Power Corrupts But Powerpoint Corrupts Absolutely
Well, Don’t
the tools
Well, Don’t
the tools
blame the workman
It’s worth doing it well.
These tips and resources should help turn you into a presentation
1. Study the Best
is a great place to watch people at the top of their game give interesting and effective presentations.
2. Get good advice
I like slidelogy by Nancy Duarte (who worked with Al Gore on his
Inconvenient Truth presentation) and Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds
3. Get Training
Join theatre. Learn some acting. These acting techniques can help people to
connect with their audience more effectively.
But even a rehearsal in front of a constructively-critical friend can be useful.
4. Keep it short
I like Guy Kawasaki’s advice:
I like Guy Kawasaki’s advice:
stick to the 10:20:30 Rule
I like Guy Kawasaki’s advice:
stick to the 10:20:30 Rule
Ten slide, 20 minutes,
30-point text (and no smaller)
5. Less text, more image
These are all good sources of pictures for presentations
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6. Slides are for illumination, not support
The audience came to hear you speak.
ever read text off a slide Never
7. Ask questions
For small groups
For small groups stop regularly
For small groups stop regularly
every few minutes
8. Tell a story
Show what the problem is
Show what the problem is
and how you will solve it
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9. Focus on what’s important
In fact, the more you select and focus the presentation and the more you add your own expert analysis, the more effective it will be
10. Be yourself
Prepare
Then forget
preparing
Imagine you were talking to friends or family in an
environment you find comfortable and friendly
Like dogs audiences respond to nerves with nerves and friendliness with friendliness
Trust me
Here’s Wishing you to Become
a Better Presenter
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