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Articles by people on the platform. On preparation, involving the audience, tricky panels and what to ask in a briefing.

14 artikelen

  1. 19 September 2026 · Jerre MaasInteractie

    The paper-ball Q&A: asking questions anonymously without technology

    With the paper-ball Q&A, an audience can ask questions anonymously using only paper and a pen. Here’s how this format works and how to use it in your own session.

    3 min read

    Jerre Maas with the audience during MaakTalk

  2. 15 September 2026 · Jerre MaasPresenting

    Nerves when presenting: lessons from Waldorf and Statler

    Nervous about presenting? The two grumpy Muppets on the balcony are in your own head. Here’s how to deal with that critical voice, with tips from my training sessions.

    3 min read

    Jerre Maas on stage at The Road

  3. 11 September 2026 · Jerre MaasPsychology

    The peak-end rule at your event: plan your peak and your finish

    The peak-end rule shows that people mainly remember an event for its high point and its ending. What does that mean for your conference, presentation or party?

    3 min read

    Group photo of the audience with Jerre Maas at The Road

  4. 7 September 2026 · Jerre MaasPsychology

    Group pressure in the room: why anonymous voting helps

    The Asch experiment shows how strong group pressure can be. That is why I often ask an audience to vote anonymously first, so you can hear what people really think.

    2 min read

    Jerre Maas invites the audience to join in during MaakTalk

  5. 3 September 2026 · Jerre MaasPresenting

    Persuading in a debate: tips from years of debate training

    Debating and persuading are skills you learn through practice. Lessons from years of debate training: choose one or three arguments, listen carefully and persuade the jury.

    3 min read

    Jerre Maas leads a panel discussion at The Road

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