10 tips on how to ace your

1. How to prepare an Ignite Presentation?

2. How to prepare an Ignite Presentation? 10 secrets inside!

3. is unlike anything you have ever done before

4. It is unlike anything you have ever done before.

5. It is unlike anything you have ever done before. It’s worth repeating!

6. You are allowed only 20 slides

7. You are allowed only 20 slidesSlides advance every 15 seconds

8. You are allowed only 20 slidesSlides advance every 15 seconds (automatically)

9. 20 slides x 15 seconds/slide= 5 minutes

10. 20 slides x 15 seconds/slide= 5 minutes (only)

11. You are facing 2 challenges

12. You are facing 2 challenges #1 Less time

13. You are facing 2 challenges #1 Less time #2 Auto advancing slides

14. #1 Less time

15. #1 Less time Less content means

16. #1 Less time Less content Talk what’s really important means

17. #1 Less time Less content Talk what’s really important No time for introduction (warm up)

18. #1 Less time Less content Talk what’s really important No time for introduction (warm up) No repetitions

19. #2 Auto advancing slides

20. #2 Auto advancing slides Your words and slides should match

21. #2 Auto advancing slides Your words and slides should match Know what’s coming on next slide

22. #2 Auto advancing slides Your words and slides should match Know what’s coming on next slide Rehearse well

23. Other Tips

24. #3 Why are you giving the talk?

25. “In 5 minutes you can only get them excited about the topic. When your PPT ends, the audience journey begins.”

26. What are the 3 things you want them to remember after your PPT is over? Say only those 3 things.

27. What are the 3 things you want them to remember after your PPT is over? Say only those 3 things.

28. #4 Be Confident

29. You are special.That’s why you have been asked to come on stage. Be proud and confident. You indeed have something meaningful to share.

30. #5 Who is your audience?

31. They are a mixed lot. #5 Who is your audience?

32. So don’t worry about them They are a mixed lot. #5 Who is your audience?

33. So don’t worry about them They are a mixed lot. #5 Who is your audience? Just keep your talk ‘jargon-free’. A class 10 student should be able to understand your stuff.

34. Your audience expects to be entertained & inspired.

35. Your audience expects to be entertained & inspired. Give it to them!

36. #6 Preparation Ready your slides a week before

37. #6 Preparation Ready your slides a week before Email it to organisers

38. #6 Preparation Now you will not worry about the slide at the last minute Ready your slides a week before Email it to organisers

39. #6 Preparation Now you will not worry about the slide at the last minute Ready your slides a week before Email it to organisers Use the week for rehearsal

40. #7 Slide Design

41. Audience needs to listen to you. They should not focus on slides. #7 Slide Design

42. Audience needs to listen to you. They should not focus on slides. So, write just few words (max 5) on slides which can be read in a flash #7 Slide Design

43. Audience needs to listen to you. They should not focus on slides. So, write just few words (max 5) on slides which can be read in a flash Use images if it helps to amplify or clarify an idea #7 Slide Design

44. #8 Practice

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46. Stand up and rehearse. As if this was the real thing.

47. #9 Do’s & Don’ts

48. #9 Do’s & Don’ts Use large fonts

49. #9 Do’s & Don’ts Use large fonts Watch old Ignite videos

50. #9 Do’s & Don’ts Use large fonts Watch old Ignite videos Your organisers will introduce you before you talk. Make sure you give them a good write-up.

51. #9 Do’s & Don’ts Use large fonts Watch old Ignite videos Your organisers will introduce you before you talk. Make sure you give them a good write-up. Talk with passion

52. #9 Do’s & Don’ts Use large fonts Watch old Ignite videos Your organisers will introduce you before you talk. Make sure you give them a good write-up. Talk with passion You cannot ask the organisers to go a slide back

53. #9 Do’s & Don’ts Use large fonts Watch old Ignite videos Your organisers will introduce you before you talk. Make sure you give them a good write-up. Talk with passion You cannot ask the organisers to go a slide back You cannot exceed your time by even a second

54. #9 Do’s & Don’ts Use large fonts Watch old Ignite videos Your organisers will introduce you before you talk. Make sure you give them a good write-up. Talk with passion You cannot ask the organisers to go a slide back You cannot exceed your time by even a second No bullet points (and long lists)

55. #10Last but the most important tipHave fun!

56. #10Last but the most important tipHave fun!

57. #10Last but the most important tipHave fun! It is your 5 minutes of fame

58. Recap Less content – Key messages Rehearse well Be confident Be simple (jargon free) Prepare slides well in advance Simple slides – Low on text & Vivid images Large fonts Learn from earlier speakers at Ignite Have fun

59. ByVivek SinghPresentations Bloggerwww.allaboutpresentations.comSpoke @Ignite Hyderabad Volume 1Click here for more Ignite tips

61. Post it: Master isolated images

62. Mike: Image: NutdanaiApikhomboonwaroot

63. Lady standing: Image: Ambro / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

64. Back Pack: Image: John Kasawa / FreeDigitalPhotos.net