Learings 1. Use presentation frameworks to improve effectiveness, persuasion, and entertainment value. 2. Decide on the purpose of your presentation: to inform, entertain, or both. 3. Position your presentation based on your audience's expectations and your goals. 4. Use the information entertainment scale to determine the balance between informative and entertaining elements. 5. Use frameworks from different fields (e.g., comedy, management consulting) to enhance the presentation. Think of your presentation as a journey that takes the audience from point A (their current state of knowledge) to point B (a new understanding or perspective). The presentation frameworks are like a map that helps you plot the course, avoid roadblocks, and keep the audience engaged throughout the journey. 1. Determine the purpose of my presentation: Do I want to inform, entertain, or both? 2. Understand my audience: What are their expectations, interests, and knowledge levels? 3. Choose a presentation framework that fits the purpose and audience. 4. Use principles and tactics to improve the effectiveness, persuasion, and entertainment value of my presentation. 5. Use metaphoric map to visualize the presentation journey and plan the content accordingly. 1. The information entertainment scale helps you find the right balance between informing and entertaining the audience. 2. Positioning your presentation based on the audience's expectations and your goals helps you meet their needs and achieve your objectives. 3. Using frameworks from different fields enhances the presentation by adding variety, creativity, and credibility. 4. Applying principles and tactics improves the effectiveness, persuasion, and entertainment value of your presentation. 5. Using a metaphoric map helps you visualize the presentation journey and plan the content to keep the audience engaged throughout the journey. 1. What are some other presentation frameworks that can be used besides the ones mentioned in the video? 2. How can I tailor my presentation to different types of audiences (e.g., age, gender, culture)? 3. What are some common mistakes to avoid when using presentation frameworks? 4. How can I measure the success of my presentation using the principles and tactics discussed in the video? 5. How can I incorporate storytelling into my presentation to make it more engaging and memorable? 1. Pyramid Principle: This framework involves presenting the conclusion first and then providing supporting arguments and evidence. This approach allows the audience to quickly grasp the main point of the presentation and helps them stay focused on the key message. - Key Points: - Start with the conclusion or main message. - Provide three supporting arguments for the conclusion. - For each supporting argument, provide three pieces of evidence. - Use this structure to keep the audience focused on the main point and to preemptively address any potential questions or objections. 2. Curiosity Gap: This framework involves creating intrigue and interest in the beginning of the presentation, without giving away the answer or main point. This approach is useful when trying to mix entertainment with information. - Key Points: - Tell the audience what the presentation is about. - Explain why it is relevant to them. - Highlight what they will get out of the presentation. - Do all three things without giving away the answer or main point. - Use this structure to create a sense of curiosity and to keep the audience engaged throughout the presentation. 3. Adapted Pyramid Principle: This framework is similar to the Pyramid Principle, but it involves using analogies and stories to make the presentation more entertaining and memorable. - Key Points: - Start with the conclusion or main message. - Provide three supporting arguments for the conclusion. - Use analogies and stories to provide evidence for each supporting argument. - Use this structure to make the presentation more entertaining and memorable while still keeping the audience focused on the main point. Imagine a pyramid that has a solid foundation and builds upwards towards a clear and concise conclusion. The base of the pyramid represents the evidence and supporting arguments, while the top of the pyramid represents the main message or conclusion. The goal is to use this pyramid to guide the audience towards the main point, while also providing enough evidence and support to make the conclusion convincing. 1. Determine the purpose of your presentation and the main message you want to convey. 2. Use the Pyramid Principle to structure your presentation, starting with the conclusion and providing supporting arguments and evidence. 3. Use the Curiosity Gap to create intrigue and interest in the beginning of the presentation, without giving away the answer or main point. 4. Consider using the Adapted Pyramid Principle to mix entertainment with information and make the presentation more memorable. 5. Practice your presentation and focus on keeping the audience engaged and focused on the main point. - The Pyramid Principle is effective because it provides a clear and concise structure that guides the audience towards the main point and addresses potential questions or objections. - The Curiosity Gap is effective because it creates a sense of intrigue and interest that keeps the audience engaged and curious throughout the presentation. - The Adapted Pyramid Principle is effective because it combines structure and entertainment to make the presentation more memorable and engaging. - From a psychological perspective, these frameworks work because they take into account how the human brain processes information and how to keep the audience engaged and focused. - From a communication perspective, these frameworks work because they provide a clear and concise structure that helps the audience understand and retain the main message. - From a storytelling perspective, these frameworks work because they provide a framework for mixing entertainment with information and making the presentation more engaging and memorable. 