Vote for February's topic

Kelly Vandever of Communications for Everyone will speak to us in February about presentation skills. She’s offered two presentations to choose from. Vote for the one you want to see.

About the presentations

Some details about each presentation…

How to NOT Give a Boring Technical Presentation: Tools to Deliver Your Message without Sedating Your Audience
Have you ever sat through a technical presentation and thought, “That was good content, but, man, was it painful”? Do you worry that others are saying that about YOUR presentations? In this session, you’ll learn how to take a presentation from “OK” to “I’m glad I stayed.” You will learn how to really analyze an audience, how to add interest through stories, how to put the power back into PowerPoint and more. Technical presentations do not have to be boring. Learn how to make a difference and share these lessons with others.

Presentation Skills for Non-Presenters: Secrets of Experienced Presenters that Technical Communicators Can Use
You’re a great communicator… in writing. But do you have difficulty presenting your ideas in front of an audience? Are you looking for ways to be a more effective public speaker at work? At home? In the community? Then Presentation Skills for Non-Presenters is for you. Learn how to use the same techniques experienced presenters employ to connect with an audience and deliver your message comfortably and confidently. See how you can exceed even your own expectations to communicate as well in person as you do on the written page.

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