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How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint

How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint. A quick guide. Jane Doe, Enterprising Women www.enterprising-women.org. PREPARATION. Map it Out. Clear structure: Introduction Details & supporting evidence Conclusion. PREPARATION. Kill the Clutter. Max. 5 bullet points Max. 5-8 words per bullet

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How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint

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  1. How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint A quick guide Jane Doe, Enterprising Women www.enterprising-women.org

  2. PREPARATION Map it Out Clear structure: • Introduction • Details & supporting evidence • Conclusion

  3. PREPARATION Kill the Clutter • Max. 5 bullet points • Max. 5-8 words per bullet • Minimise text:   Annual turnover: £100K We are very happy to announce that our annual turnover has exceeded all our expectations, having reached £100,000...

  4. PREPARATION Be seen... • Min. text size: 20 point • Sans serif font • Limit sound effects & visuals • Limit coloured text/novelty fonts

  5. Get it right • Thorough spell check, especially names • Consistent layout • Consistent text size, colour and font • Check abbreviations & acronyms for accuracy

  6. PRESENTATION Present, don’t read! • ‘Converse’ with your audience • Make eye contact – but no laser beam stares! • Vary pace and tone • Keep it clear

  7. PRESENTATION Enjoy yourself! • Relax! • Give ‘em a smile • Create a two-way dialogue • Ask questions • Elicit opinions & experiences

  8. PRESENTATION Create a clear conclusion • Meet objectives outlined in introduction • Reinforce key messages • Suggestions for more info or further action • Contact details • Any questions?

  9. Congratulations! You’ve just avoided death by Powerpoint! • Good luck with your next presentation...

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