1. The rate of revelation: How fast you reveal key information is critical to making your presentation entertaining. 2. Varying the speed: Giving just enough information for people to want to know more is crucial to capturing their attention. 3. Tying key information together: Linking pieces of information creates coherence and helps the audience follow your presentation. Think of your presentation as a story that you are telling. Just like a good story, you need to reveal key information at the right time to keep your audience engaged. By varying the speed of your revelation and tying key pieces of information together, you can create an entertaining and memorable presentation. When preparing for a presentation, consider the following: 1. Identify the key information you want to convey. 2. Determine the best order to reveal that information to create a compelling story. 3. Vary the speed at which you reveal information to keep your audience engaged. 4. Tie key pieces of information together to create coherence and help the audience follow your presentation. 1. The rate of revelation is critical to making a presentation entertaining because it creates suspense and keeps the audience engaged. 2. Varying the speed of your revelation helps to prevent boredom and maintain audience attention. 3. Tying key pieces of information together creates coherence and helps the audience follow your presentation. 4. By thinking of your presentation as a story, you can create a more engaging and memorable experience for your audience. 1. How can you use the rate of revelation to emphasize certain key points in your presentation? 2. What techniques can you use to vary the speed of your revelation (e.g., pausing, repetition, changing tone of voice)? 3. How can you tie key pieces of information together to create a coherent and memorable story? 4. How can you use metaphors and analogies to help your audience understand complex information?
This saved me so much! I had a presentation today that I almost fumbled. Even though I only started prepping 15 minutes before my presentation, the pyramid principle allowed me to speak with so much confidence and finesse. Thank you!
MORE presentation tips & frameworks for you: How to Articulate Your Thoughts Like Steve Jobs: ruclips.net/video/PkPfdR80u_8/видео.html Think Fast Before You Speak (Frameworks): bit.ly/frameworkthinking Think Under Pressure: ruclips.net/video/3xI5X4hd39o/видео.html
Hey Vicky, do you also post written versions of your videos, such as blog posts? I love watching them, but sometimes I want an easy way to reference or remember something later and I find it much easier to do when I have text at hand. (I do see you have a Medium link, but it's not working for me at present.) Anyway, thanks for sharing these videos, they're very helpful and make for great food-for-thought!
As usual, great content Vicky! Do you know when you'll upload the video on how to thrive in all environments once we figure out our Ikigai 2.0 ? Keep on rocking!
@@VickyZhaoBEEAMP Hahaha no worries, I kmow of the joys (and sorrows) of editing! I love this video and will try to implement some of the ideas for a presentation in 10 days!
Hi Donna! Sorry about that - here’s the link reattached: beeamp-be-amplified.teachable.com/p/frameworks Let me fix the broken one - do you remember which page did you access it from?
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Learings
1. Use presentation frameworks to improve effectiveness, persuasion, and entertainment value.
2. Decide on the purpose of your presentation: to inform, entertain, or both.
3. Position your presentation based on your audience's expectations and your goals.
4. Use the information entertainment scale to determine the balance between informative and entertaining elements.
5. Use frameworks from different fields (e.g., comedy, management consulting) to enhance the presentation.
Think of your presentation as a journey that takes the audience from point A (their current state of knowledge) to point B (a new understanding or perspective). The presentation frameworks are like a map that helps you plot the course, avoid roadblocks, and keep the audience engaged throughout the journey.
1. Determine the purpose of my presentation: Do I want to inform, entertain, or both?
2. Understand my audience: What are their expectations, interests, and knowledge levels?
3. Choose a presentation framework that fits the purpose and audience.
4. Use principles and tactics to improve the effectiveness, persuasion, and entertainment value of my presentation.
5. Use metaphoric map to visualize the presentation journey and plan the content accordingly.
1. The information entertainment scale helps you find the right balance between informing and entertaining the audience.
2. Positioning your presentation based on the audience's expectations and your goals helps you meet their needs and achieve your objectives.
3. Using frameworks from different fields enhances the presentation by adding variety, creativity, and credibility.
4. Applying principles and tactics improves the effectiveness, persuasion, and entertainment value of your presentation.
5. Using a metaphoric map helps you visualize the presentation journey and plan the content to keep the audience engaged throughout the journey.
