The Temptation of Templates
Are you the kind who sees the word "template" and runs screaming in the opposite direction? The kind who believes that everything must be invented from scratch to be brilliant? Our reaction to both these positions/questions is this: i) Some templates are indeed...
Organizing Principles: going beyond chronology
In our last post we spoke of various ways of organizing presentation material within a chronological paradigm. Today, we look at some other modes of organization which answer 3 essential questions:: What's it all about? What's the difference? Where's the evidence? ...
Organizing Principles: how to play with sequence
As humans, we are programmed to doing things sequentially. A series of actions, carried out in the right sequence, is how we navigate our waking moments, our work and our leisure. Lists are one of our favorite means of organizing our lives. Organizing material for a...
Audience preparedness: some hints and helps
In our last post we mentioned how professional presenters (especially speakers) are great at adapting their ready-made presentations to suit the audience they find themselves facing. But what happens if you are just beginning, and are depending almost entirely on your...
Audience understanding: some types and tips
When talking about presentations and impressing your audience with a well-designed and effective set of slides, we often speak of the audience as if it were a monolith. Far from it. There are audiences and there are audiences. We've spoken on this blog about knowing...
Audience engagement: some tricks and tools
With interactivity becoming the staple of our online lives, it seems only natural that we should give a thought to how interactivity can be enhanced while making a PowerPoint presentation. Conferences in the brick-and-mortar world made it easier to involve the...
Slide decks for social media
As we noted in our last post, social media slide decks are predicted to be one of the top trends of 2021. How different is the process behind a successful social media deck? Let's find out! Firstly, the fact that it's on social media does not indicate that the slide...
Design trends for 2021
2020 changed our vision of the way we do business, the way we live, the way we work, and yes, the way we make presentations! You only have to take a look at some of our posts from the year gone by to know how fluid and dynamic the demands and responses have been....
Video explainers explained
Video explainers have never been more in demand. Be it for business presentations, company websites or internal training and communication...
Pitching it right
Today we're thinking about the difference between pitches and presentations... In other words, we're also thinking: how does one pitch a presentation and present a pitch? And yes, we know some of you might be thinking: what's the difference? And - what difference does...
To factor in online fatigue is to overcome it!
These days, preparing for a meeting is both simpler and more complex than before. Avoiding tiring commutes was one reason to rejoice in WFH! However, if you're wondering why working from home leaves you more tired than it should - and what you could do to alleviate...
the future of presentations is here
Even as recently as 2018, the future of presentations was being discussed as something yet to happen. Virtual platforms, enhanced audience interaction, and the use of "hi-tech" holograms (to mention one feature) as a way of zapping audiences in almost-cinematic sci-fi...
(some) tips on typography
There's no two ways about it. Typography can make or break a slide. We've spoken before on this blog of the importance of getting the visuals right but don't forget that visualizing text - i.e. thinking typographically, is just as crucial. Here are a few tips that may...
(some of) the superpowers of powerpoint
There are times when one is so focused on just getting the basic PowerPoint slides in place that getting the presentation to fly becomes secondary. Sometimes, there just aren’t enough hours in a day (or even minutes in an hour) to get the end-result you would ideally...
going live is going strong
Who would have imagined that going live on a social media platform could be such a powerful new tool for business presentations and brand communication! While webinars come across as the more "formal and business-like" option for corporate communication and...
Q & A made Quick & Easy!
