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How to Analyze Your Audience

Ian's Messy Desk

You don’t fire up PowerPoint and start creating slides. Are you going to need equipment for lighting and sound issues? When Preparing for Public Speaking The boss e-mails and says you are going to be training employees on the features of the new software roll-out. What’s the first thing you do?

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The Numbskull’s 10-Step Guide to Creating a Seminar

Men With Pens

Make sure it offers the basics of equipment: a microphone, a lectern, maybe a digital projector and screen or a flat-screen monitor, adequate restroom facilities, etc. I nearly guarantee people will see it as a gift, and they’ll silently thank you for marketing to them. 3-5 weeks is probably best. Practice, Practice, Practice.

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