Talk55 was one of IABC Victoria's most popular 2015 events. Now it’s returning on February 23 to kick-start an even more memorable 2016. If you're interested in speaking at the next talk55, check out this toolkit for speakers. If you'd like more information about the talk55 event, go to http://vic.iabc.com/iabcevents/talk55-is-back-for-2016/.

1. SPEAKERS
TOOLKIT
QUICK GUIDE TO PULLING OFF A
SUCCESSFUL PRESENTATION AT talk55

2. SPEAKERS TOOLKIT 2
In this toolkit you’ll find quick
tips and hints for preparing
your talk55 including:
• preparation pointers
• talk 55 ‘Dos and Don’ts’
• designing your slides
We are thrilled that
you and your ideas
will be part of our
inaugural talk55
event.
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3. SPEAKERS TOOLKIT
Our theme is broad but pertinent. Each talk should be forward-
orientated and above all be motivating for our audience.
OUR THEME:
COMMUNICATIONS REVOLUTION
DEVELOPING YOUR CONTENT
Keep your talk focused and
sharp. Go deep rather than
broad. Include visuals which
develop ideas rather than
distract from your purpose. Use
personal experiences and unique
aspects which are illuminating
and succinct.
PREPARATION
TIMING
You have FIVE minutes – no
more, no less. Timing on the day
will be strict and exact so make
it fit.
SPEAKING
Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse.
Be steady, clear, and deliver
your talk mostly from memory.
Be engaging and passionate but
flexible to possible memory
lapses or technical glitches.
VISUALS
Less is more – you have FIVE
slides ONLY. Single, strong
graphic images tell stories
better than crowded collages.
Eliminate slides which are just
headlines – one idea,, image or
data point.
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4. SPEAKERS TOOLKIT 3
…share your passions and show us the real you
…make the complex plain
…tell stories
…connect with people’s emotions
…be controversial
…end your talk on time
DO…
…try to dazzle intellectually
...speak in abstractions
…flaunt your ego or boast
…talk about your company or organisation
…pitch products or ask for funding
…read your talk
DON’T…
talk55
DOs AND DON’Ts
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5. SPEAKERS TOOLKIT 4
DESIGNING YOUR
5 SLIDES
PRESENTATION SIZE
Design your presentation to fit
within any of the following
specifications:
• WIDESCREEN HD (16:9
aspect ratio)
• SQUARESCREEN (4:3
aspect ratio) BACKGROUNDS
A simple background behind
should be used to complement
and enhance the readability of
your words.
TEXT CLARITY
Try to use fonts that are widely
available like Arial, or Times
New Roman. Sans-serif fonts
tend to be easier to read at a
distance than serif fonts
TEXT SIZE
Often, you only need a line or
two of text per slide. Think of
text as an image.
• Minimum font size: 18pt
We will support PDF and PowerPoint format presentations. The
presentation will be run off our laptops and projected onto a screen
behind you, unless you require something different.
REMEMBER: IT’S 5 SLIDES ONLY
GRAPHICS AND IMAGES
Use high-resolution pictures and
graphics. Full-quality photos
from a digital camera will look
better than images pulled off
the web.
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