Presentation Camp Seattle 2009: Enhancing Presentations with MindManager and Presentation Zen
Presentation Camp Seattle 2009
Session 1: Using Mind Manager - Buzz Bruggeman
Key Points
- Inventor as CEO == bad idea
- CEO is revenue enhancing
- ActiveWords integration
- Simplify presentations for 9th-grade level
- Incorporate David Allen's ideas
- Binding ActiveWords into MindManager (like bookmarks)
- Knowledge collection systems
- Data acquisition (e.g., Reqall for storing messages)
- Parse address information (Anagram tool)
- Product development applications
- Using outlines to structure ideas
Session 2: Getting Out There - Brady Forrest
Presentation Resources
- Presentation Zen
- slide:ology
Key Topics
- Ignite Seattle (http://igniteseattle.com)
- Where 2.0 conference and geolocation trends
- Organic vs. Inorganic speakers
- Conference planning cycle (10 months in advance)
- Talk proposal strategies (20% acceptance rate)
- Persuading management for conference attendance
- Focus on open technologies (e.g., Amazon S3)
- Naming and branding strategies
- Online brand enforcement
- Researching previous talks and speakers
- Communication with conference chairs
- Notable conferences (e.g., Black Hat)
Session 3: Lessons from Presentation Zen
Closing Remarks
Action Items
[ ] Review MindManager for presentation structuring[ ] Explore ActiveWords integration possibilities[ ] Consider submitting a talk to Ignite Seattle[ ] Research upcoming geolocation conferences[ ] Develop a strategy for online brand presence[ ] Read "Presentation Zen" and "slide:ology"
Reflections
- The camp emphasized both technical tools and soft skills for effective presentations
- Integration of mind-mapping software with presentation delivery is a key trend
- Growing importance of geolocation and open technologies in tech presentations
- Balance between organic and curated speaker selection at conferences
Author: Jason Walsh
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