PowerPoint Tips
Most everyone has used PowerPoint at one time or another. However, the majority of us do not utilize PowerPoint effectively. It’s not that we purposely ignore it’s power and features, but instead a fact that many times by the time we begin designing our PowerPoint presentation you are in a hurry. Along with this, another common misconception about PowerPoint presentations is that you should put every little piece of the information you are presenting within your slide set.
Both of these myths need to be debunked.
- A PowerPoint Presentation is not something that can be developed overnight. Effective presentations should take some time to develop and style.
- The more simplified and direct to the point that you can make your presentation, the better!
In my opinion, these two suggestions can improve your presentations exponentially. If you are not rushing the development of your presentation you will have ample time to think about what you really want to present to the user and the best method in doing so. Just as important is the practice of not cluttering your PowerPoint slides with information. The more simple you can keep your presentation, the more the audience can focus on the emotions and true message of your presentation.
With this concept in mind, I would like to point in the direction of one of my favorite PowerPoint presentations, Death by Powerpoint. This is a humorous but yet very informative presentation that gives you some insight into how a presentation can be utilized without having to lead to boredom.
