- Show up early
- Clearly tell the audience what the problem is, who cares, and what your solution is
- Write out your own introduction
- Never apologize
- For complex information use: Particular, General, Particular
- Always provide a handout
- Match your presentation to the level of The New York Times or Wall Street Journal
- Audiences are precious: respect them
- Humor—make sure it’s on point, not nasty or gratuitous
- Do not use masculine pronouns—use plurals
- Questions need to be treated very carefully
- There must be a better way than using the overhead projector
- Show your enthusiasm!
- Finish early
- Work hard
- Innovate
- Drink enormous amounts of water
Read the full article at Edward R. Tufte’s Presentation Tips
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