Presenting for the 3MT [St Lucia]
This session will give provide you with strategies to make the most of your 3MT presentation and give you that competitive edge!
About the presenter: Barry O'Sullivan of Sustainable Change was with KPMG for 34 years with KPMG, and spent 22 years as a partner. He has over 15 years of leadership coaching and delivering workshops.
Feedback from 2023 participants includes:
“Barry’s presentation had so many very insightful tips for ANY presentation (not just 3MT). I recommend all HDRs to attend his sessions.”
“The storytelling aspect was quite interesting to me, and thinking more about the big picture - it was very helpful and I’ve already started implementing the strategies to upcoming presentations.”
“I love the template he provided us with, so now it is easier to prepare the presentation.”
About Communication
Learning to communicate effectively is critical to your ability to transfer your knowledge and research, build relationships, and gain employment. As you progress in your career these skills will become more important. The ability to master verbal, non-verbal, interpersonal, and written communication will allow you to communicate with clarity and influence. ‘Effective communication’ also appears in almost every job advertisement as a skill required by employers.
Useful links
- Linked In courses (access via UQ Library login)
- Effective Communication, Better Science blog
- The Good Presentation Video: This video aims to help doctoral students (and others) improve their presentation skills. Good presentation skills are essential for students while undertaking a PhD, and in their future careers, whether in academia or elsewhere.