MEC-E3001 - Product Development Project V D, Lecture, 7.9.2022-12.5.2023

The Halfway presentation will be held in front of an audience of approximately 100 people on-site and an equal amount online. For most of the speakers this will be the biggest audience they have ever presented in front of, which might sound scary. In order to make sure that you get the best preparation possible we have enlisted a professional actress, Elina Aalto, who will give the speakers top-level training for the presentation. Elina has years of experience in coaching public speaking and communication. The training will improve your presentation skills, stage presence and interaction with the audience. 

The presentation training has two parts and it is mandatory that all speakers attend it. 

Part 1: Public speaking and presentation coaching session on Thursday 19.1. This is a joint session for all the speakers from all the teams. Things that will be taught are the classic ways of presentation as well as how to make a compelling story, exercises as well as practical training. The training starts 9.00 and ends 17.00. The session will be held in Design Factory studio.

Part 2: Individual presentation rehearsal session on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th of January. All speakers will have a 50 minute rehearsal session with Elina on Design Factory stage on either of the two days. Please select one slot below for your team. If you have multiple speakers, one makes the reservation and you both show up for that slot. It is very important that you have your presentation material that you will use in the halfway show ready when you come to the session as only then can you get the most out of the session. You will present your material on Stage, where the halfway show will be held, and Elina will be giving you feedback that you can implement before Friday. The sessions runs on both days from 13.00 - 21.00. 

In short, Elina's consulting for the Halfway Show will be divided into two sessions, as follow:

• Public speaking and presentation coaching session: Thursday 19.1, from 9:00 - 17:00. Compulsory for all Halfway Show Speakers. In Design Factory studio.
• Individual presentation rehearsal session: Tuesday (24.1) or Wednesday (25.01). Each Halfway Show Speaker/team should book one time slot.

You should book your Individual presentation rehearsal session time slot below by Friday, 20 January.

These sessions will be held exclusively on-site. Please be in contact with Albin if you encounter problems with the booking.