Video: SXSWi 2008 Book Reading: “Managing Online Forums”
On March 11 at 11:00 AM on the Adobe Day Stage at the Austin Convention Center, I did a book reading for “Managing Online Forums”, as part of South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive. Back in February, I had asked for your feedback in deciding what I would do a presentation about. I ended up with “Creating a Positive Environment on Your Forums”. I recapped the conference after I returned.
My friend Chris had agreed to take my camcorder and record the presentation, so that I could have it and, hopefully, upload it online. He did a good job and I’m glad that I was able to get it on tape.
It represents an interesting moment for me in that it was my first time ever speaking on stage. Really, it as my first time ever speaking to an assembled group of people that I didn’t know. So, I was a little nervous. But, I prepared and did the best that I could - once I got going, I knew what I had to say and my focus was really on getting the words out, speaking slowly, breathing and looking people in the eyes. I’m happy with how it went and I appreciate the support that I received from the crowd. It was a friendly crowd and that made it easier.
The footage is now available online and can be seen below (through Yahoo! Video) and also on YouTube (parts 1 and 2) in the ManagingCommunities.com channels on each (Yahoo! Video and YouTube channels). I am hoping to post more community management related videos in the future, so please subscribe if you have any interest.
I am going to include the slides I used for the presentation below the videos, as long as the point in time where the slide was supposed to be triggered, so that you can follow along with the slide sequence, as well. Thanks to Jake and everyone who gave me slide related advice.
Thank you for checking it out and please feel free to share any comments you might have, in the comments.
Part 1:
Part 2:
Slides
Slide 1 (Part 1, Start)
Slide 2 (Part 1, -8:36)
Slide 3 (Part 1, -8:05)
Slide 4 (Part 1, -5:42)
Slide 5 (Part 1, -4:46)
Slide 6 (Part 1, -1:54)
Slide 7 (Part 2, -8:19)
Slide 8 (Part 2, -5:51)
Slide 9 (Part 2, -4:16)
Slide 10 (Part 2, -3:00)
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Well done on the presentation - some valuable pointers there for anyone who is involved in forum development.
May I also say that your slides are excellent. All too often I see slides that are way too text heavy, resulting in the presenter simply reading them word for word.
Congratulations again.
- Martin
Thanks Martin. I appreciate it.
Patrick
Nice job Patrick!
I read your notes on this being your first public presentation, if I hadn’t, I honestly wouldn’t have known.
Very smooth, assured, and interesting. I think the length and content were spot on.
Matt
Thanks Matt. :)
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Very impressive. You have set a high standard for the rest of my grandchildren. What you have said is common sense that applies to all relationships,be they internet,office,factory,home;etc love you and very proud of you PAPA
Thanks Papa.
Well done Patrick, excellent slides and good content.
Thanks Brad.
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Nice presentation Patrick. I look forward to read your book.
Thank you, very much. I appreciate it.
Patrick
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