Building Better Virtual Events

Presentations are a common form of communication in the professional world. Presentations and public speaking are also some of the most anxiety-provoking activities that professionals are regularly required to do. Many of us, consciously or unconsciously, are comparing ourselves to viral presentations that we’ve seen online. But those highly polished and deeply engaging presentations didn’t just happen magically because the presenter was born talented. They’re the result of thoughtful preparation and practice—and if we put in the time and effort, we can make sure that our presentations are engaging and effective too. 

Whether you’re presenting internally to leadership or externally to colleagues within and beyond your field, it’s important to make the most of your presentation opportunities by being strategic and intentional. Who are you presenting to? What is your goal for the presentation? What are the parameters for your presentation? How will you handle potential problems before or during your presentation? This workshop goes beyond common ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of presenting, to share practical applications of adult learning theory and provide a template for preparing strategic presentations. 

During this 3-hour live virtual workshop, you will: 

• Learn how to tailor your presentation to the audience, goal, and setting
• Draft a plan for how to respond to different challenges that might arise while presenting
• Peek behind the scenes at how the COMPASS team prepares presentations
• Receive a guiding template for preparing future presentations, from context to concept to content

By registering for this workshop, you are agreeing to use a webcam during discussion and breakout room portions of the workshop. Please also commit to actively participating for the benefit of yourself and the group. Due to the progression of materials presented and the paired exercises, we cannot admit participants who are more than 15 minutes late. More information can be found in the FAQ page on our website.

Technology

The workshop will be held on the video conferencing platform Zoom. If you are unfamiliar with the platform, this one-minute video explains how to join a meeting. You will need a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection. Recommended upload/download speed is 5Mbps/5Mbps. Test your internet speed here by clicking “run speed test." This workshop will also incorporate the browser-based whiteboard program called MURAL.