How to Present, 2nd Edition

APPENDIXPRESENTER CHECKLIST

I believe everyone can be an exceptional presenter. It's just a matter of knowing what to do, and doing it! So I have created this handy checklist that you can go through to evaluate your ability as a presenter. Give it a try — it will help you work out what you need to improve (and take it from me, all these things are so easy to improve). It will also show you what you are already doing well — and there are probably more positives than you realise!

Phase 1: Analysis

• Do you know how to work out what you're trying to achieve?
• Have you completed a five-step analysis on this presentation?
• Can you think about your presentation from your audience's point of view?
• Do you know what the venue or room is like?
• Have you arranged parking?
• Do you know the agenda? Are you speaking before or after anyone else?
• Are you happy with the time of day you have been scheduled? If not, have you done what you can to change this? What will the other speakers be talking about? What is their presentation style?
• Do you need to ask for a certain type of room set-up?
• Have you chosen the perfect background for your virtual presentation?
• Is your lighting and sound online working for your audience?
• Should you be booking an external venue for your virtual meeting to ensure reduced wi-fi glitches?
• Do you need to take any supplies yourself, such as flipchart paper, pens, participant handouts or writing implements?

Phase 2: Design

• Do you know how to structure a presentation ...