How Technical Experts Can Simplify Complex Presentations for Non-Specialist Audiences

Because they overload slides with dense data, tiny fonts, and excessive colors. Their passion for research overshadows their ability to teach. What works for scientists doesn’t work for non-specialists.

Simplicity.

• Large fonts, clear visuals.

• Limit color palettes.

• Break timelines into digestible sections.

• Use handouts if detail is essential.

Analogies simplify complexity. For instance:
A strategic plan is like gelato—there are many flavors, but you won’t know which works until you try.
This makes abstract ideas relatable and easier to understand.

Stories provide the “glue” that binds data. Facts alone are forgettable, but stories about people, struggles, and breakthroughs make technical topics memorable. Drama grabs attention and ensures the message sticks.

• Simplify visuals.

• Use analogies.

• Tell stories.

• Avoid overwhelming the audience with raw data.
  Having deep expertise isn’t enough—delivery must be clear and engaging.

• Simplify visuals with large fonts, minimal colors, and sectioned timelines.

• Use analogies to clarify complexity.

• Integrate stories to make content memorable.

• Scientists and experts must adapt their style for broader audiences.

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