The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "Visual Aids".
This document provides guidance on how to create and deliver an effective presentation. It discusses that a presentation involves presenting a topic to an audience to build self-confidence and communication and leadership skills. When preparing, one should sketch out their presentation, be familiar with presentation tools, keep the content simple, know their topic in-depth, emphasize important points, and practice. When delivering, maintain eye contact, speak clearly, use hand gestures, and conclude succinctly. The document offers tips on using slide design best practices like using large fonts, colors, figures, and limiting content per slide. It also discusses dos and don'ts of delivering an effective presentation.
This document provides guidance on effective presentation skills. It discusses identifying as an introvert or extrovert, common fears around public speaking and their causes, planning an effective presentation through determining purpose and audience assessment, presenting the main points with examples and audience engagement, and concluding by summarizing and answering questions. Effective techniques include vocal variety, body language, use of space, and avoiding verbal fillers. Visual aids should supplement the presentation, outline main points, and serve the audience's needs by being simple and clear.
The document provides tips for making presentations effective. It recommends keeping presentations simple, clear, and free of spelling and grammar errors. Presenters should use images and language appropriate for their audience. Effective presentation skills involve preparation, practice, and production. Presenters should collect data from various sources, organize it clearly, and practice their delivery in front of others to simulate the actual presentation environment.
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Anyone can create a great presentation, but it takes a certain set of skills and determination to create a presentation that is painful to watch. Enjoy these 21 Tips to Create a Really Boring Presentation.
This document provides guidance on developing strong presentation skills. It discusses that presenting information clearly is an important skill across many fields. It also notes that public speaking is one of people's biggest fears. The document then gives tips for effective presentations, such as preparing and practicing, maintaining audience attention for 6-8 minutes, using visual aids appropriately, and following a step-by-step process for creating and delivering presentations. Effective presentation is portrayed as relying on preparation, knowledge, and confidence.
The document provides tips for effective presentations including planning, organization, delivery and use of visual aids. Some key points covered are:
1. Careful preparation is important including outlining objectives, audience, resources and time available.
2. Presentations should have a clear introduction, body and conclusion with an engaging opening and closing.
3. Delivery techniques like eye contact, voice, gestures and body language impact engagement. Visual aids should be simple, colorful and support the spoken content.
This document provides guidance on creating effective visual aids for presentations. It discusses the purpose of visual aids, which is to enhance audience understanding, add variety, and support claims. It also covers types of visual aids, tips for preparing aids like PowerPoint slides, and how to structure slides effectively. Key recommendations include keeping visual aids brief, using large font sizes, limiting animation, and proofreading for errors. The goal is to design visuals that reinforce the presenter's message without distracting from it.
This document provides guidance on how to create and deliver an effective presentation. It discusses that a presentation involves presenting a topic to an audience to build self-confidence and communication and leadership skills. When preparing, one should sketch out their presentation, be familiar with presentation tools, keep the content simple, know their topic in-depth, emphasize important points, and practice. When delivering, maintain eye contact, speak clearly, use hand gestures, and conclude succinctly. The document offers tips on using slide design best practices like using large fonts, colors, figures, and limiting content per slide. It also discusses dos and don'ts of delivering an effective presentation.
This document provides guidance on effective presentation skills. It discusses identifying as an introvert or extrovert, common fears around public speaking and their causes, planning an effective presentation through determining purpose and audience assessment, presenting the main points with examples and audience engagement, and concluding by summarizing and answering questions. Effective techniques include vocal variety, body language, use of space, and avoiding verbal fillers. Visual aids should supplement the presentation, outline main points, and serve the audience's needs by being simple and clear.
The document provides tips for making presentations effective. It recommends keeping presentations simple, clear, and free of spelling and grammar errors. Presenters should use images and language appropriate for their audience. Effective presentation skills involve preparation, practice, and production. Presenters should collect data from various sources, organize it clearly, and practice their delivery in front of others to simulate the actual presentation environment.
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Anyone can create a great presentation, but it takes a certain set of skills and determination to create a presentation that is painful to watch. Enjoy these 21 Tips to Create a Really Boring Presentation.
This document provides guidance on developing strong presentation skills. It discusses that presenting information clearly is an important skill across many fields. It also notes that public speaking is one of people's biggest fears. The document then gives tips for effective presentations, such as preparing and practicing, maintaining audience attention for 6-8 minutes, using visual aids appropriately, and following a step-by-step process for creating and delivering presentations. Effective presentation is portrayed as relying on preparation, knowledge, and confidence.
The document provides tips for effective presentations including planning, organization, delivery and use of visual aids. Some key points covered are:
1. Careful preparation is important including outlining objectives, audience, resources and time available.
2. Presentations should have a clear introduction, body and conclusion with an engaging opening and closing.
3. Delivery techniques like eye contact, voice, gestures and body language impact engagement. Visual aids should be simple, colorful and support the spoken content.
