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