The Presentation Team - PowerPoint Design & Training + Coaching

04/23/2021

#PowerPoint Tip > Managing Management in the Presentation Process: Rest. Recharge. Repeat.

At the end of the project, take a deep breath and smile. It's over for now. Take a day off and rest and recharge.

Soon after, send a followup note of thanks or a small gift- even if it's someone who's challenging to work with- along with a short questionnaire to measure the success of the project. Perhaps you can schedule a post-mortem meeting and gain feedback from your colleagues and executives about the presentations. What worked? What can we do better next time?

Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube says, "Work smart. Get things done. No nonsense. Move fast." Applying this approach and the other strategies with your executives and their presentations will translate to long lasting success and satisfaction for everyone. http://ow.ly/via230ryWfY

#PowerPoint Tip > Managing Management in the Presentation Process: Rest. Recharge. Repeat.

At the end of the project, take a deep breath and smile. It's over for now. Take a day off and rest and recharge.

Soon after, send a followup note of thanks or a small gift- even if it's someone who's challenging to work with- along with a short questionnaire to measure the success of the project. Perhaps you can schedule a post-mortem meeting and gain feedback from your colleagues and executives about the presentations. What worked? What can we do better next time?

Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube says, "Work smart. Get things done. No nonsense. Move fast." Applying this approach and the other strategies with your executives and their presentations will translate to long lasting success and satisfaction for everyone. http://ow.ly/via230ryWfY

04/22/2021

#PowerPoint Tip > Managing Management in the Presentation Process: Be someone who's fun to work with.

One reason that projects drag behind is simply because of human chemistry. People simply don't like working with someone who's annoying, negative, or slow. To that point, if you're working to design someone's presentation, aim to be fun and upbeat, making the presentation process as enjoyable and efficient as possible.

Transform what might be a stressful and arduous working process into an enjoyable and productive working session. Create a creative ambiance. Smile. Relax. FIll your workspace with photos, books, and elements of creative inspiration. They might be a negative slug, but try not to let it affect you. Let your positive and creative attitude be infectious to the point where the executive will look forward to working with you and will easily give you all you need to craft their presentation. http://ow.ly/nvfP30ryWfW

#PowerPoint Tip > Managing Management in the Presentation Process: Be someone who's fun to work with.

One reason that projects drag behind is simply because of human chemistry. People simply don't like working with someone who's annoying, negative, or slow. To that point, if you're working to design someone's presentation, aim to be fun and upbeat, making the presentation process as enjoyable and efficient as possible.

Transform what might be a stressful and arduous working process into an enjoyable and productive working session. Create a creative ambiance. Smile. Relax. FIll your workspace with photos, books, and elements of creative inspiration. They might be a negative slug, but try not to let it affect you. Let your positive and creative attitude be infectious to the point where the executive will look forward to working with you and will easily give you all you need to craft their presentation. http://ow.ly/nvfP30ryWfW

04/21/2021

#PowerPoint Tip > Planning a Perfect PowerPoint - Tip 7: Presentation Resources.

Like a movie director, producing a PowerPoint presentation takes planning and preparation. Don't try to do it all yourself.. Presentation resources can be anything from a stock photo website, to a presentation design agency, to a colleague providing input and analysis. Make sure they're ready and you can use them to make your presentation great. By having presentation resources ready to assist you in creating or delivering your PowerPoint, you'll be more confident, prepared, and ready to present like a pro!

Even before the first slide is created on your next presentation, applying a presentation checklist will help you reduce rework and troubles, while keeping a clear line of communications and expectations helping everyone to look like a presentation expert. http://ow.ly/A3gr30ryWfV

#PowerPoint Tip > Planning a Perfect PowerPoint - Tip 7: Presentation Resources.

Like a movie director, producing a PowerPoint presentation takes planning and preparation. Don't try to do it all yourself.. Presentation resources can be anything from a stock photo website, to a presentation design agency, to a colleague providing input and analysis. Make sure they're ready and you can use them to make your presentation great. By having presentation resources ready to assist you in creating or delivering your PowerPoint, you'll be more confident, prepared, and ready to present like a pro!

Even before the first slide is created on your next presentation, applying a presentation checklist will help you reduce rework and troubles, while keeping a clear line of communications and expectations helping everyone to look like a presentation expert. http://ow.ly/A3gr30ryWfV

04/20/2021

#PowerPoint Tip > Managing Management in the Presentation Process: Experience and age makes a difference.

To anyone in their 20s who feels awkward and uncomfortable working around upper management, it's likely that over time, they'll feel more confident working with senior management on their presentations and not just being a yes-person, but giving true compelling insights and strategies.

By looking at a top executive in your organization as just another colleague or a friend, you can approach the management of your presentation project from a comfortable peer-to-peer perspective, reducing intimidation and awkwardness which will deliver a final product on-time and to everyone's satisfaction. Details at http://ow.ly/9kgt30ryWfU

#PowerPoint Tip > Managing Management in the Presentation Process: Experience and age makes a difference.

