Present At Work

Presenting at WorkHow to make presentations that (actually) work

@slidesthatrock @coachbay

Twelve Principles Insights from working with real people at work

2. Call to Action

5. Use The Rule of Three

3. Start With Paper

6. CreateVisual Slides

4. Use a Structure

8. TellStories

9. Show Relevant Numbers

7. Use SimpleLanguage

1. Know Your Audience

11. Prepare & Practice

12. Show Your Excitement

10. Put Details in Handout

1. Know Your AudienceWho is the audience? What is the purpose? What is your message? Why should they care? Be relevant.

2. Call to ActionWhat do you want the audience to do for you? Do you want support, approval or money? Always ask. Never just inform.

3. Start With PaperBefore you open PowerPoint you want to create your script using pen and paper. Think it and ink it before you design it.

4. Use a StructureStructure your talk. Make it easy to follow. Use a structure that fits your topic with a beginning, middle and end.

5. Use The Rule of ThreeUse the rule of three to prioritize and make your points more memorable. Three points are great. One is even better.

6. Create Visual SlidesSay goodbye to wordy, busy and boring slides. Instead, build simple slides. Use more high quality images and less text.

7. Use Simple LanguageUse language that everybody understands. Drop the jargon and avoid acronyms. Keep your language simple.

8. Share Your StoriesPeople don’t remember data, but they remember stories. Stories make people feel. Use a story to illustrate a point.

9. Show Relevant NumbersAvoid the Excel table. Prioritize your data. Only show numbers relevant to your message. Highlight trends and key figures.

10. Put Details in HandoutKeep your presentation simple and focused. Put additional data and supporting materials in a handout.

11. Prepare & PracticeWant to be a better presenter? Then prepare and practice. Take the time to do it right. Get feedback. Adjust. Don’t wing it.

12. Show Your ExcitementIf you are not excited about your own candy, don’t expect other people to eat it. Show you care. Bring energy. It starts with you.

Twelve Principles Insights from working with real people at work

2. Call to Action

5. Use The Rule of Three

3. Start With Paper

6. CreateVisual Slides

4. Use a Structure

8. TellStories

9. Show Relevant Numbers

7. Use SimpleLanguage

1. Know Your Audience

11. Prepare & Practice

12. Show Your Excitement

10. Put Details in Handout

Use them. Share them.If you are serious about presentations at work.

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