Lightning Talks Sign Up

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18	What is a Lightning Talks
19	Lightning Talks are brief presentations that focus on a single topic, example, idea, project, or technique. Lightning Talks do not attempt to cover all aspects of their subject matter, but present one facet of the idea clearly and succinctly. A Lightning Talk is an enabler. It may kick-start a conversation to solve a really interesting problem. Maybe it exposes an idea that will grow into a new product feature. Perhaps it grows your company’s work culture by breaking up the week and getting people together to talk about genuinely interesting topics.
20	Note: this is not an opportunity to sell a service or software.
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22	What's in it for me?
23	✦ Knowledge sharing ✦ Speaking practice ✦ Community building
24	Rules:
25	You have five minutes, and the timebox is strict. Coming in under five minutes is okay; extending beyond five minutes is not. Also, you must use no more than eight slides.
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27	TIPS!
28	✦ Get to the point quickly; invest no more than one minute on setup and background.
29	✦ Select a relevant topic for the audience.
30	✦ Share one great idea.
31	✦ Tell a story; storytelling is universal and we all have a story to tell.
32	✦ Show passion for an idea; spread your joy.
33	✦ Share information and resist the temptation to explain in detail.
34	✦ Delivery is as important as content.
35	✦ Use more pictures and fewer words; if you use text, make sure it is at least 50 pts.
36	✦ Remember the audience is on your side.
37	✦ Practice, practice, practice--with a timer.
38	✦ End strong and “power wrap” your lightning talk--restate your one great idea.
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