How to Structure Business PowerPoint Presentations
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HOW TO STRUCTURE BUSINESS POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS
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If you want your audience to remember your key sales messages (and act upon them) after your business presentation, it is going to need a solid structure. Effective PowerPoint presentations are well-planned. There is no way around the fact that this takes time. It is useful, when starting out, to have a goal in mind. What information do you want the audience to remember? What action do you want them to take? Structuring your presentation is much simpler if you are clear about the success criteria. This slide deck illustrates an easy-to-follow model for presentation structure, allowing you to create effective PowerPoint presentations that your audience will long remember. If you'd rather view the infographic, click here: http://www.activepresence.com/blog/2013/9/10/how-to-structure-business-powerpoint-presentations
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HOW TO STRUCTURE BUSINESS POWERPOINT
PRESENTATIONS
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Source: Davidson, C. S. (2010) Successful Speaking Secrets Quick Reference, 1st Ed. Active Presence Limited, UK
FOLLOW THIS SIMPLE MODEL TO CREATE EFFECTIVE AND ENGAGING POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS THAT YOUR
AUDIENCE WILL LONG REMEMBER
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Source: Mills, H.R. (1977) Techniques of Technical Training, 3rd Ed. Macmillan, London
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