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Making Presentations People Want To See

Standards have risen sharply in recent yearswent on. She looked like a star for being
when it comes to making intriguingprepared  when  the  university  wasn't.
presentations. The days of boring slides and
droning speakers are over. With theThird, don't overdo it. Too many graphics,
widespread use of PowerPoint and the ease oftoo much color, and too much sound can all
making colorful, interesting slides withnegatively impact a presentation. You want
movement and sound effects, it is expectedthe means of the presentation to enhance the
that you will make a fabulously engagingsubject you're presenting-not overpower it.
presentation whether it's in a classroom, aPick one color scheme and stick to it. Avoid
boardroom,  or  at  a  trade  show.the swirling graphics and stick to simpler
ones. Don't include a million examples of
Here are some tips on how to make a terrificclip art or decorative photographs. As you
slide  presentation.create the slides, make sure the information
is presented in a clear, logical way. Then
First, be prepared. Make sure you have alook at each individual slide and ask if
laptop, a projector, and a projector cartthere is anything that could be added to
ready to go. We recommend the Fusion Laptopvisually enhance the viewer's understanding
Projector Cart from Versatables. Many hotels,of the material. A chart? A graphic? A photo?
universities, and businesses have one-soIf the answer is no, don't include one. If
don't be afraid to ask if they do when you'reit's yes, think long and hard about which
getting ready to make the presentation. Thegraphic achieves your goal of enhancing
Fusion Laptop Projector Cart allows for easyunderstanding before adding it. The problem
projection and control of the laptop from onewith many presentations is that they seem
mobile unit. If they don't have one, you mayamateurish because the presenter went
need to make other arrangements. If youoverboard decorating his/her presentation
aren't using your own laptop, bring yourwith graphics that distract more than they
presentation on a flash drive and email it toenhance.
yourself as well. Just in case the flash
drive doesn't work, you'll be able to accessFourth, pay attention to time. If you can
your email on the laptop (most places nowconvey the same information in eight minutes
have Wi-Fi) and download it directly to theinstead of twelve, why wouldn't you?
laptop  you'll  be  working  from.Everyone's time is precious and attention
spans are short. If you're clear and concise
Second, bring handouts of your slides just inabout what you want to get across, there may
case. I know of a woman who went to give anot be a need to give lots of convoluted
power point presentation and the university'sinformation and scenarios. Stick to one clear
projector wasn't working. Luckily, she handedexample that illustrates your point and
out the handouts she brought and the showapplies to the people you're presenting to.



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