For those who have the Monday morning blues, thinking about the week's demands, we thought we'd share two resources that cut through the clutter and cut to the chase, in answer to 2 simple questions: Q: Designing presentations for the web? A: Here's a how-to that can...
knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied
As the lines between work and play get blurred, so do the lines between roles as individuals have to toggle between team leader, presenter, content-creator, editor, and - who would have thought - technician. It's truly a brave new world! In these DIY days, sometimes...
optimizing screen-sharing in 4 easy steps
Online meetings have made screen-sharing a must. And while most of us are just happy to press ‘Share Screen’ – here are a few things that any able professional should keep in mind.
two videos on visual thinking
Thinking visually, experts say, is ideal for this digital age. And yet, it's an old and very powerful source of game-changing ideas, as this video shows us. While, in earlier posts, we've enjoyed thinking about the important role of images and the importance of...
fitting big ideas on small screens
With business presentations being made in virtual meeting rooms, a whole new design aspect needs to be considered: the size of the screen… PowerPoint presentations would conventionally be projected on a large screen in a real conference room, with light and sound...
presentations with voice-over have an edge (over those without!)
In our last post, we demonstrated how adding the right words to visuals makes every slide more impactful. And we left you with the thought that adding a recorded voice-over to accompany them will bring in another, much-appreciated dimension – the human touch that is...
how ad(d)ing the right words adds up
Last week, we suggested thinking of each slide not as a mini-brochure jam-packed with text but rather as an ad – or even a billboard. This, we argued, would ease the burden of communication, which has been made so much more difficult by having to do most of it online....
(re)thinking and (re)imagining your next online presentation
Presenting online presents a new set of challenges. And a new set of opportunities. One of the biggest challenges, is how to keep the audience with you – despite technical glitches and other interruptions of the virtual kind (see last week’s post)… When you lose the...
face-to-face vs facelessness (or how to avoid the void)
Hello and welcome to our ongoing series on “things to remember when presenting online”. Last week’s post (about getting technicalities right) ended with the possibility of having to turn off your video while making an online presentation, and the fear of talking into...
let’s get (a bit) technical
Welcome back. Today we begin our series on “things to remember when presenting online”. As we mentioned in last week's post – impact, effectiveness and clarity are even more critical in today’s brave new world of business presentations. In a pre-pandemic scenario, you...
the more (some) things change, the more they remain the same
Why webinars make sense and what role slide decks have in this brave new world This blog-post is being written from home. The current pandemic has collapsed the borders between “work” and “home” for so many of us. What had felt new only a couple of months ago is now...
THE ROLE OF IMAGES
Everyone knows the importance of images. Be it one’s one self-image or the image one projects in different environments based on role-playing and need. In presentations, images are often used without clearly understanding the role they play and the need they fulfill....
KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE
When you think about the audience for your presentation, you’re most likely thinking of a mass. An amorphous entity, a row of nameless faces. This is not very conducive to hitting the right note, because as we all know, it’s easier to talk to a single person than to a...
Learning never stops!
When you're feeling that Friday-fatigue, and are wondering how to tackle the next big presentation, don't despair. There is a wealth of tutorials and how-to's online that will make your life easier, and help you stay on top of the situation. And to make your life...
QUESTION TIME
One hallmark of a confident presenter is how you handle questions. In today’s post, we will look at how not just answering questions but asking questions during your presentation can be a powerful strategy. For example, the usual approach would be to directly dive...
H is for Handouts
In a working environment where soft copies are in, and hard copies passé (not to mention frowned upon for being a waste of paper) – what relevance can handouts continue to have? That’s the topic we’d like to address in this post. The first question that comes to mind...
JAZZ UP YOUR PRESENTATION IN A GIFFY!
Continuing the thread on multi-media, one of the easiest and most effective ways of adding a dynamic element to your presentation is to add in gifs. Having said that, it’s important to choose wisely and well. When you’re spoilt for choice, it helps to have a few handy...
M is for Multimedia
In our post The A-Z of PPT, M was for both memorability and multimedia. The way we look at it, a great way to make a presentation memorable is to design it as a multimedia presentation. And if that seems complicated, relax. All it means is that your presentation...
THINKING THEMATIC: TAKE FOUR
In an earlier post we had written about the importance of thinking thematically. Theme as a creative structuring principle for your presentations, a way of making all the pieces of the puzzle fit together with clarity and impact. Today, we’ll look at theme in a slightly different way…
EXPLORE THESE EXCITING ADD-INS
On the verge of a new year, we thought we’d look at some new ways in which you can enhance your PowerPoint presentations – for free!
