1. SLIDES

Callum runs his Microsoft Windows-based Laptop from the stage (via HDMI).He uses his own Laptop in every presentation and requires direct HDMI input from the front of the room (no adapters please). By running the Laptop from the stage, there are no issues with custom fonts or embedded video playback, and it also allows him to dynamically adjust the presentation as needed. It is worth advising AV technicians of this requirement ahead of time. Callum does not provide presentation slides before or after the engagement. If the audience consists of less than 50 people, Callum is likely to use flip charts on stage instead of running slides from his Laptop.

However, both should be available either way. Please check the quality of the venue flip charts and stand — most are atrocious. Please also ensure that thick markers are provided (not just the regular ones).

2. STAGE

Good lighting on stage and in the room is important. A tall table for Callum’s laptop and water (with no ice) is needed and a simple, raised bar stool or raised backed-chair is also appreciated (Callum is a leaner!).

For interactive sessions such as Culture Conversations workshops, round tables are ideal as participants will have easy access to pens and paper, and the ability to talk with each other. Please err towards ‘organic cosiness’ and have tables placed close together, rather than neatly spaced out to fill the room. Please avoid rigid rows where possible – think ‘network’; not ‘graph paper’.

3. SOUND

A wireless (madonna) headset mic would indeed be great and ideal – not to belt-out classic 80s hits - but because Callum uses his hands, moves around, and interacts with every audience. It’s therefore essential to have a hands-free mic available, with fresh batteries. These are the thin ones that loop over both ears.

If a wireless mic is unavailable, a lapel microphone will do—but please, no hand-held or lectern mic. An audio technician should be available prior to the presentation to ensure all is in working order.

4. SUPPORT

There’s plenty we can do.Callum has worked with many event producers, in a diverse mix of locations and contexts. We’ve also produced a bunch of high-level leadership events ourselves. If you have any questions about the above or would like to explore opportunities to enhance participant experience (across every touchpoint) or would like to talk about how Callum can ensure the event serves the strategy and purpose of your endeavours — let’s arrange to chat. It may be that Callum can spark new thinking, connect you with some incredible characters, or help cook up something even greater.

5. RECORDING

If it’s a keynote, you may record Callum’s work, as long as you provide a master copy (and rights) to Callum for confirmation and authorisation before publication. We appreciate advance notice of this and reserve the right to deny publication if the film, sound quality or context is poor. This works in favour of both yourself and Callum. We sometimes find clients are keen to get recordings out to their people in a hurry, only to disappoint the masses. We’re happy to chat this through.