Ways to become a better presenter

Power Corrupts But
Powerpoint Corrupts Absolutely


Well,
Don’t
the tools


Well,
Don’t
the tools

blame the workman



It’s worth doing it well.


These tips and
resources should
help turn you into a
presentation


1. Study the Best


is a great place to watch people at the top of their
game give interesting and effective presentations.

2. Get good advice


I like slidelogy by Nancy Duarte
(who worked with Al Gore on his
Inconvenient Truth presentation)
and Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds


3. Get Training


Join theatre. Learn some acting.
These acting techniques can help people to
connect with their audience more effectively.


But even a rehearsal in front of a
constructively-critical friend can be useful.


4. Keep it short


I like Guy Kawasaki’s advice:


I like Guy Kawasaki’s advice:

stick to the
10:20:30 Rule


I like Guy Kawasaki’s advice:
stick to the
10:20:30 Rule

Ten slide,
20 minutes,
30-point text
(and no smaller)


5. Less text, more image


Did You Know?

These are all good sources of
pictures for presentations



6. Slides are for
illumination,
not support


The audience came to hear you speak.

Never

ever read text off a slide