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I thought I’d share my updated checklist that I use when giving tech demos\/presentations. I do this several times daily for work and have memorized most of this, but I thought I’d share it with others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve broken this out for both in-person and virtual presentations. Please add comments and share YOUR tips and tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Person Meeting Checklist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Get to the meeting location early!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Have your presentation saved to multiple devices (just in case)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. If doing an online presentation, make sure you have solid network connectivity. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. If doing a demo, make sure you have an offline version (or video)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Make sure you have the appropriate display adapter (have \u2018em all in your geek bag)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Bring your presentation remote (and dongle if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Connect to projector and make sure things display properly. Advance a few slides and make sure things are looking good.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Disable all OS apps with notifications ( I use “Do not disturb” in Mac OS notifications)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Disable apps with notifications (slack, teams, etc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Close all applications, except for what you\u2019ll be using<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Shut down communications apps like email, Slack, Teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. If your OS supports multi-screen, put each application on its own desktop so that you can quickly switch between apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Always use power cable for laptop during presos\/demos. Having your laptop die during a preso is not fun<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. If doing a demo, connect to WiFi and VPN<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. If doing browser-based demo, hide or mask your bookmarks bar. Also, close those 83 tabs you have open<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Put your phone on DoNotDisturb or mute<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. Have a glass or bottle of water handy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. If white-boarding, have dry erase markers and eraser at the ready<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. Arrive in room before attendees and greet them as they take their seats <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. Take a few deep, relaxing breaths<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Virtual \/ Online Meeting Checklist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Get to the web virtual room early – especially if you have to download an app that you don\u2019t use regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Prior to the meeting, check your camera \/ microphone \/ speaker. Most apps have a mechanism to let you do this before joining.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. If you are on camera, set up your background \/filters\/ lighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. I use a standing desk and ALWAYS stand when I\u2019m meeting with others. I find it gives me more focus and energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Check your appearance on screen (make sure you\u2019re looking smashing!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. If you are doing a live demo or accessing web resources, make sure you are on the right network. If you need a VPN, get logged on now.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. If doing a demo, make sure you have an offline or video version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. If you use multiple displays, make sure you know which display you will screen share.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. Advance a few slides and make sure things are looking good.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    10. Disable all OS apps with notifications ( I use “Do not disturb” in Mac OS notifications)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    11. Disable apps with notifications (slack, teams, etc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    12. Close all applications, except for what you\u2019ll be using<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    13. Shut down communications apps like email, Slack, Teams (NOTE – if you need to message during a meeting, make sure notifications will not be a distraction)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    14. If your OS supports multi-screen, put each application on its own desktop so that you can quickly switch between apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    15. Always use power cable for laptop during presos\/demos. Having your laptop die during a preso is not fun<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    16. If doing browser-based demo, hide or mask your bookmarks bar. Also, close those 83 tabs you have open!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    17. Put your phone on DoNotDisturb or mute<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    18. Arrive to the virtual room early and greet other attendees when they arrive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    19. Have a glass or bottle of water handy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    20. Take a few deep, relaxing breaths<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Your next in-person or virtual presentation is going to be awesome. Have fun with it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      I thought I’d share my updated checklist that I use when giving tech demos\/presentations. I do this several times daily for work and have memorized most of this, but I thought I’d share it with others. I’ve broken this out for both in-person and virtual presentations. Please add comments and share YOUR tips and tricks. … <\/p>\n

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