Start Date:
-Summary:
TRB will conduct a webinar on December 2, 2015, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm ET that will cover how to present technical information clearly and succinctly. If you are a technical expert presenting at an upcoming conference or meeting, you can learn practical techniques that will make your hard work meaningful to others.
- Know what you want from the audience and what they want from you.
- Simplify the content to make it clear and understandable.
- Design effective visuals that highlight your content.
- Learn ways to practice so that you arrive prepared to engage the audience.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand your relationship with the audience and convert “We have a lot to cover” into “We’re here to meet your needs.”
- Untangle your content with an easy-to-follow organizational structure.
- Develop impactful visual presentation materials that enhance retention of technical information.
- Create handouts that complement visual aids.
- Hone delivery techniques so that your presentation becomes communication.
- Command the podium to confidently and positively engage with the audience.
- The Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP) categorizes this webinar activity as relating to business practices.
Cost:
See information/registration details
Course Credit:
1 PDH
Instructors:
Webinar Presenter: Shelley Row, P.E., Shelley Row Associates LLC
Moderated by: Lisa Berardi Marflak, Transportation Research Board
This session will be interactive, and attendees are encouraged to email Shelley Row at shelley@shelleyrow.com by November 24, 2015 with examples of difficult-to-present slides. Shelley will provide some real-world solutions during the presentation.
Event Type:
Webinar
Organizational Capability Element:
Leadership/Championship
Technical Understanding
Education, Training & Professional Activities
Staff Development
Role in Organization:
Transportation Planner
Public
Senior Engineer
Researcher/Academic
Principal Engineer
Manager / First Line Supervisor
Director / Program Manager
Maintenance Staff
Technician
CEO / GM / Commissioner
Engineer
Operator
Senior Manager
Public Safety Officer
Transit Professional
Associate Engineer
Media / PIO