by Alan | Jul 26, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery
I’ve seen this several times, most recently today. A speaker in a public forum is taking questions. A hand is raised. The speaker keeps on speaking, or handles other questions, but one particular hand does not get acknowledged. The person asking tries once,...
by Alan | Jul 23, 2006 | Communication skills, Content, Delivery
Watched an introduction today where the speaker being introduced was not only an accomplished author but had his own radio show. And the introducer got up and made mention of these points, but bungled them by not being prepared. First, he apparently made up the...
by Alan | Jul 23, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery
Keeping an audiences’ attention is a constant balance of showmanship, compelling content, efficient delivery, and a great audience. It is harder if a presentation is less interactive, since the audience does little except sit and listen.Saw a speaker today who...
by Alan | Jul 19, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, Don't!
Today’s entry was submitted by a (the?) faithful reader (and no, it wasn’t mom). While shehe did not wish to be identified, I thought it was good enough for publication, and submit it for your edification and enjoyment (and don’t do...
by Alan | Jul 17, 2006 | Communication skills, Content, Delivery
Watched a speaker open a few days ago with the phrase, “Let me tell you about my life…” Short of opening with, “I’d like to show some pictures from my vacation…” there are few things that could be more self-centered or more...
by Alan | Jul 17, 2006 | Communication skills, Content, Delivery, Don't!
Probably the most common and annoying thing I witness is a speaker making references to how much time he has left to speak. It just isn’t something that needs to come up. If we’re running short on time, chances are good that we’re presenting...
