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_____ Cables and wiring, including video cable to connect your
notebook computer to an LCD projector, and a multi-outlet power
strip.
_____ Essential office supplies, including legal pads, note cards, paper
clips, pens, pencils, highlighter, mini-stapler, calculator.
_____ Large-display LCD travel clock to keep your presentation on
time in rooms in which wall clocks are not visible.
_____ Resource material, including free items as well as items you
may have to sell.
_____ Sales material, including credit card imprinter, charge slips,
order forms, merchandise bags.
_____ Repacking material, including sealing tape and shipping labels.
Checklist 2: Preparing the Room,
Both Front and Back
(Check the following well before the audience arrives.)
Microphone
_____ Is the volume and tone adequate?
_____ Are there feedback or radio frequency issues?
_____ Will you be sharing a microphone with the person who
speaks immediately before you?
_____ If sharing a mike, how long you will have to make the
transfer of equipment?
Lighting
_____ Does the lighting illuminate you in the best possible manner?
_____ Are there dark voids in the speaking area?
_____ If the lighting will be adjusted for your presentation, where
are the dimmers/switches?
_____ If the lights will be adjusted as you speak, who will assist you
with the task?
Introduction
_____ Have you supplied a printed, large-type printout for your
introducer?
_____ Have you verified that the introducer can pronounce
troublesome words?
_____ Have you determined if the introducer will wait center stage
for you to arrive at center stage?