From the 11 exciting add-ins listed here, we’ve highlighted the ones we think might be most useful
COLOR COUNTS
In an early post on design, we wrote about the importance of color coordination when designing your slides. If you already have a design template to work within (as is the case with corporate presentations) the color options and grids are already decided for you,...
THINKING ABOUT THE “PRE-” OF PRESENTATIONS
In this post we’d like to think about the pre- of presentations. Sometimes, we’re so focused on the after (i.e. the end result, which is the presentation itself) that we may forget to think clearly and carefully about the before…
Here are some basic pointers…
LEFT-BRAIN RIGHT-BRAIN BALANCE
Everyone knows that the left-brain functions logically and objectively, and the right-brain intuitively and creatively. And while certain personality types may have one side dominant over the other, in general, it is best to assume that the average individual reacts...
FIVE FANTASTIC FREE FONTS
The best thing about the world wide web is how it enhances connectivity. One of the readers of our blog reached out to us, with a wonderfully proactive suggestion regarding free fonts on the web. Many available fonts are free only for personal use, not professional....
TIMING IS EVERYTHING
This applies not just in life – and on the field – but also to PowerPoint Presentations. Here are some timely suggestions on how to make sure your presentation doesn’t drag, and to make the most of your precious time with the client.
HOW TO LIGHTEN UP A DATA-HEAVY PRESENTATION
How can you lighten up data-heavy presentations without making the presentation feel light-weight? There are a few tried and tested ideas that go a long way to making data-heavy presentations easier to digest. And all of them have one thing in common…
A PICTURE IS WORTH…
Having acknowledged the importance of words and improving the word-power of your PowerPoint presentation over the last few posts, today we will acknowledge the wisdom of the well-known saying: “A picture is worth a thousand words”… However – and this is something we sometimes forget – that’s true only if the picture is chosen with great care. Here are some things we’ve learnt about how to make the image click!
The A to Z of PPT
Lists are a way of making life easier. And there’s nothing quite like seeing all the points on your job-list ticked off by the end of the day!
Today, we thought we’d generate a list of words – an A-Z of PPT ranging from the technical to the inspirational – that can become your daily dictionary.
MORE POWER TO YOUR INNER STORYTELLER
In our two previous posts we spoke of the power of storytelling and the power of storyboarding, sharing handy how-tos and simple yet vivid examples. If every presentation is a potential story, it follows that every presenter is a potential storyteller. What are some of the ways in which one can make the transition from being a regular run-of-the-mill “presenter” to being an impactful and memorable “storyteller”?
THE POWER OF STORYBOARDING
In our last post we shared some suggestions on how you can start building up your storytelling skills. One way to make this easier is to think visually before you plunge ahead. In other words to storyboard your story. Do you need advanced drawing skills for this? Read on to find out…
THE POWER OF STORYTELLING
One of the most exciting ways in which corporate presentations have evolved over the years has to do with storytelling. The power of storytelling is increasingly being acknowledged and leveraged to boost the impact and effectiveness of traditional presentations. So how does one go about it?
CRACKING THE 2.4.8 RULE
Experts emphasize – and practitioners know – the 2.4.8 rule: 2 minutes per slide / 4 bullet points per slide / 8 words per bullet point. But how often do we actually follow it? And how easy is it?
CUTTING CLUTTER
Everyone knows what de-cluttering is: bestsellers have been written on it, pros tell you how to de-clutter your home, your brain, your life. Our question for today is a lot simpler – how does one de-clutter a PowerPoint Presentation?
WHY UNCERTAINTY IS UNCOOL – AND HOW YOU CAN OVERCOME IT
Behind every successful presentation is a successful presenter. In our last post, we spoke of uncertainty being one of the factors that could damage a presentation that on paper – and on screen – looks impressive. In this post we look at some ways in which uncertainty can be handled, avoided and overcome.