To anyone in their 20s who feels awkward and uncomfortable working around upper management, it's likely that over time, they'll feel more confident working with senior management on their presentations and not just being a yes-person, but giving true compelling insights and strategies.

By looking at a top executive in your organization as just another colleague or a friend, you can approach the management of your presentation project from a comfortable peer-to-peer perspective, reducing intimidation and awkwardness which will deliver a final product on-time and to everyone's satisfaction. Details at http://ow.ly/9kgt30ryWfU

04/19/2021

Scary Presentations: 10 Ugly PowerPoint Slides

#PowerPoint Tip > Scary #Presentations:

Bullets kill. And so do bullet points sucking the life out of audiences, who stare like zombies into the abyss of the grey and heartless projection screen while a mummy-like speaker recites mind-numbing paragraphs of text.

Check out 10 of the world's scariest slides and pathetically bad PowerPoint presentations and a few PowerPoint makeovers and redesigns.

Scary Slides @ http://ow.ly/hkA530ryWfT

10 of the world's scariest slides and pathetically bad PowerPoint presentations. and a few PowerPoint makeovers and redesigns perfect for Halloween.

04/16/2021

Top Keyboard Commands & Shortcuts for PowerPoint

#PowerPoint Tip > Top Keyboard Commands & Shortcuts for PowerPoint.

To improve efficiency and shave hours off your presentation development time, it's helpful to learn the keyboard shortcuts.

Keyboards aren't just for typing. In conjunction with control, alt and shift keys (or the option and apple keys on the Mac), you can move along at a much faster pace than just using the mouse.

Rather than inefficiently moving the mouse all over the screen clicking on menu commands, learning a few simple control keys can speed up development and make creating presentations easier and faster. http://ow.ly/tulX30ryWfS

PowerPoint Tip: Learning a few simple control keys can speed up development and make creating presentations easier and faster.

04/15/2021

The Psychology of Color in PowerPoint Presentations

#PowerPoint Tip > The Psychology of Color in your #Presentations.

What are the best colors for a PowerPoint presentation? It all depends on who your audience is and what you what them to feel! When used correctly, color can help audience members sort our the various elements.

Blue: The most popular background color for presentation slides
Green: Stimulates interaction and puts people at ease
Red: Handle with Care in Presentations!
Purple: Mystical and Emotional color in presentations and design
Yellow, Orange, & Gold: Attention getting colors of affluence and prestige
Black: A strong and definite color that's often overlooked!
White: Pure, Fresh, and Clean. But a little Boring.
Grey and Silver: A conservative color; Good when Black or White won't work.

Read more about the details of these colors and see examples of these colors used in presentation slides here. http://ow.ly/wfMV30ryWfR

Discover how the colors you choose for your PowerPoint presentations can guide the emotional response of your audience.

04/14/2021

#PowerPoint Tip > Planning a Perfect PowerPoint - Tip 6: File Size and Distribution.

Early-on, it's important to be aware of any technical limits of your network or email.

If you're working on a 200-page data-heavy PowerPoint, it can get snarled by a network or be rejected by email! Ensuring your presentation is small enough to be transferred over the network or by email is critical to avoid any late production problems. Consider a file-sharing service to exchange files; Dropbox and GoogleDrive are easy and commonplace. If the file is still too large, split it into two separate logically-named files (part-1.pptx and part-2.pptx). Plan ahead and be ready to meet your deadlines. http://ow.ly/Uijl30ryWfQ

#PowerPoint Tip > Planning a Perfect PowerPoint - Tip 6: File Size and Distribution.

Early-on, it's important to be aware of any technical limits of your network or email.

If you're working on a 200-page data-heavy PowerPoint, it can get snarled by a network or be rejected by email! Ensuring your presentation is small enough to be transferred over the network or by email is critical to avoid any late production problems. Consider a file-sharing service to exchange files; Dropbox and GoogleDrive are easy and commonplace. If the file is still too large, split it into two separate logically-named files (part-1.pptx and part-2.pptx). Plan ahead and be ready to meet your deadlines. http://ow.ly/Uijl30ryWfQ

04/13/2021

#PowerPoint Tip > Managing Management in the Presentation Process: Dealing with Difficulties.

As enlightened as these best practices are, the reality is that doesn't always work. And your ability to find an alternate path to completing the presentation despite some obstacles is what will ultimately make you and your work a success.

If you're not getting the answers you need- missed meetings, unreturned calls, or general apathy, simply talk with them and instill a partnership and the sense of urgency.

Friction with the executive? Feeling intimidated or disconnected? Ask a colleague or your manager to help you connect; he/she may have a better rapport or can provide some insight or help.

