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• MICROPHONE. For groups over 30, Laura requires a wireless lavaliere microphone. If one cannot be obtained, a wireless handheld is an alternative. No cord, please.
• ROOM SET-UP. Tables are requested for sessions over ninety minutes; classroom seating is preferred. If seating is set theatre style for short programs, chevron layout is preferred.
• RISERS/STAGE. Please order risers or a stage for Laura to stand on if there are over 50 participants (so everyone can see Laura).
• LCD PROJECTOR. For all training programs over one hour, please provide an LCD projector and a large screen. Generally, Laura will not use an LCD projector and slide show for keynotes of less than 90 minutes, but please double-check with us on format. Set the LCD on the side of the stage, not on it or behind it (don't project on to the stage where Laura will be walking, or the light will shine in her face).
• PODIUM. Laura is a "wanderer" and doesn't speak from behind a podium. However, you can leave the podium on stage for the introduction, off to one side. Laura will also need a cocktail round on the stage for her laptop and notes (or she can use the podium for her laptop if it's large enough). Remove everything except the cocktail round and podium from the stage (head table, chairs, etc.).
• TABLE FOR SEMINARS. For seminars 90 minutes or over and no podium/stage, please set the LCD projector on a six-foot, draped table (rather than a cocktail round), where Laura will also place her notes. LCD stands don't provide enough room for her materials.
• LAPTOP. Laura prefers to bring her own laptop and run her show from it (special remote).
• CABLING. If using a stage, please run ample cable from the LCD projector to the stage, so Laura can operate her laptop on stage (she needs to be able to touch it while speaking).
• LIGHTS. House lights should be up full.
• WATER. Please have a pitcher of ice water and a glass available for Laura.