Enlighten us, but make it quick! This is the motto of the Ignite presentation, a fast-paced talk that uses 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds for a total speech time of 5 minutes. In this full-day course, you’ll learn the best ways to narrow down your ideas, time your speech, and design slides that help you sell your speech.
Highlights of the workshop
Introduction to the Ignite Format
Learn what an Ignite is, see some great examples of winning Ignites, and get an overview of the Ignite presentation process.
Choosing Topics and SMART Goals
With so many possibilities, how can you choose just one topic to present about? You’ll learn how to narrow your focus in order to decide on your Ignite topic and to set SMART Goals that ensure you are able to create a complete 5-minute Ignite experience.
Presentation Structure
There are many ways to structure your presentation. You’ll learn about which one is the most effective for your topic and how to guide the audience down the path of understanding that you create.
Outlines, Scripts, and Timing
Organizing your thoughts, scriptwriting, and getting the timing exactly right are crucial for Ignite success. You’ll see how by laying the foundation, you can create a great presentation.
Slide Design and Ignite Performance
Did you know that slide design is among the very last thing you do when creating an Ignite presentation? You’ll learn how to design slides that complement your presentation, not distract from it. You’ll also learn how to seek out constructive feedback that you can use to make your Ignite even better.
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