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Death by Powerpoint4344
Death by Powerpoint4344
Alexei Kapterev
* conservative estimate
LOTS of people are killing each other with bad presentations. NOW.
A vicious circle
Bad presentations Less training Bad communication Bad relations Less sales
Less money
Research shows:
! Bullets dont kill people " People kill people # Unintentionally $ Yet regularly
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Significance
This is passion.
This is passion.
This is passion.
This is not.
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Structure
Structure choices
! Problem Pathway Solution " Problem Solution Reasoning # Fancy stuff (if it makes sense)
Give 3-4 reasons supporting your point. They will not remember more anyway.
Memorable closing
minutes
45
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Simplicity
Apparently, being simple is not that simple. Will give you some examples.
Fundamental problem?
PowerPoint helps to: ! Visualize ideas " Create key points # Impress
People read faster than you speak. This means you are useless.
How much is an extra slide? $0.00. Zero Dollars. Break it in several. Its free.
l Do you remember the rule: l 7 lines per slide or less l 7 words per line or less? l Well, it is just plain stupid l If you follow this rule l You get a slide like this
. d e p . m g a r n i C or B
Ditch stupid rules
Less text.
More imagery.
Wild imagery.
Write a document.
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Rehearsal
It will never work completely for the first time. Trust me.
YOU
PRESENTATION
RECEPIENT
Presentation checklist
Wow*
* great presentations