Sunday, December 26, 2010

Give Me a Break!

You know the signs.
  • Fidgeting
  • Glazed expressions
  • Checking Blackberry or mobile devices
  • Visible lack of interest
  • Doodling
  • Stretching
  • Side conversations
  • Leaving to get coffee
  • Increased traffic in and out of the meeting room
When you see these signs as a presenter, it is time to give your audience a break.  As a  presenter, you should have your audience in mind before you ever begin speaking.  This means you should design your content around breaks.  Adults should typically be given a break every 90 minutes.  Provide a break for young adults and teens every 50 minutes as this coincides with the length of typical high school and college classes.

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