• Show up early
• Clearly tell the audience what the problem is, who cares, and what your solution is
• Write out your own introduction
• Never apologize
• For complex information use: Particular, General, Particular
• Always provide a handout
• Match your presentation to the level of The New York Times or Wall Street Journal
• Audiences are precious: respect them
• Humor—make sure it’s on point, not nasty or gratuitous
• Do not use masculine pronouns—use plurals
• Questions need to be treated very carefully
• There must be a better way than using the overhead projector
• Show your enthusiasm!
• Finish early
• Work hard
• Innovate
• Drink enormous amounts of water

Read the full article at Edward R. Tufte’s Presentation Tips