This document provides guidance on creating effective visual aids for presentations. It discusses the purpose of visual aids, which is to enhance audience understanding, add variety, and support claims. It also covers types of visual aids, tips for preparing aids like PowerPoint slides, and how to structure slides effectively. Key recommendations include keeping visual aids brief, using large font sizes, limiting animation, and proofreading for errors. The goal is to design visuals that reinforce the presenter's message without distracting from it.
The document provides tips for effective presentation skills, including how to structure a presentation, overcome fears of public speaking, and use body language and visual aids. It emphasizes preparing thoroughly, focusing on the audience, rehearsing, maintaining eye contact, and concluding powerfully. Proper preparation is key to preventing poor performance and achieving presentation objectives.
Tired of using the same old PowerPoint templates? Do your slides need a facelift? Check out our SlideShare and get simple design hacks from the best PowerPoint templates.
The document provides tips for designing effective PowerPoint presentations. It recommends making slides big, simple, clear, progressive and consistent. Specifically, it suggests using large font sizes, simple language and visuals, clear contrasts and focal points, focusing on key points progressively, and maintaining consistency in design elements. The document also provides tips for presenting, such as speaking loudly and making eye contact with the audience.
This document provides an overview of presentation skills. It discusses why presentation skills are important, such as improving results and benefiting audiences. It outlines a presentation skills agenda and covers preparing yourself through mind and emotion preparation. It identifies the four most important presentation skills to practice: eye contact, voice variety, body language, and target moving. Finally, it provides general advice for presentations, such as being prepared, keeping smiles, and having a powerful closing.
This document provides guidance on developing effective presentation skills. It discusses key elements of presentations such as preparation, delivery, structure, and visual aids. Some best practices include practicing the presentation, keeping content concise and simple, maintaining good posture and eye contact, and engaging the audience. Nervousness during presentations is also addressed, with tips like mental visualization, relaxation techniques, and using nerves as positive energy. The document emphasizes the importance of preparation, customizing the presentation for the audience, and soliciting feedback to improve skills.
Congratulations on your new mentoring relationship! Mentoring rewards can be enormous but it does take effort and of course, preparation. There’s plenty of advice out there how to be a good mentor and much of it is solid. However, we’re excited about providing you with tips you can start putting into action today.
PowerPoint is everyone's favorite presentation program. It's the most popular and universal choice for presentations. This workshop will look at how to take your PowerPoint to the next level, offering tips and tricks that go beyond the basics of the program. If you are looking to spice up your next presentation join us for this online interactive workshop.
22 ways to improve productivity in the workplaceClear Books plc
The onus is no longer just on employees to keep their productivity levels high. Employers also have a responsibility to make sure that employees are given an inspiring, flexible and motivating place in which to work. Making just a few tweaks in the way you maintain your workplace can significantly increase employee productivity.
This document provides tips and guidelines for effective presentations. It discusses planning objectives tailored to the audience, preparing slides, rehearsing, and techniques for delivery. Key points covered include managing presentation anxiety, using visual aids to enhance comprehension, and the importance of rehearsal. Effective presentation skills are portrayed as an acquired skill through experience and training. Quotes emphasize knowing the subject well, stating what may not be obvious to the audience, giving presentations with passion, and making every presentation different.
The document provides tips for creating an effective PowerPoint presentation with consistent fonts, colors, and backgrounds throughout slides. It recommends using relevant graphics and WordArt to emphasize points but avoiding overuse of animations and sounds which can be distracting. The key is to stick to one idea per slide and keep the audience on task.
The document provides 67 tips for creating an effective presentation. Some key tips include planning the presentation on paper first, avoiding full sentences in bullet points, making ideas stick through imagery and stories, engaging the audience, practicing extensively, and focusing on the audience's needs rather than what you want to present. The overall message is that an effective presentation conveys clear and concise messages in a way that involves and resonates with the audience.
The document discusses the importance of written communication in business. It covers types of written communication used, including emails, letters, reports, and advertisements. Effective written communication is important for instructing employees, presenting information to management, and promoting businesses. While written communication allows for accuracy and documentation, it takes more time than spoken communication and does not allow for immediate feedback. Proper grammar, word choice, and tone are essential for effective business writing.
The document provides tips for improving PowerPoint presentations with concise summaries of key points:
1. Keep presentations clear, concise and focused on the audience with well-structured slides using simple designs, fonts, and colors.
2. Use visuals like graphs, charts and images sparingly to reinforce text but do not overwhelm slides.
3. Present confidently to engage the audience rather than relying on animated slides or reading slides verbatim.
This document provides guidance on developing effective presentation skills. It discusses that a presentation involves communicating a topic to an audience to inform, persuade or build goodwill. Proper preparation is important and involves planning the agenda, preparing the content and visual aids, practicing delivery, and then presenting. Some key aspects covered are structuring the presentation, using clear and simple visual aids, varying voice pitch and volume, dressing professionally, anticipating and preparing to address questions, and rehearsing multiple times with all materials.
