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10: The Five S's for Delivering Technical Presentations with Dipak Mistry

Sep 23, 2024
Dipak Mistry, a senior architect with 25 years in the field, shares his expertise on technical presentations. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling and tailoring presentations to the audience. Dipak introduces his 'five S's' framework that ensures clarity and engagement. He discusses avoiding distractions by focusing on core objectives and highlights the value of templates for consistency. Overall, his insights aim to help IT professionals deliver impactful messages while aligning their presentations with business goals.
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ADVICE

Presentation Structure

  • Structure presentations to facilitate decision-making.
  • Begin by stating the question your presentation addresses, the desired outcome, and a summary.
INSIGHT

The Power of Why

  • Understanding the "why" behind a presentation is crucial.
  • Focus on why a solution is needed, not just its technical details.
ANECDOTE

Information Overload

  • Deepak observed architects giving information dumps instead of answering specific business questions.
  • Senior leadership needs concise answers, not exhaustive technical explanations.
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