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A training presentation designed to introduce users to best practice for producing and delivering PowerPoint presentations.Includes an optional breakout exercise.
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Copyright R.Weal 11 April 2023 Intellectual property of Ruth Weal – Wealie Enterprises Ltd
How to Create An Excellent Presentation
Intellectual Property of Ruth Weal©August 2009
Copyright R.Weal April 11, 2023 Intellectual property of Ruth Weal – Wealie Enterprises Ltd
Presentation Objectives
• To give you a framework for building your presentations
• For you to understand the key “Dos” and “Don’ts” of creating presentations
• To give you the opportunity to ask any questions
Copyright R.Weal April 11, 2023 Intellectual property of Ruth Weal – Wealie Enterprises Ltd
An excellent presentation is made up on the following elements:
• A good story• An aim/objectives• Simple and clean slides• Embedded key messages• Detailed & clear speaker notes
Basic Presentation Framework
Copyright R.Weal April 11, 2023 Intellectual property of Ruth Weal – Wealie Enterprises Ltd
The key to an excellent presentation is KISS:
• Keep• It• Simple• Stupid
Be consistent and clear
Basic Presentation Framework
Copyright R.Weal April 11, 2023 Intellectual property of Ruth Weal – Wealie Enterprises Ltd
Each slide should have the following:• An Objective and/or key messages• Speaker notes detailing the slide content • Concise bullets
Additionally you might want to include:• Imagery/Graphics• Animation/Sound
The Framework of a Slide
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The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations
There are 5 key areas of presentation Dos and Don’ts we will focus on:
• Preparation & Planning• Consistency of Style & Tone• Visual Accessibility• Slide Layout & Content• Timing & Delivery
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The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations
Preparation & Planning
• Do prepare in advance• Don’t just dump down ideas• Do plan out your presentation• Don’t assume your audience knowledge level
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The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations
Preparation & Planning Cont’d
• Do re-use relevant material• Don’t create material based on what you want• Do get comments/feedback from peers• Don’t assume your content will never change
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The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations
Consistency of Style & Tone
• Do use a consistent tone of voice, look & Feel• Don’t use a mix of different styles• Do keep it clear, concise & simple
Copyright R.Weal April 11, 2023 Intellectual property of Ruth Weal – Wealie Enterprises Ltd
The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations
Visual Accessibility
• Do use relevant images/graphics• Don’t use difficult to view or uncommon fonts• Do use a font size of 14 pt or larger• Don’t use garish background & font colours• Do be mindful of people with colour blindness
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The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations
Visual Accessibility Cont’d
• Don’t create long bullets or sentences• Do use bullets instead of paragraphs• Don’t use more than 8 bullets per slide• Do put a clear break between bullets• Don’t use more than 12 words per bullet• Do keep your bullets to a single line
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The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations
Slide Layout & Content
• Don’t cram in too much detail/information• Do keep slides to a minimum• Don’t put in meaningless/superfluous slides• Do make your presentations interesting & fun
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The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations
Slide Layout & Content Cont’d
• Don’t use acronyms without prefacing them• Do use handouts• Don’t put your script on the slide• Don’t overuse sound and animation
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The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations
Timing & Delivery
• Do create detailed speaker notes• Don’t over script cascade presentations• Do rehearse your presentation
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Key Learning Points
• Keep it simple! Be clear, concise & natural
• Plan, prepare & rehearse for success
• Know your objectives & messages
• Provide clear & instructive speaker notes
• Know your audience & their comms needs
• Seek comments & feedback from peers
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Any Questions?
Copyright R.Weal April 11, 2023 Intellectual property of Ruth Weal – Wealie Enterprises Ltd
Did We Meet Our Objectives?
• To give you a framework for building your presentations
• For you to understand the key “Dos” and “Don’ts” of creating presentations
• To give you the opportunity to ask any questions
Copyright R.Weal 11 April 2023 Intellectual property of Ruth Weal – Wealie Enterprises Ltd
Intellectual Property of Ruth Weal©August 2009