Navidea Biopharmaceuticals Inc (NAVB)

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Today, fireside chats are used more and more often, from conferences and low-key meet-and-greets, to television interviews, such as David Letterman’s Netflix show, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.

They’re quite a bit different than they were over 80 years ago. Today, they’re conducted in-person (or via video) and typically include a moderator and at least one guest. But the intent is the same — to put everyone at ease and leave the audience with more information and knowledge than before.

These are a great alternative to the more traditional presentation format, where the speaker’s stuck behind a lectern and highlighted by a spotlight. If you plan on setting one up, here are three tips to help you make it a success.
Make the setting comfortable and casual

The main point here is to produce an environment that makes the speaker feel more comfortable. The hope is that he or she will open up, share more information, and relate to the audience.