How to Host an Educational Dinner

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Select a date for your dinner.

   Whenever possible, you'll want to use a banquet room or private dining area for your event. , Renting from the restaurant may seem convenient, but you'll almost certainly overpay for your rental
   -- plus, there's no guarantee that anyone at the restaurant will be able to provide tech support if you have challenges with the equipment, as these options usually include antiquated units. , Insist on an RSVP because the restaurant will require you to provide a head count.
   
   Ask the restaurant whether you will be charged based on RSVPs or the actual number of diners. , The slides on the screen should have as few words as possible and should be image heavy.
   
   Also, don’t pack too many slides into the lecture.
   
   You will probably only have the full attention of half the audience at any one time.
   
   The rest will be paying attention to their food or possibly chatting with their neighbors. ,,, You are probably going to have all of your data burned on to a DVD that automatically progresses through the presentation.
   
   So, talk through your speech beforehand.
   
   Time how long it takes you to cycle through each section of the talk, and then add a few additional sections on to that total.
   
   Then use this as the time between slides.
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   Step 2: Choose the venue and negotiate the best possible pricing.

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   Step 3: Rent a projector online.

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   Step 4: Create your guest list and invite participants.

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   Step 5: People sitting at an educational dinner are never going to give you their full attention

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   Step 6: so keep your presentation simple.

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   Step 7: Arrive early to set up and prepare for your event.

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   Step 8: Remember to thank your host and/or sponsor

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   Step 9: as well as all the participants for their attention.

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    Step 10: Avoid the temptation to cycle too quickly through slides.

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