→ Edward Tufte's Presentation Tips
Summary (by austinkleon):
- Prepare: practice in front of audience, mirror, video
- Innovate: find ways to take the presentation beyond a linear presentation of facts, and instead make it become something like a dialogue
- Show up early
- Start by clearly telling the audience: What the problem is, who cares, and what your solution is.
- Never apologize: most people won’t notice
- Always provide a handout
- Don’t dumb down anything
- Treat questions carefully
- Show your enthusiasm! Don’t hide behind lectern. Use gestures, walk around, engage.
- Drink enormous amounts of water
- Finish early
(from 37signals)