To all my Public Speaker friends Public Speaking Checklist Presentation: ___________________________ Venue: ________________________________ Audience: _____________________________ Date: ________________________________ Travel Date and time of presentation Directions to venue / map Airplane tickets and passport / ID’s Full tank of gas (if driving) Location of parking lot/garage Bus pass / metro pass / cab fare Money / credit card Bus / metro schedule Allowed sufficient time to get to venue Communication Cell phone and charger Phone numbers of contacts at venue Venue (If possible) Visit venue and/or review floor plan and photos of room Confirm equipment at venue Confirm Internet at venue Equipment Laptop and charger w/ spare laptop battery Electrical adapter Adapter to connect computer to projector Remote control and spare batteries Pointer Extension cord Timer Marketing & Sales Business cards Books and/or CD’s to sell T-shirts to sell Brochures and samples Promotional material/flyers POS system in place / Receipt books Consumables Bottle of water Bananas or preferred energy food Breath mints Throat lozenges / aspirin / medication Personal Watch Glasses & cleaner / contact lenses & eye drops Toothbrush / toothpaste Lip balm Deodorant /Perfume / cologne Hair brush / comb Spare shirt / tie / blouse Spare shoes and/or shoe polish Tissues Umbrella Pens / Pencils and a notepad Presentation Written introduction for my presenter Speaking notes Flash drive(s) with back-up of presentation Back-up of presentation in email Hard copy of presentation slides Alternative way of presenting without slides Markers for flip chart Markers for white board Handouts and reference material Feedback and Evaluation forms Video camera / stand Photographer or arrangements On the day Arrive early to meet host(s) Meet technician(s) Prepare speaking area (lectern, walking space, flipcharts, etc.) Ensure proper seating Adjust lights / curtains / temperature Locate rest rooms Have drinking water available Content I have defined the purpose of my presentation. I know who my audience and what they want and/or need to hear. I have created an interest-generating opening.
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 19:53:54 +0000