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how to avoid lecture disasters A good presentation
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Lecture Evaluation: it was a disaster
• incompatible USB stick or file• no introduction• boring language• annoying body language• exceeding time allotted • no take home message
So you start with ‘First slide, please …’• And then it can be:
• Sorry, I’m not sure how to forward
my presentation…
• Sorry, these slides are probably not readable…
• Äh … the next slide is about…
• Äh … so that was my last slide.
The First Slide, Please …
• Damage I: medical science & your message
• Damage II: congress hosts
• Damage III: embarrassing yourself
• Damage IV: audience
(travel, admission costs, time:
500 x 25 min = > 1 months‘
work)
The First Slide, Please …
• Goals of lecturer I:
„In this talk I intend to focus on xyz to promote
your understanding of, e.g., a topic in
physiology and/or clinical practice.“
• Goals of lecturer II:
„See how clever I am, the topic of today‘s
presentation is complex.“
decide which you would like to be …
The First Slide, Please …
• Lecture Timing with Mark Twain:
• after 5 min I wanted to donate 1 US$• after another 5 min 5 US$• after 30 min nothing• after 60 min I took 5 US$ from the donation
basket
• again, make your decision …
Phases in preparing your presentation
• Well before the lecture• Immediately before the lecture• At the time of the lecture• End of lecture
Phase I: Well before the lecture
• Know your topic:
1. why it is important
2. what is my own message
3. try to find new insights about the topic
4. present key evidence
• Match the contents and duration of your presentation to:
1. time allotted to you
2. knowledge of audience
-> find this out in advance.
Period I: don’t not loose the audience Maintain a match
between the audience’s
interests and level of
knowledge and your
talk
Bad
Very bad
Good
Period I: planning your lecture
• Learn the common theme by heart• Practice with a written manuscript of
your presentation• Practice your talk within the department or
with colleagues • Prepare a print-out of your presentation,
highlighting keywords, helping you to move
from one slide to the next
Period I: planning your slides
• Rule of 5 x 7 x 90
• Allocation of time• 10% on the Introduction • 80% on the Main Part • 10% on the Summary
Period I: planning your slides
Sorry,
I’ve just came from
Japan and had
no time to translate
my slides for you …
Period I: avoid Christmas trees …
Period I: formatting
• Graphics: yellow text on blue background or
black on white or grey
• Avoid gimmicks !
Period II: Immediately before the lecture
• Choose proper clothing • Inspect technical equipment and situation• Have Plan B ready• Prepare time control
Period III: the lecture itself
• Proper Introduction
a) Start with a short silence, “8”
b) Start funny, local or paradox
c) Do not start with the Romans• Then first slide and darkening room• Keep fluent rhythm, avoid accelerating speed• Announce the last slide(s)• Finish in free speech with a clearly structured
slide.
Period III tools: Laser pointer
Period III tools: manuscript
If your talk is written
out – have the text on
separate sheets, don‘t
stable them together
Period III: Language & Body Language• Voice • Open gestures• Facial expression • Posture• Figuratively underline your words• Maintain eye contact with the audience• Never ever apologize
If disaster happens …
• Use Plan B• Stay calm• Avoid blaming someone else
• Be a Disaster-Master and GO ON
Period IV: After the Lecture
• Leave the final slide on the screen• Allow the person asking a question to
finish talking• Praise the questioner• Indicate that this is your perspective of the
topic; not a summary from textbooks. Admit to
gaps in your knowledge• Use positive dialectics
Last but not least:your Take Home Message
• P Prepare (audience expectations);• P Practice (time management, performance);• P Printed Presentation (for emergencies);• I Introduction (catching and re-catching); • T Take Home Message (not “summary”).
Final comment …
Don´t forget to enjoy the applause after giving a
well-made presentation …
This talk was prepared originally by:
Golschan Asgarpur, MD
Berlin, Germany
Talks in the International Pain School include the following:
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Physiology and pathophysiology of pain Nilesh Patel, PhD, Kenya
Assessment of pain & taking a pain historyYohannes Woubished, M.D, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Clinical pharmacology of analgesicsand non-pharmacological treatments
Ramani Vijayan, M.D. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Postoperative – low technology treatment methodsDominique Fletcher, M.D, Garches & Xavier Lassalle, RN, MSF, Paris, France
Postoperative– high treatment technology methodsNarinder Rawal, M.D. PhD, FRCA(Hon), Orebro, Sweden
Cancer pain– low technology treatment methods Barbara Kleinmann, MD, Freiburg, Germany
Cancer pain– high technology treatment methodsJamie Laubisch MD, Justin Baker MD, Doralina Anghelescu MD, Memphis, USA
Palliative CareJamie Laubisch MD, Justin Baker MD, Memphis, USA
Neuropathic pain - low technology treatment methodsMaija Haanpää, MD, Helsinki & Aki Hietaharju, Tampere, Finland
Neuropathic pain – high technology treatment methodsMaija Haanpää, M.D., Helsinki & Aki Hietaharju, M.D., Tampere, Finland
Psychological aspects of managing pain Etleva Gjoni, Germany
Special Management Challenges: Chronic pain, addiction and dependence, old age and dementia, obstetrics and lactation
Debra Gordon, RN, DNP, FAAN, Seattle, USA
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