If you question whether this really happened, there are references at the bottom of the blog post. One of my clients, a medical doctor, sent me this amusing (and slightly disturbing) story of a memorable presentation at a urology conference, which took demonstration to a whole new level. Read it here: How To Give An Unforgettable Talk. MORE >>

The leader can set the tone, give the introduction, manage the Q&A, referring questions to the appropriate presenter, and make concluding remarks. Look for places you can refer to points or examples others use and tie them into your section. Yet integrating a variety of material and diverse personalities can be a challenge. MORE >>

Include references. If you’re citing research do include the references in the handout. For most presentations (scientific presentations to a scientific audience would be an exception), don’t clutter up your presentation or your slides with references. But do be able to say: “The reference for this research is in your handout.” MORE >>

Clever metaphors/references in your presentation. For example, here’s a slide from a slideshare presentation on K12 education : As far as I can tell this photo is a reference to the ‘Penguin Effect”, a term coined in an academic paper about technology adoption. Few people in a lay audience are going to get this reference. MORE >>

Hard copy of thumb nails of slides for quick reference. Reference material. As public speakers, we should be focused on our audience and the material. The The last thing we want is to be distracted because we’ve overlooked a logistical detail. few things to note about the list: It is restricted to matters of a logistical nature. MORE >>