Comments on: How to Not Suck at a Group Presentation http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/31/how-to-not-suck-at-a-group-presentation/ Entrepreneur turned VC Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:37:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: CyberDera http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/31/how-to-not-suck-at-a-group-presentation/comment-page-3/#comment-3879 CyberDera Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:47:25 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1850#comment-3879 spot on man spot on man

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]]> By: CyberDera http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/31/how-to-not-suck-at-a-group-presentation/comment-page-3/#comment-3878 CyberDera Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:47:25 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1850#comment-3878 spot on man spot on man

]]> By: jeffvincent http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/31/how-to-not-suck-at-a-group-presentation/comment-page-3/#comment-9972 jeffvincent Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:00:58 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1850#comment-9972 Mark - an absolutely brilliant, well-thought out post. I really enjoyed it.<br><br>I've learned gradually over my career that timely (and frequent) reminders to the audience of "why they should be interested" are absolutely crucial to keeping anyone paying attention and taking anything away. By reminding the audience of why it is important to them, they will be able to key in on the important points much easier. That and a touch of humor.<br><br>But maybe the most important tip for learning to present that I could give is - watch top speakers! With these internets these days, there has never been an easier time to watch great presenters. Steve Jobs presenting the iPhone, George Carlin and his dirty words, even Bill Gates, releasing "malaria" mosquitoes at TED in Feb 2009. Just brilliant presentations, I haven't found anything else that works as well!<br><br>Thanks again for the post Mark!<br>jv Mark – an absolutely brilliant, well-thought out post. I really enjoyed it.

I've learned gradually over my career that timely (and frequent) reminders to the audience of “why they should be interested” are absolutely crucial to keeping anyone paying attention and taking anything away. By reminding the audience of why it is important to them, they will be able to key in on the important points much easier. That and a touch of humor.

But maybe the most important tip for learning to present that I could give is – watch top speakers! With these internets these days, there has never been an easier time to watch great presenters. Steve Jobs presenting the iPhone, George Carlin and his dirty words, even Bill Gates, releasing “malaria” mosquitoes at TED in Feb 2009. Just brilliant presentations, I haven't found anything else that works as well!

Thanks again for the post Mark!
jv

]]> By: jeffvincent http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/31/how-to-not-suck-at-a-group-presentation/comment-page-3/#comment-3877 jeffvincent Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:00:58 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1850#comment-3877 Mark - an absolutely brilliant, well-thought out post. I really enjoyed it.<br><br>I've learned gradually over my career that timely (and frequent) reminders to the audience of "why they should be interested" are absolutely crucial to keeping anyone paying attention and taking anything away. By reminding the audience of why it is important to them, they will be able to key in on the important points much easier. That and a touch of humor.<br><br>But maybe the most important tip for learning to present that I could give is - watch top speakers! With these internets these days, there has never been an easier time to watch great presenters. Steve Jobs presenting the iPhone, George Carlin and his dirty words, even Bill Gates, releasing "malaria" mosquitoes at TED in Feb 2009. Just brilliant presentations, I haven't found anything else that works as well!<br><br>Thanks again for the post Mark!<br>jv Mark – an absolutely brilliant, well-thought out post. I really enjoyed it.

I've learned gradually over my career that timely (and frequent) reminders to the audience of “why they should be interested” are absolutely crucial to keeping anyone paying attention and taking anything away. By reminding the audience of why it is important to them, they will be able to key in on the important points much easier. That and a touch of humor.

But maybe the most important tip for learning to present that I could give is – watch top speakers! With these internets these days, there has never been an easier time to watch great presenters. Steve Jobs presenting the iPhone, George Carlin and his dirty words, even Bill Gates, releasing “malaria” mosquitoes at TED in Feb 2009. Just brilliant presentations, I haven't found anything else that works as well!

Thanks again for the post Mark!
jv

]]> By: OrgStories Shorts: Group Presentation Advice with an Edge « OrgStories http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/31/how-to-not-suck-at-a-group-presentation/comment-page-3/#comment-3876 OrgStories Shorts: Group Presentation Advice with an Edge « OrgStories Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:48:02 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1850#comment-3876 [...] leave a comment » Here is a recent post by venture capitalist Mark Suster, giving advice on presenting and story-telling to large audiences:  How to Not Suck at a Group Presentation. [...] [...] leave a comment » Here is a recent post by venture capitalist Mark Suster, giving advice on presenting and story-telling to large audiences:  How to Not Suck at a Group Presentation. [...]

]]> By: Deborah Shames http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/31/how-to-not-suck-at-a-group-presentation/comment-page-3/#comment-9973 Deborah Shames Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:34:03 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1850#comment-9973 You make a number of excellent points. After years of training service providers (including lawyers, accountants, insurance and financial advisors) who were technically competent but terrible presenters, we wrote the book: Own the Room: Business Presentations that Engage, Persuade, and get Results. Especially in this economy, no one has the luxury of losing a pitch, beauty contest or opportunity to drive their business. But like anything else, learning a new skill takes putting your attention on it and making it a prioity. You make a number of excellent points. After years of training service providers (including lawyers, accountants, insurance and financial advisors) who were technically competent but terrible presenters, we wrote the book: Own the Room: Business Presentations that Engage, Persuade, and get Results. Especially in this economy, no one has the luxury of losing a pitch, beauty contest or opportunity to drive their business. But like anything else, learning a new skill takes putting your attention on it and making it a prioity.

]]> By: Deborah Shames http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/31/how-to-not-suck-at-a-group-presentation/comment-page-2/#comment-3875 Deborah Shames Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:34:03 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1850#comment-3875 You make a number of excellent points. After years of training service providers (including lawyers, accountants, insurance and financial advisors) who were technically competent but terrible presenters, we wrote the book: Own the Room: Business Presentations that Engage, Persuade, and get Results. Especially in this economy, no one has the luxury of losing a pitch, beauty contest or opportunity to drive their business. But like anything else, learning a new skill takes putting your attention on it and making it a prioity. You make a number of excellent points. After years of training service providers (including lawyers, accountants, insurance and financial advisors) who were technically competent but terrible presenters, we wrote the book: Own the Room: Business Presentations that Engage, Persuade, and get Results. Especially in this economy, no one has the luxury of losing a pitch, beauty contest or opportunity to drive their business. But like anything else, learning a new skill takes putting your attention on it and making it a prioity.

]]> By: lucy http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/31/how-to-not-suck-at-a-group-presentation/comment-page-2/#comment-10033 lucy Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:02:48 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1850#comment-10033 Justyn, I have also found enough material on presentation zen on the internet and suggest to check the slideshare for presentations zen. There are some three worth seeing. Justyn, I have also found enough material on presentation zen on the internet and suggest to check the slideshare for presentations zen. There are some three worth seeing.

]]> By: lucy http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/2010/01/31/how-to-not-suck-at-a-group-presentation/comment-page-2/#comment-9974 lucy Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:58:08 +0000 http://www.bothsidesofthetable.com/?p=1850#comment-9974 I enjoyed reading your post, it made me laugh reminding me of these silly mistakes Ihave committed more than once. What about giving practical examples from ur or others presentations on how not to do it? I enjoyed reading your post, it made me laugh reminding me of these silly mistakes Ihave committed more than once. What about giving practical examples from ur or others presentations on how not to do it?

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