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Introducing the members of this year’s Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media

These 22 journalists will learn about the power of human-centered journalism skills, from leadership to delegation to negotiations.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Aug. 26, 2024) — The Poynter Institute is pleased to announce the 22 journalists selected for its 2024 Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media, a prestigious, weeklong, in-person training seminar that connects and empowers diverse leaders.

“It’s a special honor to facilitate this group of journalists,” said Tony Elkins, Poynter faculty and co-director of the 2024 academy. “It’s one of my greatest joys to create a learning environment where diverse journalists can develop the leadership skills that will enable them to build better newsrooms and teams.”

Elkins said that this year, the faculty team is putting an emphasis on working within organizations and with each other. 

“This program is focused on how we develop human-centered skills — the ways we connect with each other through the lens of journalism — so we can empower our cohort to transform their own careers, teams and workplaces,” he said. “When people leave our campus, they will have a toolkit to help them manage projects and their time, communicate better with their employees and peers, understand the value of feedback, guide distributed teams, appreciate how important onboarding is, and so much more. And it’s not just those skills they will be taking home – members of our leadership programs foster deep connections with their peer groups they will take with them the rest of their career.” 

Those selected for this year’s training represent a cross section of the journalism industry, from legacy newspapers to mainstream network news to online startups.

“I’ve been impressed with how this year’s cohort members are already doing a lot to support new journalists in their organizations — a sign that the future will be OK,” said Kathy Lu, Poynter adjunct faculty and co-director of this year’s academy. “We have members working in newspapers and audio, nationally and internationally. I’m so grateful to their organizations for investing in these wonderful and conscientious journalists at yet another difficult moment in our industry. I look forward to seeing what we will all learn together.”

Applicants are selected with an emphasis on ensuring diversity across race and ethnicity, geography, technology platforms, organization size and skill sets. 

Congratulations and welcome to:

• Zainab Akande , editorial manager, Yahoo
• Leslie Allen, deputy editor, Bridge Michigan
• Jennifer Bowman, assistant editor, inewsource
• Xavine Bryan, senior producer, CBC News
• Dawn Burkes, deputy editor, Los Angeles Times
• Christiana Dillard, staff writer and editor, Lead Stories
• Wesley Early, reporter, Alaska Public Media
• Denise Florez, editor, CALÓ News
• Gloria Gonzalez, deputy energy editor, POLITICO
• Eric Goodwin; director of products, mobile apps, messaging and alerts; McClatchy
• Nichole Green, executive producer impacting communities (EPIC), CBS News New York
• Steve Haruch, senior producer, Nashville Banner
• Nicole Hernandez; news editor, digital news audience and engagement team; The Associated Press
• Vaughn Johnson, social platforms editor, Philadelphia Inquirer
• Vidya Kauri, assistant managing editor, Law360
• Gaetane Lewis; audience, SEO strategist; The Associated Press
• Jessika Lewis, managing editor, WTSP/10 Tampa Bay
• Erica Ngao, impact manager, Indiegraf
• Kristene Quan, deputy head of social media, The Economist
• Megan Ryan, assistant business editor, Minnesota Star Tribune
• Angie Wang; news editor, video; The Associated Press
• Yi Yang, director of audio, Initium Media

Every year, Poynter reviews industry trends and designs the academy based on participant needs. This year, many in the cohort said they were interested in learning more about managing emotions and stress/burnout,  both of which will be addressed throughout the week. 

The kick-off event of this year’s academy, which takes place Sept. 9-13 in St. Petersburg, Florida, will be a Q&A with Elkins and Lu about their career journeys.

Other sessions include:

• Effective techniques for managing people across many differences, including digital language and generational styles, led by Elkins.
• Negotiation tactics and navigating difficult but fair conversations with Lu.
• Intentional delegation, leading with your strengths and using human-centered design to learn empathy with Elkins.
• Ethics in journalism with Kelly McBride, senior vice president and chair of the Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership at Poynter.

During the academy, participants will receive coaching from experienced journalists, including Poynter faculty member Doris Truong, award-winning editor Maria Carrillo and Dalia Colón, reporter and host of The Zest Podcast at WUSF.

The 2024 Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media is made possible thanks to support from the Tegna Foundation and Craig Newmark Philanthropies.

