“Do I systematically avoid making my audience members feel uneasy or uncomfortable by surprising them with confusing instructions?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #117
“Don’t make assumptions about what audience members can see, and avoid saying things like “as the graph shows”, or “as you can see here”… becauseRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #117
“Do I systematically remind myself that after a while, audience members will be craving for opportunities to get their blood flowing?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #116
“Steer clear of information positioned on top of cluttered or busy background images, if that background makes the text harder to perceive due to poorRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #116
“Do I systematically keep in mind that the audience can’t be expected to just sit still for extended periods of time and remain engaged?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #115
“Make materials available in advance to allow audience members with learning disabilities to familiarize themselves with the materials and ask any questions.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #115
“Do I systematically avoid sticking to a single delivery mechanism or strategy when sharing my message, so everyone is not forced into the exact sameRead more about IPS Self-Assessment #114
“If you know the setup in advance, light-coloured text on a dark background is more audience-friendly in a darkened room, as a white background willRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #114
“Do I systematically diversify the ways in which I deliver my content, so audience members are not forced into a passive state where all theyRead more about IPS Self-Assessment #113
“In order to be properly heard, make sure to project your voice as if you were talking to the audience members sitting in the backRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #113
“Do I systematically make sure to control as many external distractions as I possibly can, so they don’t steal my audience’s attention away from meRead more about IPS Self-Assessment #112
“Avoid the use of strobe lights, unusually loud sounds, or similar anxiety-inducing stimuli, to protect audience members from any kind of unnecessary stress.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #112
“Do I systematically account for audience members to be unable to successfully read the information on my slides while simultaneously paying attention to what IRead more about IPS Self-Assessment #111
“Never stick to a single delivery mechanism or strategy when sharing your message with the audience, so everyone is not forced into the exact sameRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #111
“Do I systematically help audience members adequately prepare for planned transitions, by providing reminders about what is expected to come next?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #110
“Always write and refer to long-form handouts when the information you need to share with your audience doesn’t necessarily translate well to slides.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #110
“Do I systematically help audience members adequately prepare for planned transitions, by providing ample advance notice?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #109
“If presenting at an event that provides these services, send your materials to interpreters and captioners in advance so, they can research and practice unfamiliarRead more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #109
“Do I systematically introduce opportunities for physical interactions that will get the audience’s blood flowing?”Read more about IPS Self-Assessment #108
“Don’t set your videos to auto-play by default, and avoid animations, carousel sliders, and other rapid movement assets that automatically launch on the screen.”Read more about Inclusive Speaking Tip #108