There is one simple mistake repeated by too many conference speakers, especially in the financial world. We want to make sure you do not fall into the same trap.
To accompany your conference talk you may want to use visual aids. What some people do is re-use their PowerPoint slides which have worked well in their pitch books.
This is a huge mistake.
It’s the equivalent of making a movie by filming pages from a book.
IMPROVE YOUR VISUAL AIDS
If you want to use visual aids in your conference presentation then make sure these really are visual aids. I.e. do they really help your audience understand what you are saying? Are they clear, simple and can they be read at the back of the room. If not, then either leave them out or re-design them.
You will find that this simple change makes you much more impressive and you will come across as a more effective communicator.
If you want help preparing your colleagues for conference talks contact Benjamin Ball Associates on 0845 676 9766.
Filed under: General Presentations, HR, Learning and Development · Tags: delivery, powerpoint, public speaking
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