to-face and online) audience and want to know best practices.

I'm preparing a poster session and would love to know what others have found useful.

 

"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success."
– Alexander Graham Bell

 

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How to Plan a Successful Presentation

(EDUCAUSE Podcast)
This 11-minute podcast features insights from several academic professionals on presenting a successful conference session for maximum audience impact. This program will provide clear ideas and tips on how to approach your audience, how to design an effective PowerPoint presentation, and how to best communicate your ideas.

 

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