I was beyond thrilled to see your name on my blog and honestly my first reaction was: oh wow is this THE Tom Spencer? Thank you so much for stopping by and I love your blog too! Your words have been such an inspiration to many of us.

Cheers,
Danye

Although, I would suggest that the KISS principle should be used not just for the benefit of the “stupid” people. I think everyone has trouble following a badly structured or overly complicated presentation.

I have sat through many presentations from undergraduates that have left me very confused. The logical structure, and setting sign-posts is definitely something that I find important in terms of effectively engaging with and reflecting upon presented material. The good old ‘KISS’ principle is a good mantra to follow I find – ‘keep it simple for the stupid’.

Although this is probably a given, don’t underestimate the preparation and background research required to deliver an effective presentation. The more familiar and comfortable with the subject matter, the more seamless and natural the presentation will be.