How to Define Your Presentation: Defusing the B.O.M.B.

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of preparation in presentations, introducing the Presenters BOM framework: Benefits to Your Audience, Outcomes for the Presenter, Mapping the Presentation, and Background Information. It highlights the need to prioritize information using the 80/20 rule and the 'murder your darlings' principle to ensure impactful communication. The tutorial concludes by reiterating the significance of preparation for a successful presentation.

What does the 'B' in the Presenter's BOM stand for?

• Basic Outline

• Best Practices

• Background Information

• Benefits to Your Audience

Why is it important to define the outcomes for you as the presenter?

• To impress the audience with your knowledge

• To understand the change you want to create in your audience

• To make the presentation longer

• To ensure you have enough content

What is the main purpose of mapping out your presentation?

• To fill time

• To create a compelling and persuasive story

• To confuse the audience

• To include as much information as possible

What is the Pareto principle in the context of presentations?

• 80% of the content should be entertaining

• 20% of the slides should be skipped

• 20% of the information has 80% of the impact

• 80% of the presentation should be about the presenter

What does 'murdering your darlings' mean in the context of preparing a presentation?

• Including more data

• Adding more personal stories

• Removing content that doesn't add value

• Using complex language

What should you consider when thinking about the background information for your presentation?

• The length of the presentation

• The color scheme of the slides

• The context of the presentation

• The number of slides

Why is it important to prioritize information in your presentation?

• To ensure you cover every detail

• To impress the audience with your knowledge

• To focus on the most impactful content

• To make the presentation longer