The document discusses presentation skills, including the importance of planning and preparation. It provides guidance on the basic structure of presentations with introductions, content, and conclusions. Additional tips include analyzing the audience, managing time effectively, using fonts and colors appropriately, incorporating tables and graphs, minimizing distracting images and sounds, managing stage fright, and handling questions confidently. The goal is to exhibit a clear message using visual and verbal elements.
This document provides tips for effective presentation skills, including how to plan and structure a presentation, present to an audience, answer questions, and speak confidently. Key recommendations are to research the topic, organize the material logically, introduce the topic and conclude by summarizing the main points, practice speaking out loud, make eye contact with the audience, and use emphasis and body language to engage listeners.
The document discusses the elements of effective storytelling, both oral and digital. It outlines seven key elements that make for a strong story: 1) having a clear point of view, 2) creating dramatic tension with conflicts, 3) including emotional content, 4) using your own voice, 5) incorporating an impactful soundtrack, 6) being concise, and 7) having good pacing. The document also provides examples of digital stories that demonstrate these elements and suggests practicing analyzing stories based on these principles.
Presentation skills are essential for effectively communicating information to an audience. A good presentation has a clear introduction, structure, and conclusion. It is important to know your audience and understand their needs and expectations. As a presenter, you should feel confident through preparation and practice. Managing nerves is key, so focus on being well-prepared while making eye contact and engaging the audience. Proper use of visual aids and materials can also enhance understanding. With practice and experience, anyone can become a skilled presenter.
This document provides guidance on using visual aids in presentations. It discusses the benefits of visual aids, general rules for using them, and types of visual aids including props, flipcharts, screen slides, handouts, and more. Specific tips are provided, such as only using 6 words per slide according to Seth Godin, and limiting presentations to concise formats like Ignite where slides automatically advance every 15 seconds. The goal is to enhance presentations with visuals in a way that adds impact but does not become distracting or replace the presenter.
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PowerPoint is a commonly used presentation software tool that can enhance learning when used carefully but may hinder learning if overused or used improperly. The document provides advantages and challenges of using PowerPoint and tips for its effective use, such as keeping slides concise with few words and engaging the audience through interactive elements rather than just presenting slides.
The document provides tips for effective presentation skills, including how to structure a presentation, overcome fears of public speaking, and use body language and visual aids. It emphasizes preparing thoroughly, focusing on the audience, rehearsing, maintaining eye contact, and concluding powerfully. Proper preparation is key to preventing poor performance and achieving presentation objectives.
Tired of using the same old PowerPoint templates? Do your slides need a facelift? Check out our SlideShare and get simple design hacks from the best PowerPoint templates.
The document provides tips for designing effective PowerPoint presentations. It recommends making slides big, simple, clear, progressive and consistent. Specifically, it suggests using large font sizes, simple language and visuals, clear contrasts and focal points, focusing on key points progressively, and maintaining consistency in design elements. The document also provides tips for presenting, such as speaking loudly and making eye contact with the audience.
This document provides an overview of presentation skills. It discusses why presentation skills are important, such as improving results and benefiting audiences. It outlines a presentation skills agenda and covers preparing yourself through mind and emotion preparation. It identifies the four most important presentation skills to practice: eye contact, voice variety, body language, and target moving. Finally, it provides general advice for presentations, such as being prepared, keeping smiles, and having a powerful closing.
This document provides guidance on developing effective presentation skills. It discusses key elements of presentations such as preparation, delivery, structure, and visual aids. Some best practices include practicing the presentation, keeping content concise and simple, maintaining good posture and eye contact, and engaging the audience. Nervousness during presentations is also addressed, with tips like mental visualization, relaxation techniques, and using nerves as positive energy. The document emphasizes the importance of preparation, customizing the presentation for the audience, and soliciting feedback to improve skills.
Congratulations on your new mentoring relationship! Mentoring rewards can be enormous but it does take effort and of course, preparation. There’s plenty of advice out there how to be a good mentor and much of it is solid. However, we’re excited about providing you with tips you can start putting into action today.
PowerPoint is everyone's favorite presentation program. It's the most popular and universal choice for presentations. This workshop will look at how to take your PowerPoint to the next level, offering tips and tricks that go beyond the basics of the program. If you are looking to spice up your next presentation join us for this online interactive workshop.
22 ways to improve productivity in the workplaceClear Books plc
The onus is no longer just on employees to keep their productivity levels high. Employers also have a responsibility to make sure that employees are given an inspiring, flexible and motivating place in which to work. Making just a few tweaks in the way you maintain your workplace can significantly increase employee productivity.
This document provides tips and guidelines for effective presentations. It discusses planning objectives tailored to the audience, preparing slides, rehearsing, and techniques for delivery. Key points covered include managing presentation anxiety, using visual aids to enhance comprehension, and the importance of rehearsal. Effective presentation skills are portrayed as an acquired skill through experience and training. Quotes emphasize knowing the subject well, stating what may not be obvious to the audience, giving presentations with passion, and making every presentation different.
The document provides tips for creating an effective PowerPoint presentation with consistent fonts, colors, and backgrounds throughout slides. It recommends using relevant graphics and WordArt to emphasize points but avoiding overuse of animations and sounds which can be distracting. The key is to stick to one idea per slide and keep the audience on task.
