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Every second, approximately 350 PowerPoint presentations are given worldwide.

99% are like this!

But its not Microsoft or PowerPoint that sucks, it’s YOU !

PowerPoint is an aid, not a crutch.

PowerPoint is not the thought!

So how to use it as an additional weapon instead of making it our complete armoury.

What is the most common mistake in those 99% presentations that suck?

Incoherence

Pathetic Design

2. Bad font selection.

• The Worst that you could do with your presenataion.

Using different colors unnecessarily.

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And here we are not even

talking about the delivery!

So how not to suck at PowerPoint?

3 step mantra!

Start with the end in mind

Know your audience

Content! Content! Content!

Keep it simple

Outline your content

Have a sound & clear structure

The Elevator Test

Art of Storytelling

Confidence

Keep it simple

Limit Bullet Points & Text

Limit Transitions & Builds

Use high Quality Graphics

Have a visual theme

Use appropriate charts/SmartArt

Effective

Are

ArtsSmart

Use colour well

Choose your fonts well

Use audio-visuals

Use the slide sorter

Show your passion

Start Strong

Keep it short

Use a remote control device

Remember the B and W keys

Make Eye-contact

Keep the lights on

At all times: courteous, gracious, & professional

Some More Useful To ols

Make your presentation into a video

Broadcast your presentation

Share it online

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