Slides are Not Documents• First, organize your content and messaging in Microsoft

word, on paper, on whiteboard, wherever you feel comfortable.

• Once you have your overall presentation worked out, work messages into small, easy-to-digest “bites” that can be represented simply and visually.

• The time to design your visuals is after, and only after, you have mapped out your content and messaging clearly. Don’t open your visual presentation software until after you’ve done this.

• Avoid using pre-made templates if possible. They tend to force you into a layout that may not be best for your presentation.

• Your slide is not your script, either. It is a visual guide to help convey ideas, information and cue, but not provide, your talking points.

• BTW, this whole slide is an example of what NOT to do with a slide.

apply the picture superiority effect

people remember information that is presented visually

info graphic treatment

roadmap/chart treatment

continuum treatment

continuum treatment

create clear, simple slides

3seconds

that’s about how much time you have

can your idea be digested in three seconds?

create clear, simple slides

1main idea

per slide (or slides)

create clear, simple slides

it’s ok to use more slides!

slides

iterate

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additional tips

slides are not documents

use visuals and minimal copy per slide

Use no more than one to two fonts – choosing a font “family can give you variety without

inconsistency

thou shalt not steal! use Google images for inspiration, but purchase, create, or use sites

that offer free images for your artwork

do not use unnecessary or irrelevant graphics, animation or media

simplify ideas and information

prize-winning presence

prize-winning presence

be confidentSMILE

engagedon’t rush

Practice, practice, practice

resources

Vecteezy.com (free vector images)

istock.com (pay as you go photos and images)

cubicleninjas.com/top-20-best-powerpoint-presentation-design

(ideas for powerpoint styles and presentation skills)