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Autodesk University 2013 Speaker Kick-off. July 9th, 2013, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon (Pacific Time) . Objective. Prepare you for a great presentation experience at AU!. Agenda. Joseph Wurcher - AU 2013 Overview Robert Green - How to Thrive not just Survive
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Autodesk University 2013 Speaker Kick-off July 9th, 2013, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon (Pacific Time)
Objective Prepare you for a great presentation experience at AU!
Agenda Joseph Wurcher - AU 2013 Overview Robert Green - How to Thrive not just Survive Patricia Lundberg - AU Speaker Logistics
Autodesk University 2013 - Overview Joseph Wurcher Program Manager
AU & INTL AUX AU International & AU Extension AU Germany Nov AU Russia Oct 2-3 AU Las Vegas Dec 3-5 AU China Nov 5 Mexico AU Japan Sept 12 India UAE AU Brazil Oct 10 Indonesia South Africa
Who is speaking at AU? Out of 436 accepted speakers, we have: • 151 first-time speakers • 57 with 7 or more times spoken at AU • 38 Autodesk Certified Instructors • 121 speakers from outside the US • 147 speakers from Autodesk
AU Speaker: How to Thrive not just Survive Robert Green Consultant & AU SpeakerCAD-Manager.com
Start Thinking/Planning • Get a game plan in place. • Allocate the needed time. • Identify your resources. • Reach out to your track manager. • Craft your presentation. • Get started – now!
Preparation is Everything “Proper prior planning prevents poor performance!” - Walter Davis
Do the Following • Start with the course description • Build a course outline • Review / edit it until it gels • Start writing / editing / building slides • Plan for proofing and rehearsal
Manage Your Time But how?
Realize the Following • Multiple, short work sessions - good. • A few, long cram sessions - bad. • Give yourself time to think! • Think – write – think – edit – repeat. • Practice – edit – repeat.
Know the Audience Meeting their expectations will earn you higher speaker ratings.
They are smart, busy, motivated people - so: • Move along quickly. • Give them tips, how-to’s and tricks. • Give them info they can use – now! • Give them a unique experience. • Put yourself in their chair.
Making it Simple “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.” - Albert Einstein
Answer these questions: • What confused you? • What information helped you most? • What is the best order to use? • What are some real world examples? • How can you use simple English?
Get Ready to Succeed! Get your plan in place and start working the steps. December will be here before you know it!
Plan to bask in the Knowledge and Fun! You’re going to learn a lot and have a blast!
Questions? Feel free to email: Robert Green rgreen@CAD-Manager.com
AU Speaker Logistics Patricia Lundberg Speaker Manager
AU Registration Information Registration Goes Live – September 12 • Complimentary 3-day AU Conference Pass • No code needed for registration • Registration link in SRC or on AU web site Speaker Hotel Room Block • Deadline October 15
Key Dates Past Due • July 8 – Accept the Speaker Contract Upcoming Due Dates • July 12 Review Speaker Profile and Upload Speaker Photo • July 31 Download Class & Presentation Templates • August 5 Add co-speaker • Sept 27 Hands-on Lab hardware & software requirements • October 11 Add Lab Assistants & Submit AV/Classroom Requirements • Nov 15 Upload Handouts and Presentations
Speaker Resources & Communication • Speaker Resource Center One stop shop to manage your participation as an AU Speaker • AU Speaker Blog and LinkedIn Forum Speaker news and updates Questions? For assistance contact: au.speaker@autodeskevents.com
Speaker Social – December 2 (location TBA) ….see you There
Have a Questions? Speaker Team - au.speaker@autodeskevents.com Speaker Forum - LinkedIn Groupor http://autode.sk/14Lhocv