A step by step guide to a successful presentation in all settings.

1. 8 simple Steps to
Creating a
Great Presentation
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2. 1. Keep it Simple.

3. 1. You are the expert on what you are
presenting. Deliver your topic with
confidence and effectiveness
by only focusing on what you want
your audience to know. Remember,
people lose interest quickly so keep
it simple and to the point.

4. 2. Limit your bullet
points.

5. 2. Bullet points are only intended
to summarize what you are saying.
Otherwise you could just write a
paper. Only use your most important
points and memorize the rest. do not
fill you slide with text.

6. 3. Pictures are powerful
if used correctly.

7. 3. A picture should say it all. In theory,
you should be able to present with just
pictures if you use them correctly.
They are not space fillers. Just like your
bullet points, they are meant to reinforce
your statements. Make sure they are high
quality and interesting.

8. 4. Have a theme.

9. 4. There is nothing worse that an inconsistent
slide design during a presentation. It is
distracting and confusing. Pick a theme so that
your audience understands the flow of
the presentation. This includes font, color, picture
placement, headings, and text location.

10. 5. Use simple charts
to reinforce your
statements.

11. 5. If you really want to use statistics and data
effectively, create a simple chart. People have
a hard time listening to data without seeing
a visual representation. This will ensure
that your audience is focusing on your
point rather than the numbers.

12. 6. Choose fonts, size
and color wisely.

13. 6. Your text has to stand out so the audience
can see it. Your font has to look professional
and your colors should match your theme.
The font and color have to be appropriate for
your topic. Never use the default text. People
will know you are an amateur.

14. 7. Design the presentation
with your audience in mind.

15. 7. Always design with the audience in mind. This
is the first step in a successful presentation.
There is a huge difference between presenting
to familiar friends versus skeptical strangers.

16. 8. Establish your style!

17. 8. Your presentation had to be you! Figure out
your style because it will
make you more successful being you!