1. What are some other presentation frameworks that can be used besides the ones mentioned in the video?
2. How can I tailor my presentation to different types of audiences (e.g., age, gender, culture)?
3. What are some common mistakes to avoid when using presentation frameworks?
4. How can I measure the success of my presentation using the principles and tactics discussed in the video?
5. How can I incorporate storytelling into my presentation to make it more engaging and memorable?
1. Pyramid Principle: This framework involves presenting the conclusion first and then providing supporting arguments and evidence. This approach allows the audience to quickly grasp the main point of the presentation and helps them stay focused on the key message.
- Key Points:
- Start with the conclusion or main message.
- Provide three supporting arguments for the conclusion.
- For each supporting argument, provide three pieces of evidence.
- Use this structure to keep the audience focused on the main point and to preemptively address any potential questions or objections.
2. Curiosity Gap: This framework involves creating intrigue and interest in the beginning of the presentation, without giving away the answer or main point. This approach is useful when trying to mix entertainment with information.
- Key Points:
- Tell the audience what the presentation is about.
- Explain why it is relevant to them.
- Highlight what they will get out of the presentation.
- Do all three things without giving away the answer or main point.
- Use this structure to create a sense of curiosity and to keep the audience engaged throughout the presentation.
3. Adapted Pyramid Principle: This framework is similar to the Pyramid Principle, but it involves using analogies and stories to make the presentation more entertaining and memorable.
- Key Points:
- Start with the conclusion or main message.
- Provide three supporting arguments for the conclusion.
- Use analogies and stories to provide evidence for each supporting argument.
- Use this structure to make the presentation more entertaining and memorable while still keeping the audience focused on the main point.
Imagine a pyramid that has a solid foundation and builds upwards towards a clear and concise conclusion. The base of the pyramid represents the evidence and supporting arguments, while the top of the pyramid represents the main message or conclusion. The goal is to use this pyramid to guide the audience towards the main point, while also providing enough evidence and support to make the conclusion convincing.
1. Determine the purpose of your presentation and the main message you want to convey.
2. Use the Pyramid Principle to structure your presentation, starting with the conclusion and providing supporting arguments and evidence.
3. Use the Curiosity Gap to create intrigue and interest in the beginning of the presentation, without giving away the answer or main point.
4. Consider using the Adapted Pyramid Principle to mix entertainment with information and make the presentation more memorable.
5. Practice your presentation and focus on keeping the audience engaged and focused on the main point.
- The Pyramid Principle is effective because it provides a clear and concise structure that guides the audience towards the main point and addresses potential questions or objections.
- The Curiosity Gap is effective because it creates a sense of intrigue and interest that keeps the audience engaged and curious throughout the presentation.
- The Adapted Pyramid Principle is effective because it combines structure and entertainment to make the presentation more memorable and engaging.
- From a psychological perspective, these frameworks work because they take into account how the human brain processes information and how to keep the audience engaged and focused.
- From a communication perspective, these frameworks work because they provide a clear and concise structure that helps the audience understand and retain the main message.
- From a storytelling perspective, these frameworks work because they provide a framework for mixing entertainment with information and making the presentation more engaging and memorable.
1. The rate of revelation: How fast you reveal key information is critical to making your presentation entertaining.
2. Varying the speed: Giving just enough information for people to want to know more is crucial to capturing their attention.
3. Tying key information together: Linking pieces of information creates coherence and helps the audience follow your presentation.
Think of your presentation as a story that you are telling. Just like a good story, you need to reveal key information at the right time to keep your audience engaged. By varying the speed of your revelation and tying key pieces of information together, you can create an entertaining and memorable presentation.
When preparing for a presentation, consider the following:
1. Identify the key information you want to convey.
2. Determine the best order to reveal that information to create a compelling story.
3. Vary the speed at which you reveal information to keep your audience engaged.
4. Tie key pieces of information together to create coherence and help the audience follow your presentation.
1. The rate of revelation is critical to making a presentation entertaining because it creates suspense and keeps the audience engaged.
2. Varying the speed of your revelation helps to prevent boredom and maintain audience attention.
3. Tying key pieces of information together creates coherence and helps the audience follow your presentation.
4. By thinking of your presentation as a story, you can create a more engaging and memorable experience for your audience.