KILLER PRESENTATIONS vs PRESENTATION-KILLERS
There are killer presentations. And there are presentation-killers. To make the first a reality, you need to know the second. Sometimes in the heat of getting things done, the most-made-mistakes may escape your attention. Which is why we’re listing our top 5 no-nos.
SLOW AND STEADY MAKES YOU PRESENTATION-READY
How can you ace that overnight presentation without tearing your hair out? By building your own inventory of resources and ideas over time…
COMMUNICATION IS THE STUFF OF LIFE – AND PRESENTATIONS
We all know the basics of communication because it’s the basis of our interaction with each other. It’s the stuff of life. Why, then, do some presentations feel like they have no life at all?
DESIGN IS NOT A BAD WORD
When we say design, we mean design. A visual look that is as thought-through, balanced, and appropriate as the content you have.
THINK THEMATIC
The theme is the thread that you hold on to as you guide the client through the labyrinth of data, insights and infographics.
Team Presentations
Teamwork always gives the best results, in most cases. Often for a meeting, you may be required to present along with your colleague, or in groups. These team presentations are crucial when you pitch your point across, as they would decide the fate of the deal or...
How to Overcome Audience Resistance
When you walk into a room as a presenter, it’s easy to feel as if you’re the central figure, however in reality, your audience is. It’s in their power to embrace or reject your ideas. You’re presenting because you need them to change their beliefs or behavior in some...
10-20-30 Rule of Powerpoint
If you are not familiar with the 10/20/30 Rule of PowerPoint created way back in 2005 here’s how it goes: The most effective PowerPoint presentations should contain no more than 10 slides, last no longer than 20 minutes, and feature font no smaller than 30 points....
What To Do If you Lose your Presentation
Imagine, you burnt the midnight oil and clocked countless hours working on a very important PowerPoint Presentation. You exit out of your presentation, grab a snack and after you return to your PC, you discover that your PowerPoint file is missing! Of course, the...
5 Alternatives to PowerPoint
A Presentation software is an important piece of presenter's arsenal. Having the right software allows you to create an easy presentation to understand for you and your audience. Just because PowerPoint has always been used, it doesn't mean it is very effective. Here...
Tips to Nail your Next Presentation
PowerPoint presentations can help you convey your message to your audience in the right way. However, while making a presentation you need to ensure that your presentation and information on the slides is to the point and concise. Hence, to help you nail your next...
Hints to select Great Pictures for your Presentation
Pictures in presentations is a powerful tool to help elevate your presentation design and keep your audience engaged. However, for a certain topic there are various pictures available and often you might get confused as to which picture to select. To help you with...
Handouts during Presentations
A handout can be defined as a piece of printed information that is provided, free of charge, especially to accompany a lecture or advertise something. Handouts are often considered a vital part in the corporate setting to tell more about your work to your client. Here...
Adding GIFs to Your Presentations
GIFs are the happy medium between images and videos. A few years ago, using GIFs in presentations would have seemed quite unprofessional. However, with the emerging social media trends and the advancements in technology, using a GIF in your presentation is almost a...
The Best Ways to Use Speaker Notes in your Presentation
Speaker Notes in PowerPoint help you remember important points such as key messages, stats or figures while you give your presentation. The speaker note section is generally at the bottom of your screen. You could use the speaker notes to add more information or...
Simple Ways to Make Mobile Friendly Presentations
Today’s generation is the internet generation. We live in a mobile- based culture where everyone from drivers to vegetable vendors now a days have mobiles. Various audience, for the sake of convenience prefer to have their presentations on their mobile devices. Having...
The Best Way to Use Stories in Presentations
It is said that stories engage seven parts of the brain whereas facts and figures engage only two. However, these days for presentations, most people rely on facts and figures and do not involve stories. Maybe because facts and figures are to build more credibility....
