This is handy set of rules & tips sheet which helps out TS’s to prepare for their talks & workshops.
Follow the tips and checklist to submit a detailed proposal:
- Prepare a document containing the following headers: ** Decide the session/talk title ** Come up with an alternative name for the title ** Prepare a short and long description of your proposal ** Identify potential keywords ** Provide session details breakout ** Prepare on key takeaways w.r to different audience perspective ** Prepare a short and long presenter bio ** List out speaking credentials
- Publish a series of blog (Validation for your expertise)
- Keep a collection of public speaking videos
- Share links of resources in your proposals
Follow this checklist before presenting at an event:
- Start off your talk with: ** Why you are here? ** What will be discussed? ** Why you are the right person?
- Create a storyline: ** Talk about the bigger picture (Problem Statement) ** Dive down into the problem (Current State of the industry) ** Provide different solutions (Asking the key question) ** Demonstrate demos (Desired behaviour) ** Leave the audience with a bigger idea (Desired state)
- Have a script in hand and prepare rigorously
- Curate FAQ’s for technical talks
- Keep Q&A session short & brief
Get feedback from people on the following parameters to find areas of improvement:
- Topic quality
- Information presented
- Preparedness
- Time Management
- Body Language
- Supporting materials
- Ethusiasm
It's always about asking the right questions to get the correct insights !!
Always be prepared for the unexpected:
- Backup slides in the cloud
- Keep offline version of slides
- Run demos before presentation
- Carry a water bottle with you
- Identify the correct converters/chargers
- Reach the location of talk at least 2 hrs before
Keep calm and rock the talk