In a group setting, you can help make everyone feel included.
トニー・ノドラー著
For any Kiwanis club, communication is crucial. Without a clear understanding, engagement and enthusiasm falter — whether the club is addressing the community or someone from the community is addressing the club.
Either way, you can make sure everyone feels included during a group presentation. These 10 tips can help account for a range of factors, from audiovisual needs to diverse cultural backgrounds:
- On slides, use font sizes 18-24 points or larger.
- ArialやGeorgiaなど、一般的で読みやすいフォントを選びましょう。
- スライド上の文章は最小限に抑える（1スライドにつき6～8行、30字以内）。
- キーワードや箇条書きリストを使い、文章の断片で書く。
- きつい色や賑やかな背景は避ける。
- Stick with simple animations or don’t use them at all. Audience members with visual impairments or learning disabilities such as dyslexia could have trouble reading words that move.
- すべての人や文化を尊重する包括的な言葉を使う。
- 性差別的な言葉や性別に偏った発言は避ける。
- 聴衆を知る - 可能な限り略語を避け、逸話やユーモアが誰にとっても適切であることを確認する。
- ソフトウェアを使っている場合は、自動キャプションがあればオンにする。
Of course, one way to avoid communication mishaps is to let at least one other member preview the presentation materials (such as a script and slide deck) and then provide feedback.
Similarly, ask a guest speaker to create those materials ahead of time for review. You might even consider having the speaker sign a basic agreement that outlines expectations.
We offer more guidance — including the tips above — in our downloadable information sheet, “How to Host Inclusive Presentations.” Download a copy and share it (or the webpage link) with fellow members!