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Forget the cookie cutter. At Presentation, we are about breaking the mold. We work hard to create an atmosphere where you can be yourself and truly be creative in the classroom, art studio, dance studio, theatre, music room, Idea Space, and computer and science labs. Our Senior Independent Program gives seniors the opportunity to create their own class and explore their passions while receiving credit for it.

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How to make a presentation to new staff in 10 steps

Here you’ll learn how to make a presentation to new staff in a memorable way.

Starting a new job is daunting, and often you just want to start.

Before that there’s the induction, and the dreaded Powerpoint.

Here’s how to make a presentation memorable and fresh.

So new starts remember you as the one that made them feel a part of the organisation.

Simply by working on your presentation skills .

1. Make people feel excited

This is their first week in the job.

They’re forming impressions of the company that will last a long time.

So your job is to be the company ambassador.

Be enthusiastic.

Remove any self-deprecating humour.

Saying something like this  is energy-sapping:

“I’ve been tasked with giving you the induction”

Whereas this is energising:

“Welcome – congratulations on your appointment and I’m delighted to give you an in-depth tour of the business…”

Start as you mean to go on.

2. Tailor your presentation

As a presenter, the company PowerPoint gives us false confidence.

It’s been approved at a senior level and it covers all the bases.

Yet here’s the thing: it’s already out-of-date, and most of it’s irrelevant.

Create a fresh presentation for the individual or group.

They’ll appreciate the work you’ve put in.

3. Ditch the Powerpoint

People make an impression on the presenter very quickly.

If you turn to your slides and away from the audience early on, it can erode trust.

Instead, ditch the PowerPoint, at least for the first few minutes, and speak to people front-on.

Here’s more on how to make an engaging presentation .

4. Start with what’s in it for me

Consider why the person joined in the first place.

If it’s a Senior Manager, it could be the chance to have their own team.

If it’s a technical role, it may be to work with the best systems.

And if it’s a people-facing role, it’s to make a difference.

A sales role: to make money.

A group of interns: to get a permanent job.

Stick that in at the beginning and connect their success in achieving that goal to your presentation.

“I’m sure what you really want to know is…

How do I become the company’s first millionaire under 30?

When will I be able to appoint my own team?

When will I be handed budgetary control?”

Now you have their attention – and you can answer that question first.

5. Make the audience feel special

Consider how that person’s job impact the organisation.

This is your chance to create a lifelong motivation in your new colleagues.

If they understand their role in the success of the organisation, they’re far more likely to feel appreciated in the long-term.

That builds loyalty and saves time and money in recruitment.

6. Prioritise your points

When people consider how to make a presentation, they rarely consider audience priorities.

Tailor the rest of the presentation according to the most important information to the audience.

While you need to cover the induction plan, the IT requirement and the health and safety admin, leave them until the end.

Your new recruits are far more interested in other things.

So go there next.

Now you’ll have a list of priorities that reads from 1-10.

And trust me, health and safety is number 10.

7. Unclutter the language

It’s very easy to create a presentation full of jargon.

But great presentations are full of clarity.

They turn ‘BIMs and BDIMs and BRIMs’ into “the people you’ll be working with”.

They turn ‘adherence with our Health and Safety policy’ into ‘making sure you stay safe’.

Jargon often emerges in induction presentations when the presenter attempts to establish their authority and credibility.

Just remember: this presentation is about the group, rather than you.

8. Stay positive and focused

It’s easy to ramble in a tailored presentation, because you’re giving it for the first time.

Stay on track by creating clear structural notes.

Avoid phrases such as “that’s not really relevant to your role”.

If you’ve done the prioritising first, everything will be relevant.

9. Answer questions

I’ve seen plenty of presentations that finish with the last slide, before the presenter thanks the audience and leaves the room.

Regardless of how good your presentation is, the audience will still have questions.

In fact, the better it is, the more questions they should be willing to ask.

So stay around for 15-20 minutes afterwards. That helps build trust.

10. Show vulnerability

This is the first week, and you’d forgive members of the team for feeling shy or awkward.

So bring your barriers down.

Tell a story about something that went wrong in your induction, or later in your career, and how it was fixed.

Or the best moment you’ve had in your career.

Making it personal brings your presentation to life.

And if you’re looking for an e-learning course to improve your presentation skills, visit our Academy.

Andrew McFarlan  is the Managing Director of  Pink Elephant Communications  in Glasgow.

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Photos in How to make a presentation  by bruce mars, rawpixel.com, vjapratama; all from Pexels .

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