Management Tip of the Day: Avoid Technology Glitches at Your Next Presentation

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   TIPS   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile FEBRUARY 7, 2013 Avoid Technology Glitches at Your Next Presentation Equipment tends to malfunction during speaking events — for example, your microphone could stop working or your slides might not come up on the screen. These glitches even happen to tech-savvy people. Next time you're getting ready for a big presentation, do these three things to help it go smoothly: Get to know the AV person. Learn his name, treat him well, and trust his advice. He'll work extra hard for you if he likes you. Test all the equipment. Do a dry run using the projector, the clicker, and any audio equipment beforehand. Make sure it all works. Bring backups. If a piece of technology is critical to your talk, bring your own if possible. That includes accessories like cables and any additional gear you'll need. Today's Management Tip was adapted from the HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations. Buy the book and learn what it takes to be an effective speaker » Share Today's Tip: FEATURED PRODUCT HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations Ebook Now Available Purchase of the "HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations" ebook includes a 20-minute video case study. This video features author Nancy Duarte walking you through tips covered in the Guide and is available to download (as an mp4 file) or to stream online. Duarte uses a former client, Alta Devices, to clearly illustrate how you can apply the techniques discussed in her book. Get it now — this Ebook + Video is available only through HBR.org. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Tip: PREVIOUS TIPS How to Respond to a Customer Revolt Don't Let Failure Ruin Your Dreams Divide Your Writing Project into Manageable Tasks Know If Your Candidate Is Serious About the Job Reach an Agreement by Seeing It Their Way Build Trust on Your Virtual Team Before You Write Anything, Know Your Readers The Right Way to Give Your Boss Bad News Stop Surfing the Internet Now Keep Your Audience Engaged By Sharing the Stage All Previous Tips BEST SELLERS HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials HBR's 10 Must Reads Boxed Set HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations HBR Guide to Better Business Writing HBR Guide to Getting the Right Work Done Introducing Mobile ManageMentor Powered by the proven content of Harvard ManageMentor™ iTunes >> Android >> UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "Management Tip of the Day" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. OPT OUT If you do not wish to receive any email messages from Harvard Business Review, click here. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2013 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)