How can you deliver technical presentations with confidence on online platforms?

In my experience preparation is the key. Prior to the session: 1. Publish your objectives, agenda and block the Calander with advance notice and ensure to remind closer to the date. 2. Seek participants desired outcomes so that you can tailor the session accordingly. 3. Ensure you test the platform and login early on the day of the presentation. 4. Keep the presentation slides simple. 5. Focus more on product demos than slides 6. Think of a business scenario that resonates with your audience and tailor your demo around it. 7. Ensure you have someone to facilitate and have someone to monitor the chat. During the presentation: 8. Stick to the topic and agenda. 9. Invite open feedback and address them 10. Thank your audience

Well, what else is there to add here? Of course, you should know how the platform works. Anything else would be grossly negligent and unprofessional.

I personally believe that it is not an issue related to tools. at the base we find the ability to communicate in a clear and concise way and for this reason generally little text and clear images that can help understanding are needed

Sharing some do's & dont's from personal experience: * Do start with the audience profile and their expectations in mind (are you educating, convincing, motivating, or just updating them) * Do introduce yourself (briefly) and then the flow of your talk (on an agenda slide) * Do try to keep the info concise and finish under the allotted time with some spare time for Q&A/Discussion. * Do use simple storytelling/case studies to make each point (substantiated by numbers) * Don't add more than one topic to each slide (minimal, uncluttered layout) * Don't show them your work. Show them what’s important to the big picture and your main point. And finally, remember, great speakers aren’t born; they are made via experience and practice!

Definitely, step one is to make sure it works. I have seen so many tech demos that just don't work. Next is to keep your audience involved. Ask them what they expect the answer to be, keep them involved at all times. Remember that not everyone on the call will be of the same technical standing so encourage questions of clarification. One thing I always want from tech presentations is ... OK we took that through slowly step by step. This is what it looks like in practise. Then do it at speed. That way people can see what a bit of practise can do.

Write out your content using language that a seventh grader could understand. Simplicity. Simplicity. Simplicity. Ensure that you provide background information on the “why and what” then take the audience through the process of “how” step by step. Ensure to speak slowly, invite questions related to the process, and have a visual to support your technical demonstration at each step. Anticipate questions related to the process and speak to them as you share. Be prepared to share your presentation deck with your audience. This is a great learning reinforcement resource.

Some ways I simplify my content is by sending an agenda and adding any infographics that will be helpful to follow along and prepare the learner for any questions they may have that can be answered during QA time.

Keep it simple. Technical Presentations are tricky business. The presenter is under pressure not to miss thevkey points at the same point to build a story around it while keeping the audience's attention to her/his presentation. Delivering clear, concise and to the point message of the key points Avoiding access information as per audience should be considered. Technical presentations can be too lengthy and boring with lots of sheets, graphs, technical datas and references; so one should not think "one fits all" and modify the T. Presentation as per the expected audience.

As simplicity is important try not to be talkative in a simple slide .. just explain the points written in a simple way and be to the point as much as you can.

Additionally, structure your presentation logically, breaking down complex ideas into manageable sections. Provide a brief overview at the start and a concise summary at the end. Emphasize key points to guide your audience through the material. Simplify without sacrificing depth, making your technical presentation both accessible and engaging.

Want maximum impact? Don't simply take a standard, face to face presentation and give it over Zoom or Teams. Tips to optimize your remote delivery: - Use more extremes in your voice. Higher highs. Lower lows. Larger changes in volume. Pauses. It makes your voice more interesting to partially make up for lack of body language. - Convey as much body language as you can. Turn your camera on & look at it! Show more movement & energy by standing while presenting (standing desks help, an ironing board works in a pinch). Show your hands & gestures. Use exaggerated expressions. - Adapt your visuals. Don't blank slides when presenting online. Drastically reduce complexity. Have more slides, changing more often = reduced temptation to check email.

All languages begin as Spoken language. The written word came much later. It is a derivative form of communication. Someone calls the WRITTEN WORD the "DEHYDRATED" form of the spoken word -two-dimensional and drained of its interpersonal fullness. The written word is HEARD before it is READ. Good presentation depends a lot on what is being HEARD. Remember behind all the words is a VOICE.

I feel that keeping it lighthearted, especially with dense content is important. Remembering key details on who you speak with and what was shared is very important to be able to connect to the participants when delivering content.

It is a lot easier to feed off the classes energy in the classroom than online. Online it is up to you to bring the energy, which then may still not translate to engagement. Practicing your material, and taking the time to show why it is important and why students should stay engaged is critical. Body language is much harder to feed off of, so the instructor has to be prepared to bring all the energy and make sure it comes across to the students.

