It's All About Timing

Timing is as important as content. Your pitch may be perfect, but get your timing wrong and people will remember less of your message.

Presentation Theory, Public SpeakingChris Davidson17 December 2014presentation timing, presentation agendaComment

Reading List: 9 Tips to Network Like a Pro

Many people find networking a nerve racking experience - and even if they don't, it's often a wasted exercise without the right skills...

Chris Davidson11 December 2014Comment

Facilitation Tools: Exit Surveys

An exit survey is a good way of ensuring your meetings stay productive and on course. Participants have the opportunity to express their feelings and concerns - giving you the ability to address them.

Facilitation SkillsChris Davidson9 December 2014Exit Surveys, Facilitation ToolsComment

Reading List: Make the Most of Your Working Day

This article from Sujan Patel outlines why the first and last ten minutes of your working day are crucial to your productivity...

Reading ListChris Davidson4 December 2014sujan patel, productivity at workComment

Facilitation Tools: Wandering Flip Charts

'Wandering Flip Charts' is a good way for a large group of people to generate a high volume of ideas, in a short space of time.

Facilitation SkillsChris Davidson2 December 2014Wandering Flip Charts, Facilitation ToolsComment

Reading List: How to Lead During a Personal Crisis

Gwen Moran illustrates five strategies you can use to maintain a grip on what's important during times of great stress.

Reading ListChris Davidson27 November 2014gwen moran, leadership skillsComment

PowerPoint vs Prezi

When it comes to presentation software, we often get asked the question "Which is better: PowerPoint or Prezi?". The answer isn't a simple "yes" or "no"...

Reading List: Four Tips for a Perfect Pitch

Pitching for business can be intimidating. Here are four tips for capturing attention.

Reading ListChris Davidson21 November 2014peter gasca, sales pitch, sales presentationsComment

Facilitation Tools: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting is an extremely useful facilitation tool that enables you to avoid potential barriers to success...

Facilitation SkillsChris Davidson21 November 2014Troubleshooting, Facilitation ToolsComment

The PowerPoint Cure

PowerPoint is an excellent tool when used correctly. Follow these tips to ensure your presentation is remembered and results in you winning more business...

Reading List: Top 10 Tips on Body Language

Get your message across successfully with Brad Bridges' top 10 tips on how to communicate with your body...

Reading ListChris Davidson24 October 2014Brad Bridges, Body Language, public speaking Comment

3 Ways to Grab Your Audience's Attention

How do you awaken interest in the first 90 seconds? Here are three methods you can use to grab your audience's attention.

Reading List: What Presenters Know About People

Dr. Susan Weinschenk's quirky illustration covers 5 essential points that presenters must know about the people they are presenting to...

Reading ListChris Davidson21 September 2014Dr. Susan Weinschenk, effective communication, hints & tips, public speakingComment

5 Things That Really Good Business Presenters Do

What is it that a presenter does that makes them appear good? Here are 5 simple things to get you started...

Public SpeakingChris Davidson21 September 20145 great things, public speaking, effective communication, hints & tipsComment

3 Ways to Distinguish Business Features From Customer Benefits

If business features are to hold any real value, they must be converted into clear customer benefits. Here are 3 simple ways to distinguish between the two...

Presentation TheoryChris Davidson14 September 2014business features, b2b, effective communication, hints & tipsComment

Reading List: Public Speaking Cheat Sheet

Become a better public speaker with this info-packed graphic from the London Speaker Bureau...

Reading ListChris Davidson14 September 2014cheat sheet, public speaking, effective communication, hints & tipsComment

Facilitation Tools: Decision Grids

Here’s a template for a simple decision grid to help you prioritise what decisions could be made, implemented and, most importantly, evaluated...

Facilitation SkillsChris Davidson7 September 2014decision grids, Facilitation ToolsComment

Reading List: How to Pitch

Some sound Slideshare advice from Byron Stanford on how you should approach your big pitch for business...

Reading ListChris Davidson7 September 2014how to pitch, effective communication, hints & tipsComment

Reading List: Speak to Your Audience's Emotions

What can we learn from Sir Ken Robinson? Here are some public speaking tips from the most popular TED Talk ever...

Reading ListChris Davidson31 August 2014ken robinson, effective communication, hints & tipsComment

3 PowerPoint Design Tips Every Presenter Needs to Know

Make better slides with these PowerPoint design tips that every business presenter should know...

Engaging Presentations and Effective Communication

Practical advice for busy business professionals who need to present complex information persuasively and memorably

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