by Alan | Feb 20, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery
Back in the blog saddle after some exhausting days off. Plenty of content to share, as I didn’t take off from observing.Conversation and an observation lead to today’s tip. Many conversations are impromptu events and can leave you grasping for content, not...
by Alan | Feb 14, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, PowerPoint
Was reviewing a webcast today with some folks. Interesting to see their reaction. It was postulated that it appeared that the presenters were not in sync with the slides. Since I had inside information on the preparation of the webcast, I know that that is exactly the...
by Alan | Feb 13, 2006 | Communication skills, Don't!
Had a realization I probably could have thought through without experiencing today. I’m a snack junkie (with the figure to show for it). Love candy. Almost always have some available to my classes. So I was doing my normal munchie thing today, and during a break...
by Alan | Feb 10, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery
Watched an online demo today. Perhaps few things are tougher than trying to conduct a live (it was live when recorded) demo when you can’t see the audience. No feedback, just talk into the black hole. Still, the principles still apply. I heard such beauts as,...
by Alan | Feb 9, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, Leadership
Saw the same presenter handle questions in one of the best ways and worst ways I’ve seen — all in the same presentation.First the good. The presenter was before a crowd that isn’t gathered often, and the last time they were together was before a...
