How can you provide more resources to your audience using slides?

- 📱 Using QR codes on your slides to link to additional resources—websites, documents, or videos. - 🔗 Embedding hyperlinks directly into your slides to offer more detailed content without clutter. - 🎥 Incorporating short video clips that can serve as resourceful visual aids. - 🌐 Including links to online interactive tools that can enhance the learning experience. - 📄 Providing downloadable handouts or guides via links in your slides for detailed study. - 📧 Offering your email or a feedback form link for further queries and resource requests.

I think, your slides are your secret sauce, give them bullet points at the end. That way you can ensure your slides aren't stolen and your original research remains intact

This is an era where we all have smart phones. Every presentation I do, the last or the last two slides has a QR code. It can be link for feedback - Such as link to a Google form, or my social media handle link, or link to any document, website, video etc. It is easy - instead of typing they just scan and click, thus they do not mind the action required. Also there are many websites with allow to create free QR code in seconds.

To share additional information apart from the slide presentation, some other techniques can be helpful. Like Quick Response code (QR) code to direct audience to a website and download or read up insightful contents to further learn after the session or to register for something real quick during the session.

A QR code at the end of your presentation that allows audience members to receive your slides works well. Givers always get in return.

I have discovered that most audiences rely more on speaker notes than on the main content. This could be because the notes appear to put what is said in the right perspective

My presentation style is very minimalistic. My slides often include images or minimal content that acts like a prompt for me as the speaker. If you were to look at the slides afterwards (or if you hadn't seen the presentation in person) you wouldn't understand the references. Speaker notes are a great way to solve for this. It allows you to keep the slides clean and focused, while still adding value for those who want to consume the content outside of the actual presentation.

Absolutely, speaker notes are incredibly beneficial for both presenters and audiences. For example, in a recent digital marketing conference, I enhanced my presentation by including detailed speaker notes with additional information, key statistics, and references to case studies. After the presentation, I exported these slides along with the notes into a PDF file and shared it with attendees. This allowed them to review the content at their own pace and explore the resources in depth. By doing so, speaker notes not only aid in delivering a speech but also extend the educational value of the presentation, encouraging continued engagement and learning.

To add speaker notes to your presentation, access the speaker notes section in your presentation software and type additional information, prompts, or cues for each slide. Format the notes for clarity and organization, ensuring they align with your speaking points. Review and edit the notes for accuracy and relevance, then practice your presentation while referring to them to familiarize yourself with the content and timing. Print or display the notes during your presentation for reference, using them discreetly to enhance your delivery and provide valuable support for both yourself and your audience.

Speaker notes are a feature of most slide software that allows you to add notes and comments to your slides that are visible only to you. This tool helps you remember key points, cues, or additional information you want to convey during your presentation without cluttering the slides. Utilizing speaker notes can enhance your delivery and keep you focused on your message while speaking.

Identify your audience type to know the best method to deliver your presentation to them. However, everyone understand visuals, if the audio is inclusive that enhance the goals as well. This is a way of creating additional information apart from your spoken words and texts on the slide. It provides deeper insight in your delivery as a speaker.

One thing I have found that using multimedia is helpful for easy communication. This will helpful to audience to understand easily. This will save our time. We can present complex things or data by multimedia. It will be more attractive and easy-to-use .

Multimedia keeps a presentation from getting boring and can be the perfect way to re-engage your audience part way through. A video, audio clip or gif is the perfect chance to pull people back in. Warning though...multimedia is one of the easiest ways to run into technical difficulties. Make sure you test them before you go live, or you may end up with an uncomfortable moment or transition.

To embed multimedia in your presentation, choose relevant videos, audio clips, or interactive content. Insert them directly into your slides using the presentation software's insert feature. Ensure compatibility with both the software and audience devices. Place multimedia strategically to support key points, and control playback with features like play/pause buttons. Test playback beforehand and practice integration during rehearsals. Have backup plans in case of technical issues. By incorporating multimedia, you engage your audience visually and audibly, enhancing their learning experience and making your presentation dynamic and impactful.

