Best Practices for Presenting to a Technical and Non-Technical Audience

When: Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET

This webinar is led by ITE Professional Development Committee.
 

Webinar Description:

Presentations are an important part of our day-to-day work, hence delivering effective presentation is a valuable skill for all professionals. Transportation professionals deliver different presentations for very different audiences, for example:

• Clients (local and state agencies)
• Public (community, elected officials, stakeholders potentially affected by a project)
• Internal audience (team, manager, executive leadership)
• Other (professional organizations such as ITE)

Although presenting is a common part of most professional lives, poor presentations are a common reality. Common issues observed in presentations can include:

• Poor language/design.
• Inadequate language: too technical or not technical enough.
• Reading from slides.
• Excessive amount of content.
• Lack of professional experience (e.g. recent graduates)

In this webinar, a diverse group of transportation professionals from private and public sectors will share their experiences and best practices on effective presentations, both visually and verbally.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize that different audiences may require different presentation styles
• Understand the principles of effective presentations, such as: knowing your audience; apply storytelling strategies; include a great opening pitch; use clear communication
• Apply the strategies and practices discussed by the presenters in their daily job
• Recognize common presentation mistakes and how to avoid them
• Perform a self-assessment on their own skill gaps regarding delivering presentations

Moderator:

Dan Hennessey, P.E., PTOE, PTP, RSP1, Systems Development Division ?Consulting Engineer | Austin Transportation and Public Works Department | Austin, Texas, United States

Presenters:

• Sam Morrissey, P.E., Vice President, Transportation | LA28 | Los Angeles, California, United States
• Beth Ostrowski, P.E., Regional Practice Leader | KCI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Nashville, Tennessee, United States
• Tyler Krage, P.E., Traffic Signals Section Supervisor | CDOT – Division of Traffic Safety | Chicago, Illinois, United States