As discussed in the previous meeting, we have decided to organise a bi-weekly session amongst the @EngTeam where we would do a presentation on a particular topic. The main objective of this initiative is to spread knowledge amongst our team as well as help develop our soft skills. Everyone is welcome to join these sessions.
How it works
- Choose a topic you’re really good at or something you are really passionate about.
- Inform about the topic to the project lead to post it on Hive.
- Research on the topic and compile a comprehensive report with accurate information.
- Prepare a clear and concise presentation slide on the topic. Keep it simple.
- The project lead will appoint random numbers to the presenters a day before the presentation.
- Present your topic on a bi-weekly call in the order of the assigned number (Turning camera on is optional but is highly recommended).
- Upload your slides to any platform of your choice to be viewed by anyone.
Benefits
- Sharing is caring. The whole team benefits from this session.
- You will develop skills such as critical analysis, summarizing, time management, leadership, communication, grammar, spelling and vocabulary and many more!
- You will build a portfolio of slides and also motivate you to learn something new which could help you land a great job in the future.
Rules
- You are allowed to use any presentation softwares but make sure it’s in a format that can be viewed by anyone.
- Be creative when creating the slides and presenting your topic.
- Present on a topic for a minimum of 5 minutes and a maximum of 15 minutes (including demonstrations).
- The presentation must be informative and clear and must not contain any vague information.
- The first slide should contain the topic, date and the SEF Logo.
- All slides should have slide numbers.
- Give credits to any references or assets used in the presentation.
FAQ
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Does my topic have to be something advanced?
No, it doesn’t matter how advance your topic is as long as it benefits the audience. No one is going to judge you. Do what you’re comfortable at
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What happens if I can’t come up with a topic?
We will give you two days to come up with a topic. If you can’t come up with a topic by that time, we will give you a few topics and you have the liberty to do a presentation on it. -
Does my topic have to be related to technology?
No, but it would benefit the dev team if it was related to tech. But any knowledge is welcomed as long as it helps the listeners. -
I don’t think I can do a presentation due to other commitments, is that fine?
It’s totally fine! But we recommend to at least come check the presentations of the others if free as it would help you out. -
What happens if my presentation exceeds 15 minutes?
It’s totally fine to exceed the time limit but be mindful of others’ time. If it’s a topic that demands more time, please inform the project lead a few days prior. -
I’m not great at presenting, is it fine if I skip?
The whole point of this initiative to develop our presentation skills. You will never get better at something unless you try. No one is perfect and we recommend you to JUST DO IT! (Not sponsored
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How do I make my slides aesthetically appealing?
Although it’s not a requirement, refrain from using default templates since typography and color play a huge role in engaging audience. There are many sites that offer free templates but please make sure you give credit.
Resources
- https://business.tutsplus.com/articles/37-effective-powerpoint-presentation-tips--cms-25421
- https://www.participoll.com/powerpoint-presentation-tips/
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryabbajay/2020/04/20/best-practices-for-virtual-presentations-15-expert-tips-that-work-for-everyone/
- https://slidesgo.com/
. The reason for not using PowerPoint is that there are many tools out there and it gives the team an opportunity to find better solutions to make their presentation much engaging and aesthetically appealing.
, guess the main idea wasn’t clearly conveyed. It’s more like don’t use the default templates. I’ll update the FAQ section. Thank you for your feedback 
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