The document provides 67 tips for creating an effective presentation. Some key tips include planning the presentation on paper first, avoiding full sentences in bullet points, making ideas stick through imagery and stories, engaging the audience, practicing extensively, and focusing on the audience's needs rather than what you want to present. The overall message is that an effective presentation conveys clear and concise messages in a way that involves and resonates with the audience.
The document discusses the importance of written communication in business. It covers types of written communication used, including emails, letters, reports, and advertisements. Effective written communication is important for instructing employees, presenting information to management, and promoting businesses. While written communication allows for accuracy and documentation, it takes more time than spoken communication and does not allow for immediate feedback. Proper grammar, word choice, and tone are essential for effective business writing.
The document provides tips for improving PowerPoint presentations with concise summaries of key points:
1. Keep presentations clear, concise and focused on the audience with well-structured slides using simple designs, fonts, and colors.
2. Use visuals like graphs, charts and images sparingly to reinforce text but do not overwhelm slides.
3. Present confidently to engage the audience rather than relying on animated slides or reading slides verbatim.
This document provides guidance on developing effective presentation skills. It discusses that a presentation involves communicating a topic to an audience to inform, persuade or build goodwill. Proper preparation is important and involves planning the agenda, preparing the content and visual aids, practicing delivery, and then presenting. Some key aspects covered are structuring the presentation, using clear and simple visual aids, varying voice pitch and volume, dressing professionally, anticipating and preparing to address questions, and rehearsing multiple times with all materials.
The document discusses presentation skills, including the importance of planning and preparation. It provides guidance on the basic structure of presentations with introductions, content, and conclusions. Additional tips include analyzing the audience, managing time effectively, using fonts and colors appropriately, incorporating tables and graphs, minimizing distracting images and sounds, managing stage fright, and handling questions confidently. The goal is to exhibit a clear message using visual and verbal elements.
This document provides tips for effective presentation skills, including how to plan and structure a presentation, present to an audience, answer questions, and speak confidently. Key recommendations are to research the topic, organize the material logically, introduce the topic and conclude by summarizing the main points, practice speaking out loud, make eye contact with the audience, and use emphasis and body language to engage listeners.
The document discusses the elements of effective storytelling, both oral and digital. It outlines seven key elements that make for a strong story: 1) having a clear point of view, 2) creating dramatic tension with conflicts, 3) including emotional content, 4) using your own voice, 5) incorporating an impactful soundtrack, 6) being concise, and 7) having good pacing. The document also provides examples of digital stories that demonstrate these elements and suggests practicing analyzing stories based on these principles.
Presentation skills are essential for effectively communicating information to an audience. A good presentation has a clear introduction, structure, and conclusion. It is important to know your audience and understand their needs and expectations. As a presenter, you should feel confident through preparation and practice. Managing nerves is key, so focus on being well-prepared while making eye contact and engaging the audience. Proper use of visual aids and materials can also enhance understanding. With practice and experience, anyone can become a skilled presenter.
This document provides guidance on using visual aids in presentations. It discusses the benefits of visual aids, general rules for using them, and types of visual aids including props, flipcharts, screen slides, handouts, and more. Specific tips are provided, such as only using 6 words per slide according to Seth Godin, and limiting presentations to concise formats like Ignite where slides automatically advance every 15 seconds. The goal is to enhance presentations with visuals in a way that adds impact but does not become distracting or replace the presenter.
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PowerPoint is a commonly used presentation software tool that can enhance learning when used carefully but may hinder learning if overused or used improperly. The document provides advantages and challenges of using PowerPoint and tips for its effective use, such as keeping slides concise with few words and engaging the audience through interactive elements rather than just presenting slides.
This document provides an overview of creating slide presentations. It discusses how people are inherently visual communicators and how effective communication is important for careers. While schools often don't teach visual design skills, presentations have become a common way to communicate. The document recommends treating slides as a way to enhance communication, not be the sole communication. It provides tips for sketching ideas, creating diagrams, displaying data simply, and thinking like a designer when creating slides. A case study highlights how Al Gore transformed his public image and communication through an engaging slide presentation about climate change. In the end, the document stresses the importance of unity in slide design through using a consistent grid structure.
This document provides 10 tips for the effective use of PowerPoint in presentations:
1. Write a script to provide structure and flow to the presentation.
2. Only present one main point or idea per slide to avoid overwhelming the audience.
3. Avoid long paragraphs of text on slides and instead use them to reinforce what is being said verbally.
4. Pay attention to design elements like animations and only use them sparingly.
5. Include images carefully and only when they provide important information or make concepts more concrete.
6. Engage the audience through your presentation style beyond just the slides.
7. Use an attention-grabbing hook at the beginning to
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The document provides guidelines for effectively using PowerPoint in presentations. It recommends:
1. Using PowerPoint to illustrate content, not as an outline of the speech. Slides should have sparse text and information to avoid distracting from the speaker.
