2. The real importance of presentations. Why do
we make them?
Presentations are informative.
They make speeches less boring.
Images and words stimulate the brain to think better then
words alone.
And…
PRESENTATIONS ARE JUST PLAIN, AWESOME BECAUSE:
AND
4. But we need not worry… because
presentations are easy when we:
Relax
Breath
Smile
Take it easy and practice, practice practice!!!
5. Less words more pictures!!!
Make sure pictures are easy to look at.
If you must, use easily interpretable diagrams
Catch phrases, not sentences.
6. Audience is king.
Stay in-snyc with your audience.
Make one point per slide.
Use language that they will surely understand.
Engage them. Ask questions. Make jokes.
7. When in doubt?
Do not panic!
Feel free to bend the rules with reason.
A broken rule is better then a broken vase!
13. References
Ned Potter, The 4 Most Important PowerPoint Rules for Successful Presentations,
22 October 2014.
Sameer Mathur, The Art of Presentation, 18 May 2015.
Eugene Chang, 7 Tips to Beautiful PowerPoint, 25 January 2013.