Logistics
Whether presenting, training or facilitating, Paul uses various tried and tested tools.
So to compliment Paul’s General Booking Agreement Terms and Conditions, we have the following Logistics information to ensure a successful event and provide participants with the best experience possible.
1. SLIDES
Paul 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. Paul does not provide presentation slides before or after the engagement. If the audience consists of less than 50 people, Paul is likely to use flip charts on stage instead of (or simultaneous to) running slides from his Laptop.
However, both should be available either way. Please check the quality of the venue flip charts and stand — many are sub-standard. Please also ensure that thick markers are provided, such as Posca’s (not just the regular ones).
2. STAGE
Good lighting on stage and in the room is important. A tall table for Paul’s laptop and water (with no ice) is needed and a simple, raised bar stool or raised backed-chair is also appreciated (Paul is a leaner!).
For interactive 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 be great and ideal – not to belt-out classic 80s hits - but because Paul 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 avoid hand-held or lectern mics. 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. Paul 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 Paul can ensure the event serves the strategy and purpose of your endeavours — let’s arrange to chat. It may be that Paul 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 Paul’s work, as long as you provide a master copy (and rights) to Paul 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 Paul. 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 discuss and collaborate on the best strategy for this.
Please ensure you have read Paul’s General Booking Agreement Terms and Conditions and feel free to email via teams@paulfarina.com.au to discuss your specific needs.