2. Rehearsing presentations thoroughly and being able to present without PowerPoint. The focus should remain on engaging the audience, not the slides.
3. Using slides sparingly and for emphasis, not as a crutch or to structure the entire presentation. Speakers should practice public speaking skills with and without visual aids.
The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "Mastering the Delivery".
The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "Presentation Techniques".
The MTL Professional Development Programme is a collection of 202 PowerPoint presentations that will provide you with step-by-step summaries of a key management or personal development skill. This presentation is on "The Structure of Presentations" and will show you how to build each step of a presentation including the opening, middle, and close.
The document provides a 12-step process for preparing and delivering an effective presentation: 1) Know your audience, 2) Research thoroughly, 3) Document sources, 4) Write the speech, 5) Prepare visual aids, 6) Rehearse alone, 7) Do a dress rehearsal with feedback, 8) Tweak based on feedback, 9) Prepare yourself mentally, 10) Introduce and present the material, 11) Take questions, and 12) Conclude thanking the audience. Additional tips are provided for small group settings, including facilitating discussion and maintaining audience focus. Warnings are given such as not distributing materials in advance or overusing filler words.
Steve Jobs provided several presentation tips that focus on engaging and connecting with audiences:
1) Thoroughly plan your presentation in the analog world before building your digital slides.
2) Create concise and attention-grabbing headlines for each slide that summarize the main ideas.
3) Introduce an "antagonist" to define sides and spark interest in your ideas.
4) Use visual slides with limited text to appeal to how the brain processes information.
5) Practice your presentation extensively to ensure you seem comfortable and prepared.
The “Course Topics” series from Manage Train Learn and Slide Topics is a collection of over 4000 slides that will help you master a wide range of management and personal development skills. The 202 PowerPoints in this series offer you a complete and in-depth study of each topic. This presentation is on "SUCCEED in Presentations".
The document provides tips for creating effective PowerPoint presentations. It recommends keeping presentations concise with sparse text on each slide. No more than 8 lines with 8-10 words per line is suggested. Graphics and charts should be limited as well, with additional details provided in handouts if needed. The presentation should tell a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end, and focus on the speaker augmenting the slides rather than relying on them.
The document provides 10 best practices for using PowerPoint effectively when presenting, such as minimizing the number of slides, not simply reading slides, making the presentation interactive, mixing up different media types, rehearsing the presentation, and knowing keyboard shortcuts for moving through slides. It also discusses goals for distributing handouts of slides and expectations for student note taking. The best practices are meant to engage audiences and avoid common pitfalls of PowerPoint presentations.
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The document provides tips for delivering an effective presentation and improving presentation skills. It discusses identifying the purpose and outlining major sections when planning a presentation. When delivering a presentation, it recommends using personal stories and humor, including take-home points, asking questions, being well-prepared, practicing frequently, and visualizing success. Some tips for improving presentation skills include setting goals, showing passion for the topic, adding personal anecdotes, summarizing key points, and engaging the audience with questions. Proper preparation, practice, and managing nerves are emphasized as important for effective presentations.
Demonstration is a way to visually explain an important concept through photos, drawings, films or guided motions. When doing a demonstration, the presenter must establish rapport with their audience and avoid assumptions. Specifically, the presenter should not assume the audience already understands concepts being demonstrated. Key points of the demonstration should be emphasized, as these are where mistakes are commonly made. When conducting a demonstration, the presenter should get the audience's interest, keep things simple, check for understanding, summarize as they go and conclude with a final summary. Presenters can evaluate their demonstration by considering preparation, selection of content, delivery and audience comprehension.
1. PowerPoint can be a useful tool for enhancing a presentation by visually illustrating concepts through photos, graphs, and charts, but should not serve as an outline of the speaker's talking points.
2. Slides should contain sparse, concise information with no more than 8 lines of text containing 8-10 words each to keep the audience engaged.
3. Unless experienced in design, speakers should avoid animated transitions as they often distract from the presentation content.
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This document provides tips for effectively using PowerPoint as a presentation tool. It begins by noting that PowerPoint allows presenters to visually show things to audiences, but it is often overused today in place of an engaging speech. The document then lists 10 tips for using PowerPoint effectively, such as keeping slides simple with minimal text, rehearsing the presentation thoroughly, focusing the audience on the presenter rather than the screen, and learning to give compelling presentations without reliance on presentation software. The goal is to use PowerPoint to enhance a presentation instead of letting it become the central focus.
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This is an overall guide to making technical presentations to audiences that are non technical in nature. The points made though would apply to any presentation and any audience.
The document provides guidelines for effectively using PowerPoint in presentations. It recommends (1) keeping slides sparse with no more than 8 lines of text per slide and 8-10 words per line, (2) using high contrast colors and simple templates, and (3) rehearsing the presentation thoroughly. It also advises (2) focusing the audience on the presenter rather than the slides and (3) using slides sparingly to enhance the presentation rather than serving as a script. The document emphasizes keeping presentations clear, organized and engaging for the audience.