Online technical presentation helps to reach out to all the stakeholders of the project globally. So the limitations of people travelling and not able to attend is avoided. Also you need to keep the animation as much as possible or make the necessary images attached in the presentation and work flow. Any technical presentation is better communicated with visual and animation.

Even if your presentation style doesn't follow a predetermined script, practicing is highly advised. In my case, I can't adhere to a fixed script, but with each practice session, the content refines to become suitable and relevant to the audience. By jotting down keywords and broad topics, along with the presentation flow, I avoid challenges in recalling details or overlooking subjects. In my view, consistent practice elevates your presentation skills, allowing you to excel in delivering engaging and effective presentations.

In my experience, practicing out load is key instead of running through in your head. This allows you to gauge more accurate timings if you need to keep to a certain timed presentation. Running through in your head, you can skip key words and speed through it quicker than you would want to deliver.

I always do a dry run the night before to assure systems are working as intended. To assure my flow is matching the time allotted and recording it for further feedback such as hand gestures, voice fluctation and presentation skills.

Reviewing your presentation and being honest with yourself is critical. Your job online is to bring the energy that is missing from the classroom environment. You're watching for the moments where you talk to fast, filler words, moments where you start to get tired and then go back and fix them. As you go back and look at these, they will get better with practice and keep students engaged.

In my experience, delivering confident online technical presentations involves - tailoring content to the audience, - maintaining a clear structure with engaging visuals and using interactive elements. In a recent Minitab presentation, I incorporated live visualizations, real-world storytelling, and thorough preparation. By encouraging audience participation, adapting to diverse expertise levels, and seeking feedback, the session was well-received, fostering a dynamic and valuable virtual experience.

There is a tendency to overly rely on notes when delivering virtual presentations. This is particularly true of technical presentations. Given that people can self-source most information, presentations need to be about more than the delivery of knowledge, they should be about presence and connection. F2F presentations naturally provide far more feedback on this, look for way to introduce ongoing audience feedback - polls, ongoing Q&A (have a second person moderating the chat to facilitate this), tools like Kahoot can be very effective. Structure your presentation around 2-3 technical “ah-has”. For a very knowledgeable audience, limiting the ah-has doesn't have to limit the depth of insight but will increase the impact and value.

I work with a lot of medical experts and technology experts and here are a couple of invitations for when you are presenting virtually: find at least 3 points of engagement throughout your presentation. Perhaps an open-ended question at the beginning where audience can put answers in the chat. These can be reflected back to share commonalities in the group and for you to learn more about them. Always orient your audience to the slides. What are they about to see and where do they need to look. You need to vocally direct them or animate your slides so what you are saying is lining up with what they are seeing. Don't compete with your slide or you will lose your audience and they will not retain your message. Good luck!

Always have a producer. Someone that is only there to provide support to the participants and manage everything that isn’t the presentation. Multi-taking as a presenter is possible but not preferred.

Know your audience! This falls under preparation and is a luxury we don't always get to have. Knowing the people in the room and taking time to learn their goals and pains can go a long way to have a more insightful interaction when engaging with your audience.

I always try to connect with my participants. I use Kahoot sessions, quick polls and allow the participants to annotate to measure their retention.

I think it is easy to feel pressured to know the answers to all questions if you’re asked one during or after a presentation. It’s ok if you don’t know on the spot, let them know the expectations that you’d like to get back to them to be able to answer their question with the best accuracy.

In my experience it is important to understand your audience's technical level and structure your presentation with a clear intro, main points, and conclusion. Make sure to use visually appealing slides with concise content, speak clearly, vary your tone, and encourage interaction. And always rehearse well to manage time, and seek feedback for improvement.

We should also consider: Minimizing Distractions: Choose a quiet environment, eliminate potential interruptions, and silence notifications on your device. Time Management: Stick to your allotted time. Be mindful of your pacing to ensure you cover all points without rushing.

Je pense qu′il faut sans cesse se renouveler, ne pas s′asseoir sur ses acquis. Continuer à être curieux et à voir ce que nos concurrents font pour s′en inspirer, sans être aspirer par leur travail. L′idée est de toujours proposer quelque chose de nouveau sans y perdre son identité.

Boosting confidence in online technical presentations is key! ?? First, master your tech setup—test audio, camera, and screen share beforehand. ??? Craft a clear structure with bullet points for easy follow-along. ?? Simplify complex concepts using visuals like diagrams or slides. ??? Engage your audience with occasional questions or polls to maintain interaction. ?? Practice pacing to keep the session dynamic and prevent monotony. ??♂? Maintain eye contact with the camera for a personal touch. ?????? Embrace a conversational tone, avoiding jargon overload. ??? Lastly, record a dry run to identify areas for improvement. ?? Elevate your virtual tech presentations