One rule of thumb governing the use of PowerPoint: When you step off the podium, if your audience praises your slides instead of your presentation, it wasn't a very good presentation.
Let's face it. PowerPoint represents the only true revolution in information presentation since Neanderthals first drew bison on cave walls. A remarkable array of charts, graphics, videos, and sound effects can now be added to enliven presentations. There is virtually no limit to the information a slide can hold.
And there lies the problem. Too many presenters allow computer projectors to steal the show - with too many slides, overuse of special effects, or no real content. Worse, the "human dimension" that is so critical to effective communication gets lost in a sea of zooming clipart, awkward slide transitions, and painful color combinations.
At PitchProfessor, I design clean, complimentary slide shows that enhance the image and prestige of the speaker. My clients learn how to balance the power of the visual image with the stage presence of a good public speaker - when to introduce a powerful graphic or chart and when to simply let the screen go blank and speak from the heart. Call toll free 610-420-2479 or e-mail me for a quote on your next big presention. |
