Preparing a public talk about the value of the Spine Model
Using the Spine Model to prepare a talk on the Spine Model
Note: Case Study Reporter: Kevin Trethewey
Context
I was given a 10 minute slot at a local developer community event to introduce and explain the Spine model. Before I prepared the talk I made a quick spine of what I would like to achieve.
Talk Spine
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Needs | Demonstrate the value of the Spine Model |
| Values | Simplicity, Practicality |
| Principles | Know your audience, Less is more, Cut down on text, Use metaphor, Multiple examples |
| Practices | Test first approach, Talk through slide deck |
| Tools | Mac, Connector, Keynote slides, Projector, Voice |
Outcome
It helped me focus on what was important, I changed and stripped down a number of slides and focussed on the key message. I’m not a natural public speaker, so doing this was very helpful to me. Next time I will add “Maintain eye contact” as a Practice.