Digital Key ConceptsManagement 102

Professor Estenson

Chapter 13Professional Visual Aids

Death by Powerpoint

Positive Side of Visual Aids

• Improves listener memory• Speed comprehension• Adds to speaker credibility

Tips to avoid DBP• Remember purpose is to aid

listener• Use sound effects sparingly• Select images carefully• Proper room lighting• Make sure all can see visuals• Use cordless mouse• Look at audience and computer

screen not projection screen• Speak in conversational tone• Use oral transitions between

slides• Come with multiple back ups.

Major Mistakes

• Reading slides• Text too small• Text color distracting• Use of complete

sentences• Too much movement in

text and graphics• Charts to complex

How Many Slides

• Length of Speech• Divided by two (2)• Plus one