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Main Insight: 3 Tips to Keep to Time During Your Presentation

Ever sat through a presentation where the speaker went over time? Or been the presenter who had to rush through the last few slides because you had too much to cover?

Keeping to time is part of delivering an effective presentation. Your audience has set aside a specific amount of time to hear from you, and going over can cut into the next speaker's slot or leave little time for questions.

Here are three ways to stay on track:

• Practice with a timer. Don't guess how long your presentation will take. Rehearse it and time yourself so you know whether your content fits the allotted time.
• Allocate time to each section. Decide how long you'll spend on your introduction, main points, and conclusion. Check your progress as you go instead of waiting until the end to realize you're behind.
• Be willing to cut material. If you're running short on time, know which details or slides you can skip. It's better to deliver your main message clearly than rush through everything you prepared.

The goal isn't to cram as much information as possible into your allotted time. It's to give your audience what they need without running over.

Read the full article on UrbanGeekz: 3 Tips to Keep to Time During Your Presentation.

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Podcast Episode: Mark Hickson on Technical Communication

In my interview with Mark Hickson, we discuss technical communication and the challenges technical professionals face when explaining their work to others.

Being able to explain your expertise matters, but so does making the most of the time you have with your audience. Whether you're presenting a technical update, explaining a project, or making a recommendation, you need to communicate your message clearly and efficiently.

Check out my interview with Mark Hickson HERE or HERE.

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How do you keep to time when giving a presentation? Do you rehearse with a timer, set time limits for each section, or use another approach?

Reply and tell me. I'd like to hear what works for you.

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Until next time. Have a great week!

-Neil

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