Pecha Kucha – a better way to present

How many times have you sat through a powerpoint presentation where the speaker went on far too long? I bet you are saying it happens far too often for your liking!

One cure for the ailing PPT comes in the form of Pecha Kucha, a Japanese-inspired method of giving presentations that is really effective. Pecha Kucha (pronounced pe-chach-ka) comes from the Japanese phrase for “chit chat” and is based on a simple formula: 20 slides x 20 seconds per slide. It forces the presenter to a much greater level of clarity, knowing that he or she has only 6 minutes and 40 seconds to present…and the slides automatically advance every 20 seconds.

I used Pecha Kucha to develop a talk I recently gave on the next revolution in cataract surgery, which involves using a laser to improve upon the current procedure. The beauty of this method is that it can be applied to any subject in any field

Started in 2003 in Tokyo by a pair of architectural designers, “Pecha Kucha Nights” now take place in over 300 cities worldwide (see www.pecha-kucha.org). I’ve given several of these presentations, and I can tell you first-hand that it works well in forcing a higher level of organization. You truly have to stick to your point or you will never “Beat the Clock” (for those of you who remember that TV game show).

SEE PECHA KUCHA IN ACTION:

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