Speeches and Seminars
Common questions I'm asked about the keynotes & seminars I deliver
What do you talk about?
I speak on a variety of subjects but generally; my presentations follow one of three themes:
1. Re-inventing yourself and your IT organization
2. Building a compelling IT vision and strategy
3. Successfully presenting and selling your projects and ideas
1. Re-inventing yourself and your IT organization
2. Building a compelling IT vision and strategy
3. Successfully presenting and selling your projects and ideas
Where do you get your presentation material? Do you have a specific topic list?
I have recently released a new book entitled: The 11 Secrets of Highly Influential IT Leaders.
The chapters in the book provide an excellent source of materials. And, as part of hiring me to speak, you have the opportunity to purchase copies of my book at a substantial discount to give attendees so they have a way to take home what they have learned at the meeting.
Another source of topics for my presentations are the articles I publish on Tech Republic and elsewhere. Click here for a list of topics to see if one speaks to you in particular.
The chapters in the book provide an excellent source of materials. And, as part of hiring me to speak, you have the opportunity to purchase copies of my book at a substantial discount to give attendees so they have a way to take home what they have learned at the meeting.
Another source of topics for my presentations are the articles I publish on Tech Republic and elsewhere. Click here for a list of topics to see if one speaks to you in particular.
"2 Minutes with Marc" on
the role of the CIO
In a recent interview, Marc challenges CIOs to take back their title and be true to its original meanings
the role of the CIO
In a recent interview, Marc challenges CIOs to take back their title and be true to its original meanings
How long are your presentations?
My presentations are flexible and range from a 45-minute keynote to full day workshops
What is your presentation style?
I’m a very high-energy person and it comes through in my presentations.
I am also an independent filmmaker who loves telling stories with moving images and powerful graphics.
What this means is that you can expect my presentations to be both visually and intellectually compelling.
I am also an independent filmmaker who loves telling stories with moving images and powerful graphics.
What this means is that you can expect my presentations to be both visually and intellectually compelling.
Are your presentations fixed or is there an opportunity to customize them for our meeting?
While I do have a general outline and key points in mind for each topic, the actual presentation is not fixed.
In fact, to ensure that what I have to say is in line with what you are trying to accomplish at your meeting, it is almost always necessary to discuss and plan my role at your meeting.
When we speak and make this plan, I place a great deal of emphasis on understanding your goals and how my presentation fits with achieving these goals.
When we speak, expect me to ask the following questions:
In fact, to ensure that what I have to say is in line with what you are trying to accomplish at your meeting, it is almost always necessary to discuss and plan my role at your meeting.
When we speak and make this plan, I place a great deal of emphasis on understanding your goals and how my presentation fits with achieving these goals.
When we speak, expect me to ask the following questions:
1. Is the session designed to serve the individuals in the group as individuals, or is it intended to discuss what the group or company should be doing?
2. Is the session meant to be broad, covering many topics, or deep, exploring a few topics in depth?
3. Is the session meant to be informative, educational or stimulating, or is it designed to result in decisions and action plans?
4. Is the audience best served with insight, understanding and new ways of thinking, or are they primarily looking for practical "hot tips"?
5. Is the audience best served with edutainment or should this be a serious, and hard-core working session?
6. How will you judge if this presentation has been a success?
7. Do you wish for me to work with you as a general industry expert, or do you want me to comment and give advice on specific issues your team is facing?
2. Is the session meant to be broad, covering many topics, or deep, exploring a few topics in depth?
3. Is the session meant to be informative, educational or stimulating, or is it designed to result in decisions and action plans?
4. Is the audience best served with insight, understanding and new ways of thinking, or are they primarily looking for practical "hot tips"?
5. Is the audience best served with edutainment or should this be a serious, and hard-core working session?
6. How will you judge if this presentation has been a success?
7. Do you wish for me to work with you as a general industry expert, or do you want me to comment and give advice on specific issues your team is facing?
"2 Minutes with Marc" on
the language of the business
In a recent interview, Marc explains how IT leaders often mistake project objectives with the "real" language of the business.
the language of the business
In a recent interview, Marc explains how IT leaders often mistake project objectives with the "real" language of the business.
What are your fees for speaking?
My fees vary depending on the amount of preparation, travel and presentation time required.
However as a guide, you should expect to pay between $10,000 - $15,000 for a keynote presentation. This fee will include all prep time, up to 90 minutes of speaking time, and an additional 60 minutes of meet and greet time with the audience members.
This fee does not cover travel costs or travel time beyond 50 miles of Westchester County.
However as a guide, you should expect to pay between $10,000 - $15,000 for a keynote presentation. This fee will include all prep time, up to 90 minutes of speaking time, and an additional 60 minutes of meet and greet time with the audience members.
This fee does not cover travel costs or travel time beyond 50 miles of Westchester County.
Is there anything else I should know about your presentations?
Yes. Even when there are large audiences, I work with the audience to keep them engaged and interested.
Expect me to ask you to approve of using voting machines to allow for interaction and a continuous public dialogue with the audience on the topics being presented. (It also provides for some rather hilarious moments.)
Expect me to ask you to approve of using voting machines to allow for interaction and a continuous public dialogue with the audience on the topics being presented. (It also provides for some rather hilarious moments.)
If you would like to learn more about having me speak at your company or meeting,
contact me here. I'll be happy to discuss it with you.