Best Alternatives to Default Fonts to Give Your Presentation an Edge
When we come to give a presentation, our aim is to stand out. Nobody goes with the aim to blend into the crowd. But, when you turn on your laptop and project the same standard PPT with a standard Helvetica / Calibri / Times New Roman font, you’ve lost a valuable...
Get To The Point: The Merits of Being Brief in your Communication
Have you ever been in that position – where you are giving a presentation / writing a report or even debating with a friend about something, and you feel compelled to talk at length, in an attempt to prove credibility or how much research we have done. While that...
Add Charts In Your Presentations Like An Expert
If expert data presentation is the game, tables and charts are the game. Charts are what you use to add life to your numbers, show comparisons effectively and make the presentation make sense to even laypeople. Charts are of different types, and each type serves a...
Less Is More: Ways To Reduce Text From Your Powerpoint Slides
Whether we do or don’t know too much about Powerpoint slides, one thing that people know universally is that the amount of text should be kept to a minimum. Gone are those slides with paragraphs and paragraphs of information, leaving the reader darting between...
Few of the Many Reasons to Outsource Your Presentation Design!
Powerpoint presentations – the new language of ideas. Moving on from an age where ideas were communicated in small groups to people who knew the same language, had the same background and thought the same things, we are now in an age where ideas are communicated to...
The Relevance of SmartArt in your Presentations
In this generation, learning how to make presentations has been a journey. In going from paragraphs of text to images and text in bullet points, to learning how to use only the important text in presentations, and it all gets exciting the day you discover Smart Art....
How to Add Icons to Your Powerpoint Slides Like A Designer
If you’ve seen a designer’s report or presentation, you must have noticed one feature that sets them apart – iconography. Iconography is the use of visual images and symbols and interpretation of those. In reports and presentations, iconography is used to supplement...
The Difference Between a Management Consultants Presentation and a Layperson’s
No matter what line of work we are in, there is that air of mystery and awe when we look at someone in a flight, in a suit working on their laptop early in the morning. This person, very often, turns out to be a consultant. As consultants go, the crème de la crème of...
Design Element 5: Shape
Lines evolve into space. Shape is a two-dimensional area confined by an actual line or implied line (an edge for example). In drawing shapes are created when the ends of lines are joined to enclose areas. There are two primary types of shapes we can use – Geometric...
Design Element 4: Space
Going further from Colour, Type and Lines, we come to Space as the fourth element of design. Spaces is important in most places. It helps create music, it helps in relationships and it even helps in public spaces. Lack of space creates noise. The same is true...
Design Element 3: Lines
Now that we are moving forward with a base in colour and type, we focus on the next element of design that is lines. Lines are the simplest design tool with a lot of usefulness. • Lines help convey feelings, moods and can add strength to the presentation / artwork....
Design Element 2: Type
The second element of note in our “Design Elements” series is Type. Type design is something that can be intimidating to many, with complicated terminology like kerning, ascender, tail, baseline, leading, etc. to accompany it. Don’t worry, we’ll get there but first we...
Design Element 1: Colour
Color is one of the most powerful and obvious elements we have at our disposal to produce good design. Here is a base to understand colour definitions: Hue – the descriptive name of the color. eg. Red, Green, Orange, Pink are all Hues. Primary Color – Red, Yellow and...
What is the two-sentence takeaway for your presentation?
There is a common experience people face – you hear someone tell a long story, or say you are in a meeting and someone is on a long rant – and the minute it ends you have just one reaction. “So?” It’s that moment of bewilderment where your mind scrambles to understand...
Best Design Blogs to Follow to Refine your Aesthetic sense
As a designer or a design enthusiast, one of the most important aspects of the process of creation is to reference and to be inspired. For this inspiration, it is always a struggle to find a ever-flowing stream of content. Therefore, we bring to you a list of some of...
How to Get Rid of Filler Words
Clarity in speech is something we all aim for. Everybody wants to sound like a great orator when they speak, not just on stage but also to each other. Clear speech makes one sound refined, strong and pedigreed. One aspect of clear speech is not having filler words....
