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I attended a workshop with associates from work where some new web-based products were being demo'd.
One person was conducting his demo very clumsily and taking forever to navigate between screens and clicking on links.
Ultimately, he was embarrassed because a group of us was gathered around him watching him presenting with such awkwardness. After about five minutes of this, he apologized and told us sheepishly that he had been told that he had to use the built-in mouse on the laptop touchpad - that using a mouse accessory had the optics of being less tech savvy.
I sort of get this, but how slick and techie does an awkward painfully slow presentation look? I was so distracted by this fumbling display that I didn't pay any attention to the product.
Perhaps he should practice his presentation before doing the actual presentation.
That would help him master the basic skills he needs to navigate better.
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Perhaps he should practice his presentation before doing the actual presentation.
That would help him master the basic skills he needs to navigate better.
Yes, I agree. I did a presentation at a conference and first practiced in front of my employees at the office.
Of course, I brought and used a wireless mouse. Those little touchpads are fine for surfing the internet but no one uses them at the office for production work that I know of. We keep a big supply of batteries on hand for the wireless mice.
Perhaps he should practice his presentation before doing the actual presentation.
That would help him master the basic skills he needs to navigate better.
Have you ever actually used a track pad? Most are hideous. I can't imagine trying to use one during a demo or presentation. Plus they cause my carpal tunnel to flare up almost immediately.
I think a wireless mouse would look smarter to not strain the muscles/tendons in his hand and not be so worried about looks!
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