My big presentation to the board went sideways last Thursday

I had worked on the slides for three weeks, but the projector failed right as I started. I had to talk for 30 minutes without any of my visuals. It was rough, and I know I lost their attention. I'm trying to figure out how to bounce back from a public mistake like that. Has anyone had a major tech fail during a key meeting and recovered well?

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seanperez4d ago

Had a projector die during a pitch to a new client. I dropped the slides and just talked them through the problem my product solved, using a whiteboard and a pen from my bag. It felt more like a real conversation and they actually bought in. Like @robertb30 said about the play, sometimes the show has to go on without the tech. Own the mess, keep it simple, and focus on your core message. People remember how you handle the crash more than the crash itself.

robertb304d ago

My kid's school play had a mic die, and the actors just shouted louder and won the crowd.