How to prepare an ignite presentation

How to prepare an Ignite Presentation?

How to prepare an Ignite Presentation?
10 secrets inside!

is unlike anything you have ever done before

It is unlike anything you have ever done before.

It is unlike anything you have ever done before.
It’s worth repeating!

You are allowed only 20 slides

You are allowed only 20 slidesSlides advance every 15 seconds

You are allowed only 20 slidesSlides advance every 15 seconds (automatically)

20 slides x 15 seconds/slide= 5 minutes

20 slides x 15 seconds/slide= 5 minutes (only)

You are facing 2 challenges

#1 Less time

#1 Less time
#2 Auto advancing slides

#1
Less time

#1
Less time
Less
content
means

#1
Less time
Less
content
Talk what’s really important
means

#1
Less time
Less
content
No time for introduction (warm up)

#1
Less time
Less
content
No time for introduction (warm up)
No repetitions

#2
Auto advancing slides

#2
Your words and slides should match

#2
Know what’s coming on next slide

#2
Know what’s coming on next slide
Rehearse well

Other Tips

#3 Why are you giving the talk?

“In 5 minutes you can only get them excited about the topic. When your PPT ends, the audience journey begins.”

What are the 3 things you want them to remember after your PPT is over?
Say only those 3 things.

#4 Be Confident

You are special.That’s why you have been asked to come on stage. Be proud and confident. You indeed have something meaningful to share.

#5 Who is your audience?

They are a mixed lot.

So don’t worry about them

So don’t worry about them
Just keep your talk ‘jargon-free’. A class 10 student should be able to understand your stuff.

Your audience expects to be entertained & inspired.

Your audience expects to be entertained & inspired.
Give it to them!

#6 Preparation
Ready your slides a week before

#6 Preparation
Email it to organisers

#6 Preparation
Now
you will not worry about the slide at the last minute

#6 Preparation
Now
you will not worry about the slide at the last minute
Use the week for rehearsal

#7 Slide Design

Audience needs to listen to you. They should not focus on slides.
#7 Slide Design

So, write just few words (max 5) on slides which can be read in a flash
#7 Slide Design

So, write just few words (max 5) on slides which can be read in a flash
Use images if it helps to
amplify or clarify an idea
#7 Slide Design

#8 Practice

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#8 Practice

Stand up and rehearse.
As if this was the real thing.

#9 Do’s & Don’ts

Use large fonts

Use large fonts
Watch old Ignite videos

Use large fonts
Your organisers will introduce you before you talk. Make sure you give them a good write-up.

Use large fonts
Talk with passion

Use large fonts
Talk with passion
You cannot ask the organisers to go a slide back

Use large fonts
Talk with passion
You cannot exceed your time by even a second

Use large fonts
Talk with passion
You cannot exceed your time by even a second
No bullet points
(and long lists)

#10Last but the most important tipHave fun!

#10Last but the most important tipHave fun!
It is your 5 minutes of fame

Recap
Less content – Key messages
Rehearse well
Be confident
Be simple (jargon free)
Prepare slides well in advance
Simple slides – Low on text & Vivid images
Large fonts
Learn from earlier speakers at Ignite
Have fun

ByVivek SinghPresentations Bloggerwww.allaboutpresentations.comSpoke @Ignite Hyderabad Volume 1Click here for more Ignite tips

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