Michael Boninger MD GIVING A GREAT VIRTUAL TALK
Michael Boninger, MD GIVING A GREAT VIRTUAL TALK
Outline � Better Title � Why Do You Care � The Content � The Presenter � The Slides � Top 10 Virtual
Why Do You Care? � Why are you giving the talk? �To Present Your Work �To Build Your Practice �To Pitch an Idea ○ Gain Hospital/Granting Agency Support �To Teach
Content � The Outline �Tell your audience what you are going to do �Introduction ○ Need �Methods ○ Plan/Treatment �Outcome/Results �Conclusion
Content - Background � If you’re unsure if your audience knows an important piece of background material, tell them “As you know…”
The Presenter � It is your job to: �Educate �Entertain � Take your job seriously �You want your audience to want to be there � If you are not naturally funny – add in jokes or pictures
Presenting � Make eye contact � Tell people they have to remember one thing �Say it often � Move around �Exaggerated gestures are good � Eliminate audible pauses �It will slow you down and make you a better speaker
The Slides � How Many Slides? �Max 2 slides/minute �No minimum � Minimize words � Everything you say should NOT be on the slide � How often should you give a
Figures � Use Figures �Better than words � Ask yourself Write Papers Collect Data Write Grants �Will a figure help? � NEVER USE A TABLE OR FIGURE THAT THE AUDIENCE CAN’T READ �Assume they’re watching on a laptop Success
Figures for Humor & Effect � Humorous or personal figures/pictures make your show more interesting �Use occasionally �Never let it detract from the talk
Special Effects � When should you use motion? �When it adds to the program � When is it bad? �When it is too much � Use on a limited basis � Mix it up
Presenting Graphs Movies
Timing � Know exactly how much time you have � End on time �May need to recalibrate if previous speaker goes over � Practice timing � Avoid skipping slides � Proof your presentation �If not good at proofing, get someone to do it for you � Own your presentation – you are the expert
Top 10 (or so) � Repeat your key points � Use figures � Be entertaining �If you are not fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm – Vince Lombardi � Know your audience
Top 10 - continued � Pay attention to time � Ask questions �In a large group there are no wrong answers � Leave time for questions �Take a deep breath before answering questions � Play with Power. Point – you can get better � Get to the virtual room early
Top 10 – continued - virtual � Turn off your slides � Involve your audience �Ask them questions � Use polls � Backgrounds � Use easy to answer chats (flood chats)
ALWAYS THANK YOUR AUDIENCE
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