The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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This document is a collection of 25 illustrations of skyscrapers from major cities around the world. It includes images of skylines from cities like Chicago, New York, Hong Kong, Dubai, and Shanghai. The images can be used freely for presentations, documents, and commercial work as long as attribution is provided. The collection provides a variety of skyscraper and cityscape photos that can be used to illustrate topics related to architecture, urban planning, and cities.
The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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This document provides 25 stock images that can be used for presentations, training materials, and commercial work. The images cover a variety of themes and are sourced from Creative Commons licensed photos on Flickr. Each image is accompanied by its source URL and license information to ensure proper attribution. Users are free to incorporate the images into their work and modify them if permitted by the license. The collection aims to offer diverse visuals to illustrate various topics.
The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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This document provides 25 images that can be used for training, presentations, and commercial work. The images cover various topics related to sharing, such as sharing a meal, sharing knowledge, and sharing a drink. The images come from sources with Creative Commons licenses that allow for commercial use. Attribution is provided for each image. Users are free to use the images in their documents and presentations and can modify them if permitted by the license.
The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
www.managetrainlearn.com
The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
www.managetrainlearn.com
The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
www.managetrainlearn.com
The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
www.managetrainlearn.com
The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
www.managetrainlearn.com
The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
www.managetrainlearn.com
The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
www.managetrainlearn.com
The Power Pics series from ManageTrainLearn and Slide Topics is a large collection of images for you to use in your documents, presentations, and commercial work. Each presentation gives you a single theme with 25 carefully-chosen images which you can then download to use in your work. You can use them to enhance the look of a slide, to create a mood, for a touch of drama, emotion, or wonder, to illustrate a topic, or as an effective background. If the license allows, you can use them to create new images and slides of your own. Of course, you can also just sit back, browse through them, and enjoy them as they are. Where presentations are concerned, great images are priceless because every one is worth a thousand words.
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This presentation by Nathaniel Lane, Associate Professor in Economics at Oxford University, was made during the discussion “Pro-competitive Industrial Policy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/pcip.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
XP 2024 presentation: A New Look to Leadershipsamililja
Presentation slides from XP2024 conference, Bolzano IT. The slides describe a new view to leadership and combines it with anthro-complexity (aka cynefin).
This presentation by Professor Alex Robson, Deputy Chair of Australia’s Productivity Commission, was made during the discussion “Competition and Regulation in Professions and Occupations” held at the 77th meeting of the OECD Working Party No. 2 on Competition and Regulation on 10 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/crps.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Competition and Regulation in Professions and Occupations” held at the 77th meeting of the OECD Working Party No. 2 on Competition and Regulation on 10 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/crps.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
Collapsing Narratives: Exploring Non-Linearity • a micro report by Rosie WellsRosie Wells
Insight: In a landscape where traditional narrative structures are giving way to fragmented and non-linear forms of storytelling, there lies immense potential for creativity and exploration.
'Collapsing Narratives: Exploring Non-Linearity' is a micro report from Rosie Wells.
Rosie Wells is an Arts & Cultural Strategist uniquely positioned at the intersection of grassroots and mainstream storytelling.
Their work is focused on developing meaningful and lasting connections that can drive social change.
Please download this presentation to enjoy the hyperlinks!
This presentation by Juraj Čorba, Chair of OECD Working Party on Artificial Intelligence Governance (AIGO), was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Pro-competitive Industrial Policy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/pcip.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
Carrer goals.pptx and their importance in real lifeartemacademy2
Career goals serve as a roadmap for individuals, guiding them toward achieving long-term professional aspirations and personal fulfillment. Establishing clear career goals enables professionals to focus their efforts on developing specific skills, gaining relevant experience, and making strategic decisions that align with their desired career trajectory. By setting both short-term and long-term objectives, individuals can systematically track their progress, make necessary adjustments, and stay motivated. Short-term goals often include acquiring new qualifications, mastering particular competencies, or securing a specific role, while long-term goals might encompass reaching executive positions, becoming industry experts, or launching entrepreneurial ventures.
Moreover, having well-defined career goals fosters a sense of purpose and direction, enhancing job satisfaction and overall productivity. It encourages continuous learning and adaptation, as professionals remain attuned to industry trends and evolving job market demands. Career goals also facilitate better time management and resource allocation, as individuals prioritize tasks and opportunities that advance their professional growth. In addition, articulating career goals can aid in networking and mentorship, as it allows individuals to communicate their aspirations clearly to potential mentors, colleagues, and employers, thereby opening doors to valuable guidance and support. Ultimately, career goals are integral to personal and professional development, driving individuals toward sustained success and fulfillment in their chosen fields.
This presentation by Yong Lim, Professor of Economic Law at Seoul National University School of Law, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
Suzanne Lagerweij - Influence Without Power - Why Empathy is Your Best Friend...Suzanne Lagerweij
This is a workshop about communication and collaboration. We will experience how we can analyze the reasons for resistance to change (exercise 1) and practice how to improve our conversation style and be more in control and effective in the way we communicate (exercise 2).
