Chapter 3 - Arranging the Facilities

Chapter 3:Arranging the Facilities

LTEC 4121Technical Presentation Skills

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Chapter Objectives

Determine the needs of your participants

Determine your needs for the presentation

Arrange the facilities for your presentation

Participant Needs

• How many participants will attend?

• Can the room be free of distractions and noise?

• Is the room accessible to ALL participants?

• Are breakout rooms needed?

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Participant Needs• Where are the restrooms located and are they

accessible to ALL participants?

• What types of configurations in seating will you require?

• What are the lighting requirements and controls?

• Can the climate controls be adjusted?


Participant Needs• What type of supporting media do you plan to

use?

• Will meals or refreshments be provided?

• Will access be available to telephones and other message services?

• What is the smoking policy?

• What is your policy on cell phones and pagers?


Murphy’s Presentation Law #4

“The ability to concentrate during a presentation is inversely proportional to the comfort quotient of the chair.”


Computer Projector


Needs of the Trainer/Presenter• Do you need a podium or table?

• Will you need a microphone?

• Do you need a slide clicker?

• What type of presentation media do you need?

• Do you plan on using handouts to support your presentation?


Chapter Review• Determine how many participants will be

attending your presentation to select proper room size

• Be certain that the room will be accessible and free of distractions

• Plan for use of breakout rooms (locations of restrooms, etc.)


Chapter Review• Select the best seating arrangement for your

presentation

• Arrange the room to accommodate the type of media and equipment being used

• Determine whether you need a podium or table

• Determine whether you will use a microphone

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Chapter 3: The End

To Complete for Module 3:• Discussion 3• Assignment #8• Assignment #9

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