Presenting Online with Impact

Peter Quarry provides guidance on effective presentation techniques, emphasizing simplicity in content delivery, professional setup, and audience engagement. He advises against information overload and suggests using targeted questions to manage discussions. The importance of starting and ending on time and recording the presentation is also highlighted.

What is the first step in starting a presentation effectively?

• Begin with a joke

• Show a video

• Start with a question

• Introduce yourself

Why should presenters avoid using long paragraphs of text?

• It makes the presentation more engaging

• It helps in covering more information

• It is easier to read on small screens

• It prevents information overload

What is a recommended way to keep slides simple?

• Include lots of text

• Use few words and many images

• Use complex diagrams

• Add detailed charts

How can a presenter encourage audience interaction?

• By using targeted questions

• By asking if there are any questions

• By avoiding questions altogether

• By letting one person dominate the discussion

What is a good strategy to manage long-winded participants?

• Ignore them

• Thank them and ask another person for their opinion

• Let them continue

• Ask them to leave