This session will use Dave Gray’s Empathy Mapping, Argyris’ Ladder of Inference and The Four Rs from Agile Conversations (Squirrel and Fredrick).
Abstract:
Let’s talk about powerful conversations! We all know how to lead a constructive conversation, right? Then why is it so difficult to have those conversations with people at work, especially those in powerful positions that show resistance to change?
Learning to control and direct conversations takes understanding and practice.
We can combine our innate empathy with our analytical skills to gain a deeper understanding of complex situations at work. Join this session to learn how to prepare for difficult conversations and how to improve our agile conversations in order to be more influential without power. We will use Dave Gray’s Empathy Mapping, Argyris’ Ladder of Inference and The Four Rs from Agile Conversations (Squirrel and Fredrick).
In the session you will experience how preparing and reflecting on your conversation can help you be more influential at work. You will learn how to communicate more effectively with the people needed to achieve positive change. You will leave with a self-revised version of a difficult conversation and a practical model to use when you get back to work.
Come learn more on how to become a real influencer!
This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
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INTRODUCTION
A presentation can work perfectly well without any kind of
visual aid, but if chosen carefully and used to enhance,
visual aids can add to the impact of a talk. Contrary to
general belief that visual aids improve a talk - a picture
being, so it is said, worth a thousand words - most people
find it hard to remember what they see on a screen. They
remember a presenter's personal style much more. To have
an effect, therefore, you must choose and use visual aids
wisely and with care.
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WHY USE VISUAL AIDS?
We live in a visual age when people expect to receive much
of their information through the visual medium.
Visual aids can enhance a presentation by putting over
information in a more interesting and accessible way. There
are also other benefits from using visual aids. These include:
1. providing a change of pace and style
2. making the presentation more entertaining
3. explaining something which is better seen (eg a model
of a finished construction site)
4. illustrating your talk (eg photos of people and places)
5. adding impact (eg film animation)
6. supplying a special effect (eg a cartoon)
7. lifting a presentation when it sags or becomes too
wordy
8. helping to prompt you through your talk.
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VISUALS
There are five main kinds of visual aids: props; flipcharts;
overheads; handouts; photographic material. Other visual
aids which can be called on are: LCD and computer screen
displays; audio-cassettes; table-top mini-flipcharts; fixed
white boards.
There are some general rules to bear in mind when using
visual aids:
1. make sure everyone can see your visual aids
2. keep the visual aids simple and to the point
3. avoid too many capital letters; lower case is easier to
read
4. don't overdo the number of visual aids; use them only
where there is no other way to make your point
5. make them dynamic so that people think "Wow!" eg
using a succession of slides on top of each other
6. rehearse their use until you are slick
7. stay in control of the on/off switch of the machine.
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PROPS
Props are any object you use in a presentation to illustrate
your talk. You may display a prop, hand it round or in some
cases allow people to use it.
Some props, such as product samples, may be thought of as
essential to the presentation. Other props may be used for
their novelty value or as gimmicks.
Props add variety to a talk; they are also invaluable as
standbys if you are held up or interrupted.
One of the more interesting uses of a prop was made by a
lecturer on quantum physics who had placed a large
pineapple on the lecture room table. Everyone's attention
was held throughout the 30-minute talk to see what
possible connection there could be between quantum
physics and a pineapple. Of course, there was none and the
lecturer left the spellbound but disappointed audience at
the end of the talk carrying her pineapple away with her.
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PROPPING UP THE TALK
These are illustrations of how props can be used in different
ways in a presentation.
1. an onion cut up (to illustrate market segments)
2. maps
3. money and banknotes: one presenter cut up a £5 note
as a dramatic way to show how the company was
squandering money.
4. newspaper and magazine headlines
5. product samples
6. models of plans
7. human models and actors
8. people: during a presentation on the law of evidence to
newly-appointed judges, an unknown woman walked
quickly through the room in silence. Half an hour later,
the participants were asked to describe her appearance,
thus bringing home to them the difficulty of accurate
witness identification.
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BILL GATES’ UNUSUAL PROP
Despite being the richest businessman in the world, (at an
estimated $79.2 billion in 2015), Bill Gates was never
regarded as an outstanding presenter. When running
Microsoft, Gates rarely presented in the showman-like way
of his counterpart, Steve Jobs of Apple.
Which is why it was all the more surprising when, in the
middle of a TED talk, entitled, "Mosquitos, Malaria, and
Education", Bill Gates did the unthinkable. He galvanised his
audience and made them sit up and pay focused attention.
And he did it by using a prop: mosquitoes which he allowed
to roam round the room.
Andrew Duglan of sixminutes.com says that the prop was
perfect because it met the six requirements of a great prop:
it was totally relevant to his subject, and it was concrete,
unexpected, dramatic, humorous, and entirely memorable.
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FLIPCHARTS
The flipchart is the most versatile of presentation aids. It is
easy to see and move and can be used by anyone anywhere.