Inserting multimedia content into your talk can add to your story and can provide further entertainment for your audience. This does, however, run the risk of stuttering your performance with technical difficulties. Thankfully, with good tech support properly embedded videos, and strong WiFi, public speakers should be able to focus on smooth sailing through the presentation.

A word of caution: Be sure that the hyperlink is not to an unsecured or compromised website. We could lose credibility if that happens

Important to keep in mind that hyperlinks would be useful only if the soft copy of the presentation deck is expected to be shared with the audience! If not, a QR code with a humor/curiosity-driven delivery is preferred to encourage the audience to use it. Moreover, a truly content-rich presentation would show a preview of what to expect when the hyperlink is used. For example, a summary image, with the hyperlink available at the bottom for those interested to view the entire content behind that image.

Just make sure that you're not distracting the audience by sending them off at a point where you need to be holding their attention.

Hyperlinks are another way to provide more resources to your audience using slides. By including clickable links, you can direct attendees to additional information, related articles, videos, or relevant websites that enhance their understanding of your topic. This interactive element not only enriches the presentation but also encourages audience engagement by allowing them to explore the subject further on their own.

Handouts are a great way to drive engagement, but only during your presentation. For the handouts to be useful beyond the speech, there needs to be truly a striking fact on there so that it becomes a reference material for future use. If the handout becomes a replica of the slides presented during the presentation, the audience may throw it away as soon as they leave the room if they feel they can remember the talk / watch its video later anyway!

I think this is a very weird recommendation. Handouts are thrown away most instantly and are a cost factor. On top, you'd have to walk through the room before tour talk and give them out. I'd rather recommend haven links to your social profiles and websites and curate a tweet list with further readings or materials on the topic to be pushed out while you're speaking.

Make these as unique and original as possible - business cards, leaflets, or similar will simply end up in the bin. (Sorry to say!)

Creating handouts offers the audience a tangible resource to reference after the presentation, reinforcing key concepts and extending their learning. Handouts allow you to include additional details, such as references, further reading, or actionable steps, without overwhelming your slides with too much text. To create handouts, condense the most important points from each slide, along with links to further resources, into a clear and concise document. Ensure the handout complements your presentation, offering added value through summaries, visual aids, or exercises. Distribute them digitally or in print, giving your audience a useful takeaway that deepens their understanding of the material.

I was brought on as a keynote speaker at an event focused on technology. Unfortunately, the speaking setup didn't have the technology needed for a successful session. I had plenty of multimedia as part of my presentation, but the room didn't include the right audio/visual setup. This was also my fault because I hadn't confirmed prior to the event that they could accommodate the way I had setup the presentation. It was an uncomfortable experience. When you're preparing, make sure you're asking the right questions and preparing for all scenarios - then hopefully you won't have to go through the painful learning experience that I did!

I actually go the opposite route and provide less content on my slides. I create a "bonus" of formal documents for those that sign up for my newsletter. I like a custom QR code or a bit.ly URL that can quickly point them to that bonus.

When it comes to how you can provide more resources to your audience using slides, I have a few thoughts. When I present at conferences I focus on: 1. Making content digestible by focusing on 2-3 main take-a-ways and identify them at the beginning of the presentation and reiterate them throughout. This can be moments where you say "I want you to write this point down" It allows people to have something to reflect on post workshop. Also include space for them to practice in real time what they learned through breakout groups and have them report out at the end of the workshop. The best way to retain information is to practice what you learn and during a workshop they can hear from others and learn from each other as well.

I used to create landing pages for talks. Which not only allowed for a slide deck download but also contained a curated list of additional links and materials. This is particularly great for companies looking to track speaker engagement and capture leads by adding campaign id's to those materials. A very effective way to also keep your supporting materials fresh and your audience engaged way after the talk.

I ask everyone to connect with me on LinkedIn right away. Sounds weird, but later when they see my picture, they will message me and ask for more information or request a 1:1 zoom. It's actually an easy way to offer more info when it is convenient for them!