Vous présentez des résultats de R&D complexes. Comment vous assurez-vous qu’ils captivent et résonnent avec votre public ?

For me science communication, storytelling, and appling the first 3 Stages of design thinking 1: Empathize — Research Your Audience 2: Define. —Your Audience's Needs or Expectations.That's the Problem your research addresses. Stage 3: Ideate. — Create compelling stories that resonate with the audience. Knowing your audience is key to understanding how to represent the dat.

It is always very important to know where your findings or result will be used. As mere mentioning of the results without making it clear about its origin and calculation won’t be of much use for any upcoming researcher in this field. Research outcomes is always futile if it is not mentioned in a lucid manner for maximum reach amongst the researchers across the globe. The broader implications will be the justification of the results and applications in line with the real world problems.

Tailoring your presentation based on who will be receiving your findings can make the difference between your work being well-received and understood or being overlooked. 1. Assess the technical background of your audience. Are they fellow researchers, engineers, stakeholders, or a non-technical audience? Knowing this helps you gauge how much detail and technical language to include. 2. Consider what your audience values most. Researchers might be interested in methodologies and data, while business stakeholders may prioritize the potential market impact or financial benefits. Using Clear and engaging communication techniques, connecting to real world applications also help.

I'd like to start with basic to captivate and integrate interest in their topic with an example from real world. People always fascinate by correlation with real situations.

To present complex R&D results effectively, simplify the information using clear, concise language and avoid technical jargon. Use visual aids like charts, graphs, and infographics to make data more accessible and engaging. Start with an overview of key findings and their relevance to your audience. Highlight real-world applications and potential impact to connect the results with broader goals. Tell a compelling story that guides the audience through the process and outcomes. Be prepared to answer questions and clarify details to ensure full understanding and engagement.

Here's a helpful quote I came across: 'Keep it simple.' From representing data to communicating with the audience, ensure that all your representations are easy to understand. Remember, the goal is to convey information, so avoid using jargon and instead use simple terms, storytelling, illustrations, and other engaging methods to connect with the audience.

I would like to mention Austin Kleon's quote, "Everybody loves a good story, but good storytelling doesn't come easy to everybody. It's a skill that takes a lifetime to master". The best way to leave an impression is through simplification and infographics that people can bring with them and remember.

Begin with a compelling narrative that frames the problem or opportunity the R&D work addresses. Use real-world examples to make the problem relatable and highlight why the research matters.

Virtual representation is a major aspect of data representation. Apart from the charts, graphs, and images. Storyboards can be applied using real-world situations to drive home points that relate to particular aspects of the R&D.

Engaging with the audience emotionally is very important. I have found that empathy is helpful in this regard. The R&D presentation should be relatable and directly address the audience's problems or pain points. Storytelling is a skill that can be employed to engage with the audience in this manner.

It was Aristotle who said, “Repetition is Key to a lasting and strong impression“. Hence, what you do repeatedly becomes a lot easier. Therefore the place of practice can not be over-emphasized. Keep repeating your presentation until you are saturated by it, the key to education is in the saturation. Stand in front of the mirror and practice, watch your facial expression, pitch tone etc.

You can not be speaking alone. Engage the audience and allow for more interaction which serves as immediate feedback to you and helps in knowing your audience more about the sport. Allow for questions and discussion, by applying role-plays and games.