Find out how much time you need to take according to your slides
Time each slide according to the amount of information it has on it. Slides with few bullet points may take one minute and slides with more content may take more than five minutes. This way, you will know how much time you will take. Slides that have no multimedia and...
How to convert a PDF to PowerPoint
Every so often we have to send and edit files in different formats than the one we have. Therefore, we need to be able to convert files from one to another. Here is a step by step guide for PDF to PPT: Open a file in Acrobat. Click on the Export PDF tool in the...
How to convert PowerPoint to google slides
Google Slides can readily convert presentations in other formats to a Google Slides presentation format. That means that if you are asked to change or update a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, for example, you can do it using Google Slides. Here is a step by step...
Best practices in design
Making a good ppt is an art, and the principles of good design can be used to make your ppt look like a work of art. For this, we draw from Dieter Ram’s Ten Principles of “Good Design” 1. Good Design Is Innovative Don’t believe anybody who tells you the possibility...
How long should your presentation be?
The first question to answer here is to think about what information you want to convey. One should know that the presentation is what is important, and what you intend to convey. The slideshow is just one part of this equation, the focus should be on the information...
The 10 step guide on how to speak during your presentation
Try these 10 tips to get over your nervousness and to develop confidence while speaking. Be prepared Know that even experienced speakers get nervous, so expect nervousness before your presentation. Don’t force your jitters away. Accept them and turn them into energy...
Your guide to various mediums to use in presentations
There are various kinds of mediums that can be utilised when one makes presentations, but each come with certain benefits and ill-effects that we should account for to ensure the best possible presentation experience for our audience. 1. Lap visuals Pros of using lap...
Tips to make a GREAT INTRODUCTION and a MEMORABLE ENDING for your presentation
Introductions have an important function but are often overlooked as boring speeches before the actual interesting information. Introductions are meant to create interest and zeal within the audience and have them build anticipation for the presentation to start Write...
Key tips to deliver an outstanding presentation
To deliver an unforgettable and remarkable presentation, there are 3 skills that need to be acquired. You need to get CONFIDENCE, CONVICTION and ENTHUSIASM. These qualities will help your audience to engage with you during your presentation. Confidence The best way to...
How to tackle questions during your presentation
Most speakers panic when asked questions and distastefully try their level best to avoid them. Unfortunately these tactics are often seen through by the audience and the speaker’s credibility is scrutinised and seen as an incapable presenter. These are obvious tactics...
Why you need to incorporate big text in your presentation
No one complains when your presentation lettering information is too big but they will, and should if it is too small. Legibility is a big part of presentations. As the speaker, you are not expected to read out word-by-word every sentence in a paragraph- the audience...
5 steps to rehearse for your presentation
Before big presentations, a great way to build confidence and practice lines is rehearsing several times. It may be time consuming and tedious but it is a great way to build confidence, smooth out any imperfections in your presentation and find mistakes. Step 1 Try...
Tips to use humour effectively in a PPT
- A great way to cover feelings of nervousness is to use humour. Letting your audience know you are nervous may not necessarily create a bad impression, it could endear you to them. - Humorous anecdotes and sharing personal experiences could help support your...
Presentation Problems and Solutions: Setting up
Imagine you are about to deliver a key piece of information during your presentation and suddenly the screen behind you goes blank- A speaker’s worst nightmare. To prevent this (including other mishaps like tripping over wires or losing audio) you should set up...
How to build your presentation
Your structure of your PowerPoint is important. It should have a flow of ideas and a narrative your audience can follow. Often, when creating PowerPoints you can get caught up in creating details and specifics for a slide which does not need it. While creating a...
Why silence is an unexpectedly useful tool in presentations
Silence doesn’t always have to be uncomfortable or awkward. Use it to your advantage to create a strong impression. Overloading the audience with information and speaking fast may quicken the time spent on the presentation but it could affect the way information is...
