Presentations - It Ain't All About The PowerPoint

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There are ways for you to be more effective in presentations without making your audience Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint go blind, go to sleep or otherwise hurting them

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Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Not this way!

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Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint You need a story to tell First

Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint beginning middle end A story needs…

Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Purpose A story needs

Be a usability Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint expert What’s the How will user value you appeal of your to your story? user?

Aristotle believed Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint A great presentation appeals to 3 things… Ethos Soul, born out of experience, values, character – This is how you build trust and gain the confidence of your audience

Aristotle believed Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint A great presentation appeals to 3 things… Pathos Passion – If you want it from your audience you have to have it about your topic

Aristotle believed Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint A great presentation appeals to 3 things… Logos Logic, invention, arrangement – Your target when you’re offering solutions or rationale

Satisfy the Soul, Passion & Logic of your audience to Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint create a… 100% Whole Brain Experience

A whole brain experience Provokes... Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint thought emotion action

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Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint A whole brain experience action Provokes...

Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint On paper Out loud or without Tell the slides Story

Second... NOW create your slides… if you still think you need them Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Ten Commandments of PowerPoint One idea per page Build, don’t reveal Give each page a title Aesthetic consistency Abbreviate Use icons and images Be ruthlessly relevant Avoid dynamic typography Use full sentences for Have a Plan B quotes or statements Persuasive Presentations – how to get the response you need – Nick Souter – Sterling Publishing 2007

Think: Blackboard Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint With PowerPoint we realized that we could cram as much information as we possible into a single slide! Could = Should

How was this presentation designed? Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint 3 Colors 2 Fonts Blackadder Courier 2 line-styles Lots of Pictures…Big ones

How was this presentation designed? Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Look at this… A Scout is: •Trustworthy •Loyal •Helpful •Friendly •Courteous •Kind •Obedient •Cheerful •Thrifty •Brave •Clean •Reverent

How was this presentation designed? Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Look at this…

How was this presentation designed? Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Look at this… Which one is easier to remember?

Howwas this presentation designed? Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Images: Relevant to the slide topic

How was this presentation designed? Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Animation: If it’s not relevant to the point you want to make, don’t use it

How was this presentation designed? Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Use these elements and rules like building blocks

Third... Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint “One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self- confidence is preparation.” - Arthur Ashe

Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint in front of the mirror Practice

Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint in front of the mirror Pace Practice

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Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint in front of the mirror Gestures Practice

Practice in front of the mirror Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Facial Expression & Eye Contact

Practice in front of the mirror Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Dress & Appearance

Practice in front of the mirror Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Involuntary Habits Stephen M. Bonnau

Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Positioning … Know your room Literally Fourth...

Your Place of Power The “Teacher” Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Screen YOU Presenter's Triangle Working with a group to Audience develop an understanding you already have Variation on Persuasive Presentations – how to get the response you need – Nick Souter – Sterling Publishing 2007

Your Place of Power The “Lecture” Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Delivering your words of wisdom. The audience is listening more and interacting less. Variation on Persuasive Presentations – how to get the response you need – Nick Souter – Sterling Publishing 2007

Your Place of Power The “Coach” Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint You’ve joined them. The language shifts from “I” to “we”. Variation on Persuasive Presentations – how to get the response you need – Nick Souter – Sterling Publishing 2007

Your Place of Power The “Coach II” Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Even more likely to elicit sharing. Can be a cop-out Variation on Persuasive Presentations – how to get the response you need – Nick Souter – Sterling Publishing 2007

Presentations Once Removed Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Teleconferences Shared Desktop Video Conferences

Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint The Presentation

The Presentation Presentations Check your gear It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Take a minute to check your computer, power & data sources, projector, lighting and any other Take a minute equipment. for a few deep breaths.

The Presentation Relax Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Take a minute for a few deep breaths.

Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Tell your story The Presentation

A word about… Executives Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Different vantage points Different pain points Different time demands

A word about… Executives Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Get the scoop Make it short Respond immediately to body language Anticipate questions This is Henry – C.F. Payne

Recap Story Presentations It ain’t all about the PowerPoint Slides Practice Positioning Confidence = Successful Presentation

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