I have attended several meetings with PowerPoint presentations, however, I have yet to attend a good one. They were long, drawn out, and boring. Speakers read every word. These are four tips that I consider most valuable.
1.
Keep it simple. I believe in being
direct and to the point. A PowerPoint that is filled with additional
information that is not needed distracts from the presentation.
2. Don't
parrot PowerPoint. I can read as well as my peers. The only thing I can think
of is the presentation would be shorter if the speaker did not read every word
aloud.
3. Keep
slides to a minimum. Too many slides and too many clicks diminish the main
idea.
4. Edit
ruthlessly before presenting. Review the PowerPoint. Make sure it is clear and
simple; delete any information that would cause distraction.
This is the first PowerPoint I have ever
done. I enjoyed doing it. I was proud of the way it looked and it gives
me confidence that I can do them in the future.
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