1. How can you use the rate of revelation to emphasize certain key points in your presentation?
2. What techniques can you use to vary the speed of your revelation (e.g., pausing, repetition, changing tone of voice)?
3. How can you tie key pieces of information together to create a coherent and memorable story?
4. How can you use metaphors and analogies to help your audience understand complex information?
This saved me so much! I had a presentation today that I almost fumbled. Even though I only started prepping 15 minutes before my presentation, the pyramid principle allowed me to speak with so much confidence and finesse.
Thank you!
This channel is a gold mine .Thankyou for all your work
Holy shit this is SO DAMN VALUABLE! Can't believe this is all free. Thank you so much!!
MORE presentation tips & frameworks for you:
How to Articulate Your Thoughts Like Steve Jobs: ruclips.net/video/PkPfdR80u_8/видео.html
Think Fast Before You Speak (Frameworks): bit.ly/frameworkthinking
Think Under Pressure: ruclips.net/video/3xI5X4hd39o/видео.html
Thank you! This gives me a huge leg up on outlining & scripting my signature talk/TED Talk.
This is like knocking out with a good combo
Thank you. The content i was looking for
Knowing theory doesn’t mean you can do it. It’s a skill. Without practicing, it’s a wishful thinking
Hey Vicky, do you also post written versions of your videos, such as blog posts? I love watching them, but sometimes I want an easy way to reference or remember something later and I find it much easier to do when I have text at hand. (I do see you have a Medium link, but it's not working for me at present.) Anyway, thanks for sharing these videos, they're very helpful and make for great food-for-thought!
Hey Michael! I'm actually working on posting written versions! Stay tuned, they'll be up soon 🙏 so glad you shared this with me! Thanks for watching 👀
+1 to this request. You can crowd source proof reading of the blogs and would be happy to help.
+1 but also just joined your Substack, looking forward to learning more from you.
Your videos are absolutely incredible. Thank you so much!
Thank you for saying so and for watching! See you around the channel :)
Yay first! Never thought about presentations in this way. Maybe that's why mine are boring?!?! 😅 so helpful, thank you as always!
Hey! Haha it was a big game changer for me once I added these to the tool box :) Thank you for checking this out!!
This was great. Thank you! Very happy I found your channel
Yaaas! Margaret Atwood is an INFJ with strong Introverted Thinking (Ti). Good example.
thank you, this was very helpful and engaging!
Great communicator!
your videos are SOOOOO helpful
Thank you Robert!! I really appreciate you sharing that with me 🙏
Vicky is beautiful and is a great edutainer. 🙂
Vicky, this is amazing!!!!!! I never called it presentation frameworks, but I use them. Very impressive.
I'd love to see a video of your comms and presentation 'frameworks'! You share so many great storytelling techniques
This was great. Thank you! Here before 1 million subscribers :)
Just got new to your channel, very Sympathic, very Helpful!
How much time do I have left
Wow! So simple yet so complex. great channel!
You have to get the audience's attention. Yes that is key
So true!!
Amazing content! Thanks a million!
As usual, great content Vicky! Do you know when you'll upload the video on how to thrive in all environments once we figure out our Ikigai 2.0 ? Keep on rocking!
Heya!! It should be up next week! The editing is taking longer than expected 😅 thanks so much for checking this out 🤓
@@VickyZhaoBEEAMP Hahaha no worries, I kmow of the joys (and sorrows) of editing! I love this video and will try to implement some of the ideas for a presentation in 10 days!
@@astadjamscorner5575 Oh! Perfect timing haha good luck :D
OMG! You are AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Were were you when i was in highschool? 😉
I’ve tried to enroll in your framework course but the link isn’t working for me.
Hi Donna! Sorry about that - here’s the link reattached: beeamp-be-amplified.teachable.com/p/frameworks
Let me fix the broken one - do you remember which page did you access it from?
Binge watching :-) I -- 100% -- believe in the curiosity gap!
Hahah yes to the curiosity gap!
i want help with a ceo whose repo with me has gone south i have tried everything but he wont respond. help! been over 6 months now.
Let me know the details!
@@VickyZhaoBEEAMP whats your best email to respond to?
@@ParisianStreets DM me on IG, Twitter or Linkedin! Links are in the description box :)
I was looking forward to this video but was put off when you started off with "Everyone knows..."
I would like it if the point was reached a little quicker
To be funnier use your vocabulary power. Use Homonyms to set up the sudden surprise of the punchline.
i like u
Love your lips!