Comments on: Badges? We don’t need no stinking badges!

By: Lee Potts

Lee Potts — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:51:36 +0000

@ Terry Gault: Great advice Terry, thanks. I agree, it’s always crucial that you get to the venue in plenty of time to make sure everything works correctly and that you will have an adequate opportunity to set things up in the way that allows you to deliver the best value to the audience.

By: Terry Gault

Terry Gault — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:42:45 +0000

Lee,

Interesting job.

If you are one of the many presenters to have to do all of that on your own, I always suggest that you should never cram at the last minute.

This is a mistake.

Instead, as the presenter, it is your job to create the best environment for your audience to have a good experience, so taking charge of the space is crucial. If you need to move something, move it. If you need to write something on the flip chart or white board, do so.

If you become too deferential, it can be seen as a lack of confidence , which will undermine your authority and thereby your presentation as a whole!

Thanks for the post

By: Lee Potts

Lee Potts — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:51:36 +0000

By: Terry Gault

Terry Gault — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:42:45 +0000

Lee,

Interesting job.

If you are one of the many presenters to have to do all of that on your own, I always suggest that you should never cram at the last minute.

This is a mistake.

Instead, as the presenter, it is your job to create the best environment for your audience to have a good experience, so taking charge of the space is crucial. If you need to move something, move it. If you need to write something on the flip chart or white board, do so.

If you become too deferential, it can be seen as a lack of confidence , which will undermine your authority and thereby your presentation as a whole!

Thanks for the post