In a group setting, you can help make everyone feel included.
By 토니 노더러
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 및 Georgia와 같은 일반적이고 읽기 쉬운 글꼴을 선택하세요.
- 슬라이드의 텍스트는 최소한으로 유지합니다(슬라이드당 6~8줄, 30단어 이하).
- 키워드와 글머리 기호 목록을 사용하여 문장 조각으로 작성합니다.
- 거친 색상과 복잡한 배경은 피하세요.
- 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.
- 모든 사람과 문화를 존중하는 포용적인 언어를 사용하세요.
- 성차별적인 언어와 성 편향적인 댓글을 피하세요.
- 청중을 파악하세요 - 가능하면 약어를 피하고 일화나 유머는 모든 사람에게 적절한지 확인하세요.
- 소프트웨어를 사용하는 경우 가능한 경우 자동 캡션을 사용 설정합니다.
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!