Mr. Savory delivered a dramatic speech about the rising global problem of desertification and climate change. He argued that these issues are the result of increasing population and degrading land. Through a doomsday approach, he opened the audience's eyes to the perfect storm bearing down. Mr. Savory simplified complex issues using slides to break them down. While a little dry, his well-planned presentation kept the audience hooked to the end by focusing on the point, though it could have benefited from more humor and interaction.

1. TED Talk Evaluation
Presentation
By: Robert Carroll

2. Allan Savory:
“How to green the desert
and reverse climate change”

3. Thesis
This perfect storm we are facing is the result of our rising population,
rising toward ten billion people, land that is turning to desert
and of course climate change.

4. Opening Statement
His impact statement was meant to grab the attention of the audience.
He said "The most massive tsunami, perfect storm is bearing down on us."

5. Speech Delivery
He was very dramatic with his presentation.
He opens your eyes to a rising global problem in a dramatic doomsday approach.

6. Ted Commandment
Mr. Savory used the third commandment in his speech.
"Make the complex plain".

7. Ted Commandment
Mr. Savory used the third commandment in his speech.
"Make the complex plain".
He would tell you what was wrong then break it down
into more simple terms and then show you in a slide.

8. Dynamism
I would rate Mr. Savory's speech a 4.5

9. Dynamism
I would rate Mr. Savory's speech a 4.5
Mr. Savory's speech was a little dry
but overall a well planned presentation.

10. Dynamism
I would rate Mr. Savory's speech a 4.5
Mr. Savory's speech was a little dry
but overall a well planned presentation.
He could have more humor and audience interaction.

11. Comparisons
Garr Reynolds and Nancy Duarte had recommended the use of story telling and imagery.
Mr. Savory drawed upon this to enhance his presentation and purpose.

12. Comparisons
Allan Savory was very serious and kept his speech to the point,
which made it a little dry but it kept you hooked to the end.

13. Comparisons
Ken Robinson was light hearted and much
more humorous and used that to keep you listening.

14. Tips for my classmates
Use humor when you can.

15. Tips for my classmates
Tell them a story and do it with passion.

16. Citations
Allan Savory
http://tinyurl.com/caj9n3r
http://tinyurl.com/dxkfkv4
Sir Ken Robinson
http://tinyurl.com/blvhkfk
Allan Savory Speech
http://tinyurl.com/cttagpe