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Importance of the venue

Place any pointers, pens, remote control units, and other handheld devices where they
are easily accessible. Having water or another drink handy is important, so that you can
avoid drying-up or having an irritating cough for the remainder of your presentation.

Finally, always ensure you at least have a print-off of your slides so that if all technology
fails you have something to aid you as you present. As a last resort you can get the venue
to copy this print-off so that your audience can see your visual aids.

KeY POINtS

4 Make sure that you have access to the room before your presentation so that
you can check it meets your requirements and that any technology you need
works as it should.

4 Take control of the venue as early as possible, remove any distractions, and
encourage people to occupy seats starting at the front of the room rather than
the back.
Always have a back-up plan in case the technology fails and you can’t use
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your visual aids or your time slot is shortened.

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