BEFORE:

  • BRUSH up on my knowledge of your organization (needs, values, mission, objectives)
  • BE available and work with you to customize a presentation that meets your organization’s needs
  • BLEND in so that my presentation meshes seamlessly with the rest of your meeting or event
  • BOOK my travel plans, and communicate them to you, well in advance of your event
  • BRING together, and send you, all of the supporting materials that will help maximize my impact
    • Introduction, pictures, articles, handouts, and any promotional items that you need
  • BACKUP our plans by having another speaker in mind just in case a substitute is needed
  • BEHAVE by resting, writing, rehearsing and readying myself for action

CHECK-IN:

  • CONTACT you upon my arrival
  • CONDUCT a walkthrough and set up my materials at least 30 minutes before presenting
  • COORDINATE with your A/V staff members so the presentation goes off without a hitch
  • CONFIRM that the emcee is comfortable with my introduction and review if necessary
  • CONVERSE with each participant individually as they enter the meeting room
  • CLOTHE myself in a manner that is consistent with your specifications
  • CHANGE my plans if it becomes necessary for me to start late, end early, or anything in between

DURING:

  • DELIGHT your organization’s members so they remain engaged throughout my presentation
  • DEMONSTRATE ideas that your organization can apply both personally and professionally
  • DELIVER those ideas multiple times, in multiple ways, so they stick
  • DIALOGUE with your organization’s members and encourage them to participate and get involved
  • DISPLAY professionalism regardless of the challenges (A/V, noise, etc.) that may arise
  • DEFEND your schedule by ending on time

ENDING:

  • ENTERTAIN questions, requests for additional information and/or products (with your approval)
  • ENLIST your input on my presentation so that I can make it even more effective in the future
  • ENDEAVOR to also obtain feedback from members of your organization (with your approval)
  • ENTRUST no outside party with your organization’s proprietary information
  • EXIT the meeting venue without requiring your assistance

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Jeff Heidner
JeffHeidner@havinghumorhelps.com