Congratulations on reaching the Three Minute Thesis final! 🎉
My name is Catherine Pope, and I’m facilitating the training day. Here’s some more information about what you can expect.
This day is an opportunity for you to work intensively on your presentation in a supportive environment. By the end of the session, you’ll have:
- A stronger narrative.
- A greater understanding of the 3MT competition.
- More confidence 💪
You need to bring:
- You current presentation.
- Paper and pens.
- Energy!
Outline
Here are the approximate timings for the day. Depending on the number of attendees, we might finish earlier. You can take shorter breaks as needed throughout the day.
The format is a mix of facilitator content, individual exercises, and group discussion.
| 10.00-10.20 | Welcome & Introductions |
|---|---|
| 10.00-10.40 | Presentations in small groups |
| 10.40-11.20 | What is effective communication? |
| 11.20-11.45 | Thinking about your audience |
| 11.45-12.30 | Telling your story |
| 12.30-13.00 | LUNCH |
| 13.00-13.30 | Prep time |
| 14.00-15.00 | Presentations |
| 15.00-15.45 | Enhancing your performance |
| 15.45-16.00 | Conclusion |
Further Resources
Books 📚
- TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking by Chris Anderson
- Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo
- How to Own the Room by Viv Groskop
- Made to Stick by Chip Heath & Dan Heath
- TED Talks Storytelling: 23 Storytelling Techniques from the Best TED Talks by Akash Karia
- The Laws of Connection by David Robson
- Find Your Red Thread by Tamsen Webster