I know your type. You’re tech savvy. Not an expert techie, but you understand what technology is out there and how to use it. When someone told you about sending faxes by email you were thrilled and ready to be an immediate user.
No doubt you felt the same way about PowerPoint, the universal software for presentations. But I’ve read a wonderful article by Carmine Gallo that you need to know about. He tells this story:
Is that right? No bullet points. Yes. In the art of PowerPoint, bullet points are the worst offense.
He makes a few other suggestions. Write your presentation out on a piece of paper first, then translate it into the software.
Eliminate anything extra. That includes lines, shapes, and symbols that might be distracting.
Use pictures. You know the old adage that a picture tells a thousand words. It’s still true. So stick with it.
Gallo points out that one doesn’t need to be a skilled artist to create really interesting presentations. Just don’t bore them. Keep them interested by keeping it simple.
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