TEDxEast - Nancy Duarte uncovers common structure of greatest communicators 11/11/2010

TEDxEast INTERCONNECTIVITY - 11.11.10: -Nancy Duarte- That Resonates with Me!

Why are some presentations spellbinding and some not? Well, this is the question Nancy Duarte takes on as she shares with the audience the secret of an excellent presentation. In this fascinating talk Nancy Duarte explains the model that she developed for designing transformative presentations. She explains the essential qualities of an excellent presentation by analyzing the speeches of Martin Luther King and Steve Jobs. She reminds us that the only way to spread important ideas is to make sure that one is communicating his or her ideas effectively using strong presentation skills.

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[LaWrytr]

This is one of those "Emperor has no clothes" lectures. Despite her fancy charts, she basically says nothing. It's not illuminating that in two speeches proposing change two men go back and forth between a current state and a proposed new state. Does she think she's using three act structure correctly? She's not. Does a hero have to start likable? He doesn't. Is the audience the hero? No, the audience is the one empathizing with the hero. - My pov: she's no poster girl for storytelling.

[nateph4]

She should've worn something else but that dull black outfit.

[loridamato1]

Fundamentally this information is good, & yes, Nancy is correct in her analogy of storytelling/presentations. She also speaks & engages us about someone/things we are familiar with & want to hear about (Star Wars/Jobs). However, I was far from being in a 'frenzy' nor did I have a 'heightened sense' with her overall presentation. What is missing here is charisma! Additionally, she could have connected us back to the beginning poster with a different story about herself other than being abused.

[ntomaylor]

last statement was too well rehearsed.. but good watch.

[Vassago85]

I should hope so... but since she somehow represents that herself, one might wish for a (caution: meme) sarcasm sign :D

[RumbleProd]

@Vassago85 Pretty sure that statement was tongue in cheek...

[Vassago85]

apart from her "what every .. woman should do - marry with 18", there's nothing to object against this speech; learnt alot!! thanks

[HumanBladeG0D]

i appreciate her epiphany. it does seem to be a decent guideline. i'd be interested to see whether it applies to non-choir as well. as in 'preaching to the choir'. both of her main examples (not to detract from their oral skills) are talking to sympathetic audiences. while most audiences won't be downright hostile, i'm not sure if the everyday prezzy, no matter the amount of lipstick, could be quite as effective as downright rabid fandom.

[rivertrain]

That was wonderful Nancy! Great job!

[angelinabattle]

This presentation was phenomenal! I loved how she modeled what she was teaching throughout. Memorable.