IBM boasts that all its offices around the world possess a
flipchart for instant presentations. For the general
presenter, it has replaced the teacher's chalk and
blackboard.
Flipcharts come into their own when you want to build an
idea progressively with your audience using diagram,
illustration or word. They are also excellent for producing
one-page summaries such as mind maps.
The versatility of flipcharts means that pages can be used...
1. to display the name of your presentation
2. to display useful themes around the wall
3. to record audience ideas and questions.
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USING FLIPCHARTS
When presenters fail to follow the simple rules of flipchart
use, their presentation can be ruined. All credibility may be
lost. To look professional when using flipcharts, observe
these rules:
1. don't use the flipchart for information which would be
better given directly, or in a handout, or in discussion
2. position the easel where everyone can see it
3. stand to the side when presenting so that people can
see
4. write from your nearest side (ie stand on the right if you
are right-handed) so people can see what you write
5. don't talk while writing, unless it is to spell out what you
are writing
6. if you are drawing diagrams and pictures or want the
final chart to look a certain way, sketch it in pencil
beforehand so that when you draw over the lines you
look slick and quick.
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OVERHEADS
The overhead transparency has become the standard tool
for presenters, particularly when speaking to large
audiences.
Transparencies are valuable for conveying information which
words cannot adequately describe. This includes pie charts,
graphs, tables of figures and diagrams. Successive slides can
also be used to build a show by adding slides to previous
ones, or by unmasking sections of the slide as you go.
Overheads are also indispensable if you want to show your
audience an idea or theme, such as a picture or drawing,
that you cannot draw yourself or have no time to draw
during the presentation.
If they are used as an integral part of your presentation, you
need to rehearse your overhead show as much as any other
part of your performance.
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USING OVERHEADS
To avoid fumbling with overheads and destroying an
otherwise good presentation, observe these rules:
Do's:
1. do put the slide in position first and then switch the
projector on
2. do plan your slides so you can find them in the dark
3. do focus the projector lens before the presentation
4. do give the audience time to read and absorb the slide
before moving on
Don'ts:
1. don't place the projector where people's view is
obstructed
2. don't slide slides into place, learn to place them on
exactly
3. don't overdo slides which merely repeat what you've
already said.
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THE IMPACT OF OVERHEADS
The impact of an overhead must be immediate. An audience
doesn't want to search a lot of information on an overhead
screen in order to find your message.
There are three rules to follow to help your impact:
1. The 6 x 6 Rule. The 6 x 6 rule states that an overhead
should have no more than six words horizontally and six
words vertically to create maximum impact.
2. Numbers And Words. When you present numerical
information it is better to show the numbers in picture or
graphical format than words.
3. Images And Numbers. Charts and lists of numbers are
practically impossible to read and make sense of. If you want
to use numbers, first turn them into a graph or a graphical
representation, such as a pie chart.
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HANDOUTS
The written handout can accompany a presentation but
there are important pros and cons.
The advantages of a handout are that...
1. they can be welcomed by those who want more
information
2. they save people taking notes
3. they can be a lasting reminder of your talk.
The disadvantages are that...
1. because they have to be prepared in advance, they may
not provide the information people want
2. they are not always read. If distributed during a talk, they
can become a distraction.
3. the quality of copies may be poor and so detract from
the impact of your talk.
If you want your audience to keep their handouts, give them
a reason for doing so. You could add a reference item such as
a phone number, website address, book reference; your
details; or even theirs.
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PICTURES
Photographic material means any visual aid that uses still or
moving images. This means principally the carousel slide
and the video.
There are pluses and minuses in using photographic
material.
Pluses: Slides are excellent for instructional purposes
enabling an audience to go to places they couldn't
otherwise go. They can include colourful diagrams,
animations, movies and of course sound.
Minuses: The cost of producing good photographic material
is high. People now expect TV and film quality in any
photographic presentation. A video limits the amount of
two-way discussion you can have.
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THE COLOURS ON A CHART
Colours on a flipchart or overhead can convey different
shades of meaning, whether they are used in graphics or
text.
Red = urgent, brutal, dangerous, hot, Stop!
Dark blue = traditional, factual, stable, trustworthy, calm
Light blue = cool, refreshing
Green = relaxed, future-oriented, organic, go, money, new
life, healthy
Yellow = light-hearted, sunny, bright, warm
Orange = active, assertive;
Black = serious, heavy, profitable, death
Brown = earthy
Violet = luxurious, regal, mysterious
Pink = soft
Grey = neutral, mature, integrity
White = hopeful, pure, clear.
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USING COLOURS
Here are some tips on using colours...
1. black, blue and green inks have the greatest visibility
2. blue is the most pleasing to look at followed by red
3. don't use red on the whole chart, it's far too
overwhelming and strong
4. avoid purple, brown, pink and yellow
5. permanent markers are the most vivid visual aid pens,
but dry out quickly if you leave the tops off. They often
bleed through to the next chart.
6. water colours are less vivid and squeak.
7. add bright colours to small graphics to make them stand
out
8. add subtle colours to large graphics so they don't
overwhelm.