This edition of GeekFeast is another eclectic mix of articles including tips on how not to be a boring academic, what we can learn from JFK and how to respond during a Q&A session.
Learning from JFK
On January 20, 1961 John F Kennedy gave his inaugural address. This speech included the immortal line: “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country”
Brad Phillips looks at the speech and shows how we can use it as a way to learn to be a more effective scriptwriter and public speaker.
THAT’S A GREAT QUESTION! NOT.
How do you respond to questions during a Q&A session?
Tim Gordon has a bit of a bee in his bonnet about one particular standard response (“I’m glad you asked my that question”).
He discusses why it shouldn’t be used and what you should say instead.
There’s a Slide for That!
Venture Capitalist John Backus has seen a lot of seen a lot of presentations given by entrepreneurs and he’s noticed that some types of slides keep cropping up and not always in a good way…
10 tips for academic talks
Matthew Might has seen plenty of bad academic talks and he has taken the time and trouble to become a better speaker.
He gives tips and suggestions for academics (and non-academics) on how to present their ideas more effectively
The 5 secrets of great presentations
And finally, a very good Slideshare presentation by Arthur Sevenstern outlining the 5 secrets of great presentations: