02/29/2024

The Exact Moment People Lose Interest in a Presentation

Scientists have pinpointed when people fall off the cliff

People get bored fast. That's what scientists have concluded from studies of presentations in different venues, from the classroom to remote meetings.

But exactly how quickly do people lose interest? Thanks to new research, we have an answer. We've also learned proven tactics for keeping the audience's attention.

Stick to the 10-minute Rule

A recent Finnish study of 380 virtual work meetings showed that remote viewers reported feeling drowsy (and some nearly fell asleep) after just 10 minutes.

Please select this link to read the complete article from Inc.