According to a recent survey conducted by PowerPoint designer Dave Paradi, the number-one PowerPoint annoyance is when presenters read their slides to the audience. In fact, "reading from the slides" has been one of the top five most annoying PowerPoint habits since he started conducting this survey … [Read more...] about Do you read your PowerPoint slides to the audience? Knock it off!
PowerPoint vs. Prezi: Which is better?
Throughout history, there have been many great rivalries: Red Sox vs. Yankees, Coke vs. Pepsi, Mac vs. PC. In the battle for the hearts and minds of the presentation community, perhaps there is no greater clash than PowerPoint vs. Prezi. Up-and-comer Prezi brings its A-game to the fight. It's … [Read more...] about PowerPoint vs. Prezi: Which is better?
Three steps to becoming a Thought Leader
Thought leadership is a relatively new term that describes being known for one's expertise on a certain topic. A thought leader is seen as a visionary, someone with ideas that can improve the way things are done. Yesterday I officially became a thought leader. Become a PowerPoint Ninja in 2012 is … [Read more...] about Three steps to becoming a Thought Leader
Should my logo be on each PowerPoint slide? No.
Now, I know you're probably thinking along one of these lines: "We paid a lot of money for that logo, and I want people to see it!" "I'm reinforcing my company's brand by showing my logo on each slide." "That's the way our template was designed." I would counter that if you start and end … [Read more...] about Should my logo be on each PowerPoint slide? No.
How much text on a slide is too much?
It's surprising how many presenters equate loads of text on a slide with effective information transfer. Some people believe that if they include every last scrap of data on the subject they're presenting that their audience will become as knowledgeable as they are. News flash: it doesn't … [Read more...] about How much text on a slide is too much?
What is the number-one PowerPoint annoyance?
If you think that a core dump and recitation of your entire store of knowledge on a particular subject makes for a captivating PowerPoint presentation, think again. According to a survey conducted by renowned PowerPoint expert Dave Paradi, a whopping 73.8% of the 603 respondents chose "The speaker … [Read more...] about What is the number-one PowerPoint annoyance?
Get Your Facts Straight
I'll admit it, I was glued to the television for the premiere of Falling Skies, the latest series to tackle life in a post-apocalyptic world. I loved just about everything about it: the premise, the plot, the special effects. But one thing really bothered me, and that was the geographical … [Read more...] about Get Your Facts Straight
Are you presenting for yourself or your audience?
Mary Nell McCorquodale is a management consultant with decades of experience presenting to savvy audiences, from C-level professionals to top brass in the US Military. As a young presenter, she learned very quickly that if you stick to your own agenda without finding out what your audience wants … [Read more...] about Are you presenting for yourself or your audience?