Notes on How to Create a Presentation
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How to create an excellent presentationPresentation Transcript * 1. How to Create An Excellent Presentation Intellectual Property of Ruth Weal © August 2009 * 2. Presentation Objectives To give you a framework for building your presentations For you to understand the key “Dos” and “Don’ts” of creating presentations To give you the opportunity to ask any questions * 3. An excellent presentation is made up on the following elements: A good story An aim/objectives Simple and clean slides Embedded key messages Detailed & clear speaker notes Basic Presentation Framework * 4. The key to an excellent presentation is KISS : K eep I t S imple S tupid Be consistent and clear Basic Presentation Framework * 5. Each slide should have the following: An Objective and/or key messages Speaker notes detailing the slide content Concise bullets Additionally you might want to include: Imagery/Graphics Animation/Sound The Framework of a Slide * 6. The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations There are 5 key areas of presentation Dos and Don’ts we will focus on: Preparation & Planning Consistency of Style & Tone Visual Accessibility Slide Layout & Content Timing & Delivery * 7. The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations Preparation & Planning Do prepare in advance Don’t just dump down ideas Do plan out your presentation Don’t assume your audience knowledge level * 8. The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations Preparation & Planning Cont’d Do re-use relevant material Don’t create material based on what you want Do get comments/feedback from peers Don’t assume your content will never change * 9. The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations Consistency of Style & Tone Do use a consistent tone of voice, look & Feel Don’t use a mix of different styles Do keep it clear, concise & simple * 10. The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations Visual Accessibility Do use relevant images/graphics Don’t
How to create an excellent presentationPresentation Transcript * 1. How to Create An Excellent Presentation Intellectual Property of Ruth Weal © August 2009 * 2. Presentation Objectives To give you a framework for building your presentations For you to understand the key “Dos” and “Don’ts” of creating presentations To give you the opportunity to ask any questions * 3. An excellent presentation is made up on the following elements: A good story An aim/objectives Simple and clean slides Embedded key messages Detailed & clear speaker notes Basic Presentation Framework * 4. The key to an excellent presentation is KISS : K eep I t S imple S tupid Be consistent and clear Basic Presentation Framework * 5. Each slide should have the following: An Objective and/or key messages Speaker notes detailing the slide content Concise bullets Additionally you might want to include: Imagery/Graphics Animation/Sound The Framework of a Slide * 6. The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations There are 5 key areas of presentation Dos and Don’ts we will focus on: Preparation & Planning Consistency of Style & Tone Visual Accessibility Slide Layout & Content Timing & Delivery * 7. The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations Preparation & Planning Do prepare in advance Don’t just dump down ideas Do plan out your presentation Don’t assume your audience knowledge level * 8. The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations Preparation & Planning Cont’d Do re-use relevant material Don’t create material based on what you want Do get comments/feedback from peers Don’t assume your content will never change * 9. The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations Consistency of Style & Tone Do use a consistent tone of voice, look & Feel Don’t use a mix of different styles Do keep it clear, concise & simple * 10. The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations Visual Accessibility Do use relevant images/graphics Don’t