Presentation Zen

Evaluate your past presentation

Instructions

Revisit an old presentation.
Choose one presentation you'd like to revisit. Identify what worked and what didn't. What components made them memorable, and which elements led them astray? Write it down.
Review the guidelines you've incorporated before.
Delve into the prevailing norms and guidelines you've used for presentations. Ask yourself, "Were they in tune with my audience's expectations?" "Did they enhance or impede the clarity of my message?"
Question your approach.
Challenge yourself with questions you've never considered before about your presentation's design and delivery. Consider if you're communicating your message effectively. For example, if you primarily used slides filled with text, could a chart or infographic better convey your point?
Identify pain points.
Pinpoint the elements of your presentation that might have been stumbling blocks for your audience. Was there too much jargon, or was the flow erratic? Recognize these issues to avoid them in the future.
Spot trivial elements.
Reflect on whether your focus has been misplaced on less important elements before. For example, if you spent excessive time selecting the perfect animation, did it detract from the time you could have dedicated to enhancing the primary content? This will help you realize where to better spend most of your time when creating presentations.
Shift your focus.
Based on your assessments, reorient your efforts. Prioritize actions that enhance the clarity and impact of your presentations.