The value of your presentation is based on the product of the story (p1), the supportive media (p2) and the delivery of this (p3). Mathematically, I suggested, this relationship is linear in that improvement in any of the factors brings about a proportionate improvement in the (perceived) overall value of the presentation, the p cubed value.
I originally described this relationshipn mathematically as linear but feel now that the p cubed value is probably better represented a sigmoidal curve below. This model allows understanding of both the development of the presenter and the effort involved in further progress.
The majority of those who read this blog can consider themselves at least on section 2 of the curve, a p1 presenter, and as such, improvement of any part of the presentation will bring about significant and proportionate added value to their presentation, the original linear section. Those on section 1 of the curve are p2 presenters and usually address only one section of their presentation, the ppt reducing the number of bulletpoints or deciding to use prezi to derive additional, but minimal impact.
P3 level should be the aspiration of any presenter. The challenge however is the increasing effort required and yet little recognition of this increase in value by the audience. This should neither restrict nor dishearten the presenter who truly desires to communicate effectively but also be counsel to those in pursuit of excellence recognising no one will ever deliver The Perfect Presentation.
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