Comments on: Presentation Design in 2009 http://www.ethos3.com/2009/01/presentation-design-and-2009/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:36:55 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: vishal http://www.ethos3.com/2009/01/presentation-design-and-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1452 vishal Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:40:01 +0000 http://www.ethos3.com/?p=1091#comment-1452 effective effective

]]> By: A good reminder « The Comparative Advantage http://www.ethos3.com/2009/01/presentation-design-and-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1404 A good reminder « The Comparative Advantage Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:42:18 +0000 http://www.ethos3.com/?p=1091#comment-1404 [...] come I haven’t thought about it? I read blogs about presentations all the time. They talk about the importance of stories constantly. I help people with presentations.  This would probably have been my first advice to anyone. But I [...] [...] come I haven’t thought about it? I read blogs about presentations all the time. They talk about the importance of stories constantly. I help people with presentations.  This would probably have been my first advice to anyone. But I [...]

]]> By: George Torok http://www.ethos3.com/2009/01/presentation-design-and-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-1085 George Torok Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:54:35 +0000 http://www.ethos3.com/?p=1091#comment-1085 The best presenters are story tellers. The best presentations are storys. The best teachers are story tellers. The best leaders are story tellers. The sales professionals are story tellers. And yes - it takes good technique, preparation and practice to tell stories well. And that should not scare presenters away from tellling more stories. George torok The best presenters are story tellers.

The best presentations are storys.

The best teachers are story tellers.

The best leaders are story tellers.

The sales professionals are story tellers.

And yes – it takes good technique, preparation and practice to tell stories well. And that should not scare presenters away from tellling more stories.

George torok

]]> By: Scott Schwertly http://www.ethos3.com/2009/01/presentation-design-and-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-963 Scott Schwertly Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:40:46 +0000 http://www.ethos3.com/?p=1091#comment-963 All, Thanks for the comments. I agree - sometimes using stories can be dangerous especially for those who aren't comfortable with presenting. However, if done right... it's the most powerful form of presenting. For more resources, check out our ebook called STORYbored. It's a free download. Also, Ethos3 provides presentation and storytelling training for anyone who wants to master the art of storytelling in a presentation environment. Scott All,

Thanks for the comments. I agree – sometimes using stories can be dangerous especially for those who aren’t comfortable with presenting. However, if done right… it’s the most powerful form of presenting.

For more resources, check out our ebook called STORYbored. It’s a free download. Also, Ethos3 provides presentation and storytelling training for anyone who wants to master the art of storytelling in a presentation environment.

Scott

]]> By: Ken Renker http://www.ethos3.com/2009/01/presentation-design-and-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-956 Ken Renker Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:54:08 +0000 http://www.ethos3.com/?p=1091#comment-956 Did you ever lose a sales opportunity and wonder why? Better yet, did you ever ask why? Many times the response is, "well, after looking at several different companies, you all sort of looked the same....we had a hard time differentiating you from your competition". Ouch. I like the idea of storytelling because it's a chance to be just a little different. By itself, of course, your story is not likely to be the sole reason you win the deal. I also agree with Travis; you do take a risk by being different, so trying out the idea on someone first can help....and naturally, practice makes perfect. But used effectively, it can help people remember you, and ultimately, serve to make your message (and solution) stand out from the crowd. Ken Did you ever lose a sales opportunity and wonder why? Better yet, did you ever ask why? Many times the response is, “well, after looking at several different companies, you all sort of looked the same….we had a hard time differentiating you from your competition”. Ouch.

I like the idea of storytelling because it’s a chance to be just a little different. By itself, of course, your story is not likely to be the sole reason you win the deal. I also agree with Travis; you do take a risk by being different, so trying out the idea on someone first can help….and naturally, practice makes perfect. But used effectively, it can help people remember you, and ultimately, serve to make your message (and solution) stand out from the crowd.

Ken

]]> By: Travis Dahle http://www.ethos3.com/2009/01/presentation-design-and-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-942 Travis Dahle Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:48:35 +0000 http://www.ethos3.com/?p=1091#comment-942 While I like the idea of storytelling I'm also cautious to suggest it too much. Some people are just not storytellers and their attempts at it could be disastrous! I would suggest that those who want to add storytelling should run it by a writer or someone who would be able to tell them honestly if it will work or not...otherwise, I like the idea, just not sure how it would work in practice. While I like the idea of storytelling I’m also cautious to suggest it too much. Some people are just not storytellers and their attempts at it could be disastrous! I would suggest that those who want to add storytelling should run it by a writer or someone who would be able to tell them honestly if it will work or not…otherwise, I like the idea, just not sure how it would work in practice.

]]> By: Scott Schwertly - Chief Rebel http://www.ethos3.com/2009/01/presentation-design-and-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-936 Scott Schwertly - Chief Rebel Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:09:05 +0000 http://www.ethos3.com/?p=1091#comment-936 Steve, Thanks for the comment. Robert McKee's book called "Story" is a great resource. I would use that as a starting point. Also, a lot of the great business books out there like Chip and Dan Heath's Made to Stick cover some great storytelling principles. I hope that helps! Scott Steve,

Thanks for the comment. Robert McKee’s book called “Story” is a great resource. I would use that as a starting point. Also, a lot of the great business books out there like Chip and Dan Heath’s Made to Stick cover some great storytelling principles.

I hope that helps!

Scott

]]> By: steve rosenbaum http://www.ethos3.com/2009/01/presentation-design-and-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-935 steve rosenbaum Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:39:07 +0000 http://www.ethos3.com/?p=1091#comment-935 We know from all the education research that storytelling increases retention. We also know that storytelling doesn't fit the structure of classic business writing or business presentation. Any good suggestions on resources? Anyone from the theater department? We know from all the education research that storytelling increases retention. We also know that storytelling doesn’t fit the structure of classic business writing or business presentation.

Any good suggestions on resources?

Anyone from the theater department?

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