Keep it Casual

Tips for a good demo without the formalities.

Collaborative Tone: Emphasize learning and create a safe space for sharing progress, not perfection.

Casual Atmosphere: Use informal language, humour, and celebrate small wins to keep things light.

Reduce Spotlight: Pair team members for demos and rotate responsibilities to ease individual pressure.

Conversational Demos: Encourage interactive discussions and questions during demos for a more natural flow.

Short and Focused: Keep demos brief and avoid formal slides, focusing on showing work in progress.

Positive Reinforcement: Promote peer feedback and constructive, low-stakes critique to support team confidence.