5 essentials to keep in mind while presenting your PowerPoint
Familiarise yourself with your presentation and practice multiple times beforehand. This way you will be prepared for questions and will be able to answer them calmly. Arrive before your audience and take your time to set up. Make sure you do a screen test, sound...
5 essentials to keep in mind while creating visuals
Simplify and do not complicate your designs. Remove unnecessary footnotes and chart sources. Ensure your information presented on screen or in your presentation is legible to the people sitting furthest away from you. Do not use colour for decorative purposes as it...
Tips on how to handle long presentations
‘How long is this going to take?’ - a question that races through the audiences mind before the actual presentation starts. ...
How to ensure your PowerPoint is valid and worthwhile
The reason for putting together a PowerPoint presentation is to influence and make your audience believe in an idea that you have confidence in. Most people dislike sitting through PowerPoint presentations and may feel it’s a waste of time so you must give them an...
How to treat your audience when giving a presentation
Respect your audience It is important to check your tone before speaking to a fellow audience member. It is unadvisable to speak down (or even up!) to a fellow audience member. Speaking respectfully to your audience builds relations and ultimately the presentations...
PowerPoint animations: An ally or distraction?
The most important thing to remember when using animations in PowerPoint is to keep it simple. While PowerPoint provides a lot of options for animating pictures, shapes, slides and more, over-using them can distract your audience and make your presentations look...
Bold text and why PowerPoint presentations need it
Bold text is trending and here’s why you need to dump the tiny text Using larger and bolder fonts emphasise content over aesthetic Simple looking and legible text is eye catching and appreciated by the audience Increases legibility Bold fonts encourage the audience to...
5 ways to create pretty aesthetic and soft PowerPoint presentations
Formal presentations have become monotonous. Make a PowerPoints with a unique and different style to grab your audience’s attention. Make a PowerPoint that shows you value how your slides are presented. Pick a soft pastel colour theme and stick with it throughout. For...
Why it’s better to stick with simple fonts
Stick with the classics… here’s why you need to. With the surplus of new extravagant fonts and flashy images, animations and videos people tend to forget that less is more. Using over the top decorations and multimedia could distract your audience and you from the...
The Ultimate Battle: Powerpoint vs. Keynote
Learn the Pros and Cons of Microsoft’s biggest competitor. PowerPoint: This software is synonymous with ‘presentations.’ and is part of Microsoft's office suite. It is used widely by professionals all over the world. Pros PowerPoint’s best feature is its usability....
Colour matters! The guide to which colours you should use in a presentation and why it’s important
Sometimes the applications of certain colour combinations work well during PowerPoint presentations and can draw attention to important content aspects. Then there are colour combinations which make your presentation difficult to process. Colour correct your...
5 reasons why illustrations are trending and how they bring personality to your presentation
Illustrations are growing and are becoming increasingly popular in the world of design for a number of reasons. Here is why you need to incorporate illustrations into your presentation – Illustrations depict distinct ideas. When clearly drawn, they can convey thoughts...
8 ways to make your presentation easier to understand
Thoroughly research your point If you understand your material well then it will be easier to explain it to others. This way, answering doubts or queries will be much easier. Use humour Include relatable stories and jokes to explain points. It is often more effective...
Who is your audience and how do you convince them
After forming your objective it is imperative to know who your audience will be and then, according to your analysis, thinking of ways to get your information across. ‘There is no such thing as a dumb audience. If they don’t understand it’s because you can’t...
How to ensure your PowerPoint is valid and worthwhile
The reason for putting together a PowerPoint presentation is to influence and make your audience believe in an idea that you have confidence in. Most people dislike sitting through PowerPoint presentations and may feel it’s a waste of time so you must give them an...
Top 10 tips for long presentations
Know how to manage the time given to you for your presentation
Your essentials for a great PowerPoint
5 essentials to keep in mind while creating visuals 1. Simplify and do not complicate your designs. Remove unnecessary footnotes and chart sources. 2. Ensure your information presented on screen or in your presentation is legible to the people sitting furthest away...
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