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Building a Keynote Presentation

Published: Feb. 25, 2024, 6 a.m.

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If you have to build a keynote presentation, or any presentation for a large audience, what are the key areas to focus on? Here\\u2019s some tips on story-telling and audience engagement.

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BUILDING THE OVERALL STORY

  • Think of your presentation as a story. It can be hero/villian, preacher approach (tell, tell, tell), an analogy, partially educational. Lots of different approaches work.\\xa0
  • Put yourself in the audience\\u2019s shoes. Who are they? Would they want to hear your story?
  • What does the audience get out of your talk?\\xa0

THE KEY AREAS TO FOCUS ON

  • Are you bringing the right level of energy for the room? Are you educating, or motivating, or introducing new ideas?
  • Are you bringing empathy for your audience, or are you trying to portray confidence/leadership?
  • Are you at the right level for the audience? Technical vs. Business. Prior knowledge required? What about a mixed audience?
  • How are you interacting with the audience? Do they provide any feedback (raising hands, laughing at jokes, applause, etc.)?
  • Plan for 2-3 minutes per slide. Try not to waste any slides.\\xa0
  • If you\\u2019re introducing new ideas, don\\u2019t make people listen AND read at the same time. Keep the visual simple and easy to view.\\xa0
  • \\u201cSell\\u201d the important parts. Emphasize them. Alter the pace to ensure people get it.\\xa0
  • Use data (stats, graphs, charts) that make concepts easier to understand, or better emphasized.
  • Use comparisons - especially with new ideas.\\xa0
  • Demonstrations can be valuable, but make sure it\\u2019s at the right level for the audience - and that it works (pre-recorded is an option)


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