This document provides tips for creating effective visuals for presentations. It suggests that visuals help increase message retention up to 40% compared to 10% for verbal-only presentations. Templates provide visual unity and save time. Presentations should keep it simple with one clear idea per visual and stick to the three es of educate, entertain and explain. Visual metaphors and animation can be used to illustrate concepts. The document promotes PresentationPRO as a tool for creating stunning visual presentations.
2. Visuals Persuade
Visuals help you sell your ideas
Successful meeting using
visuals
33% 67%
Successful meeting
without visuals
3. Visuals Increase Retention
We remember less than 10% of what we hear verbally
40%
Message Retention in 30%
Presentations 20%
10%
Verbal Only Verbal Presentation
Presentation With Visuals
4. A Visual Is Worth a Thousand Words
Visuals Trigger
- Memories
- Emotions
- Times
5. Start With a Background Template
Templates
- Provide visual unity
- Add pizzazz
- Save time
6. Think KISS (Keep It Short and Simple)
The Three Keys to Success
Impact Test Product Leadership
- Is it simple?
- Is it clear? Operational Excellence
Customer Intimacy
- Is it visible?
7. Stick to One Idea Per Visual
The Three Es of Successful Presentations
Clarity Test Educate
- Clear headline
Entertain
- One point per visual
Explain
- Uncluttered
8. Search For a Single Visual to Sell your Message
Profit Pyramid
Super profitable
1%
Presentation Theme
Highly profitable
Our profits come from a 4%
few key clients
Marginally profitable
15%
Unprofitable
80%
9. Use Visual Metaphors
Sales forecasts gradually improve over next 6 months
JANUARY MARCH MAY
2% Decrease 10%
Increase
3% Increase
11. PresentationPRO
The Tools you need to create visual stunning presentations
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Phone: 800-379-6393