Not understanding the message? Or feel you're not able to complete it? Be honest and forthright, and ask for help from someone on your team. Hand it over to someone else or an outside agency.

Presentation development can be stressful and overwhelming. It's vital to stay positive and be kind to your mind and body, recognizing your own limits. Take a break every few hours. Go for a walk. Eat well. Exercise. When you return, you'll feel refreshed and ready to take on a task that may have seemed impossible just a few hours earlier. More at http://ow.ly/Z8Ht30ryWfP

#PowerPoint Tip > Managing Management in the Presentation Process: Dealing with Difficulties.

As enlightened as these best practices are, the reality is that doesn't always work. And your ability to find an alternate path to completing the presentation despite some obstacles is what will ultimately make you and your work a success.

If you're not getting the answers you need- missed meetings, unreturned calls, or general apathy, simply talk with them and instill a partnership and the sense of urgency.

Friction with the executive? Feeling intimidated or disconnected? Ask a colleague or your manager to help you connect; he/she may have a better rapport or can provide some insight or help.

Not understanding the message? Or feel you're not able to complete it? Be honest and forthright, and ask for help from someone on your team. Hand it over to someone else or an outside agency.

Presentation development can be stressful and overwhelming. It's vital to stay positive and be kind to your mind and body, recognizing your own limits. Take a break every few hours. Go for a walk. Eat well. Exercise. When you return, you'll feel refreshed and ready to take on a task that may have seemed impossible just a few hours earlier. More at http://ow.ly/Z8Ht30ryWfP

04/12/2021

#PowerPoint Tip > Reduce Cluttered Slides Tip 10: Drill-Down and Create Interactivity.

By using drill-down "hierarchical navigation," you can navigate from a high level overview (main menu), to different sections of your presentation, with each bullet, title, or graphic, serving as a link to another page with more detailed information. http://ow.ly/3ITh30ryWfN

#PowerPoint Tip > Reduce Cluttered Slides Tip 10: Drill-Down and Create Interactivity.

By using drill-down "hierarchical navigation," you can navigate from a high level overview (main menu), to different sections of your presentation, with each bullet, title, or graphic, serving as a link to another page with more detailed information. http://ow.ly/3ITh30ryWfN

04/09/2021

#PowerPoint Tip > Preventing PowerPoint Pitfalls Tip 10: Never Let them See You Sweat.

When troubles hit; be strong and remain resilient. As the old television commercial for Dry Idea deodorant made famous, "Never let them see you sweat." Be cool, and carry on. As the star of the show, you are in charge. PowerPoint crash? No worries! Power outage? Flow and go with the wind. Know your material well enough that you can continue and carry on. http://ow.ly/TSVL30ryWfM

#PowerPoint Tip > Preventing PowerPoint Pitfalls Tip 10: Never Let them See You Sweat.

When troubles hit; be strong and remain resilient. As the old television commercial for Dry Idea deodorant made famous, "Never let them see you sweat." Be cool, and carry on. As the star of the show, you are in charge. PowerPoint crash? No worries! Power outage? Flow and go with the wind. Know your material well enough that you can continue and carry on. http://ow.ly/TSVL30ryWfM

04/08/2021

#PublicSpeaking Tip > Dealing with Distractions: Audience Distractions.
Audiences can be the leading element of distraction in any presentation. From ringing cell phones, to crying babies, your ability to prepare for and deal with the unpredictability and annoyance of audience distractions can the major determinant of your professionalism and poise as a speaker.
When preparing for a presentation, it's vital to consider the role that your audience plays in the energy and dynamics of your talk. Their excitement can be infectious, supporting you and amplifying your talk you with a rich vigor and enthusiasm. Conversely, their disengagement or downright rudeness can be a dramatic distraction of enormous proportion.
It's important to realize that not everyone will agree with what you have to say or share. They may be attending because it's required.
Discover tips on dealing with these distractions...
Cell Phones
Children
Protesters
Doors and Dinner
Unbearable Audience Distractions
...all in this valuable article @ http://ow.ly/ow4H30ryX0x

#PublicSpeaking Tip > Dealing with Distractions: Audience Distractions.
Audiences can be the leading element of distraction in any presentation. From ringing cell phones, to crying babies, your ability to prepare for and deal with the unpredictability and annoyance of audience distractions can the major determinant of your professionalism and poise as a speaker.
When preparing for a presentation, it's vital to consider the role that your audience plays in the energy and dynamics of your talk. Their excitement can be infectious, supporting you and amplifying your talk you with a rich vigor and enthusiasm. Conversely, their disengagement or downright rudeness can be a dramatic distraction of enormous proportion.
It's important to realize that not everyone will agree with what you have to say or share. They may be attending because it's required.
Discover tips on dealing with these distractions...
Cell Phones
Children
Protesters
Doors and Dinner
Unbearable Audience Distractions
...all in this valuable article @ http://ow.ly/ow4H30ryX0x