I am amazed at how often the event organizer insists that attendees need an "advanced" seminar, and within 60 seconds I know that they don't even grasp the basics yet. In November I wrote an article for Training + Development of ASTD. Thanks for sharing these!!! blog comments powered by Disqus Previous post: Inc Magazine- A Video Review Next post: SOBCon Offers chrisbrogan.com Home About Speaking Rockstars Newsletters Contact Best Of Make Better Presentations - The Anatomy of a Good Speech February 23, 2009 · Comments You deserve some great tools, so I’d like to share what I’ve been working on.

I recently attended my local ASTD chapter meeting ( www.dcastd.org ) where a panel of CLOs talked about the role of global learning in tough economic times. Determine the 3 or 4 key messages that will be relevant to your audience and organize succinct, clear content around them. I'm not usually a fan of panels, because they frequently appear disorganized with speakers rambling , cutting each other off and running out of time. But this panel was refreshingly different and very effective. 

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I spent most of last week at the American Society for Training and Development ( ASTD ) International Conference and Expo (8000+ attendees) here in Washington, DC at the very impressive Walter E. The organizers did a great job. Once at the conference, the organizers provided a Speakers' Room, equipped with screens so presenters could rehearse presentations and even use other speakers Washington Convention Center . The days were chocked full of interesting sessions, interesting people and interesting observations.