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Have you ever spent hours fussing over a presentation, only to realize it didn’t actually matter in the end? I know I have! It's like pouring heart and soul into getting every detail perfect, just to watch it fade into the background of a fast-moving workday. This blog hits close to home because it’s a reminder that sometimes "done" truly is better than "perfect." It's easy to get caught up in the fine-tuning, but I've seen firsthand how it can hold us back from real progress and impact. So here’s to letting go a little—embracing the typos (within reason!) and focusing on what really counts. #BusinessHumor #Perfectionism #DoneIsBetterThanPerfect #Leadership #Innovation #BusinessLife 4o

A picture is worth a thousand words, so loading your presentation with lots of slides is a great idea … said no one ever. Visuals have been jazzing up speeches and presentations since the introduction of various software programs in the 1980s, most notably PowerPoint in 1987. Even further back, a generation before computers streamlined presentation technology, carousel slide projectors made it possible to bore large audiences with a series of pictures. If you’ve ever seen a carousel slide presentation, I bet you can still hear the sound of the carousel as it moved, a jerky, clicky, sharp noise, somehow both plastic and metallic. I’ll talk about whether you even need a deck at all in a future post, but for the sake of this discussion, let’s assume that you do, indeed, need slides. Maybe you’re presenting complicated data that’s easier to visualize than to verbally describe. Maybe you’re presenting to an audience with varying levels of expertise in your topic or whose first language is different from yours; both are groups that can benefit from having slides incorporated into a presentation. Maybe having slides is part of your industry’s standard, and you’re not in a position to opt out of the practice regardless of your personal opinion. Given that you need to use slides, the big question is – how many? ***** Check out the rest of this post and the blog. Links are in the first comment. #ongoingmastery #publicspeaking #presenting #publicspeaking101

I hate bad presentations - Like, I really dislike them from the bottom of my soul. I want to rid the world of horrible slides one deck at a time, but I need your help... I want to try something - for the next 354 days, I want to share one slide or presentation redesign! (that's a lot of slides) - I will search the web for any slide packs I can find that need some love and will redesign slides from those packs and share them here. If you have a slide that you would like to have updated or redesigned, please feel free to drop it in my DM - yes, I'm aware I just asked you all to slide into my DMs... My wife will understand. Now, seeing as I'm doing this on a whim and as a personal challenge to myself, I'm feeling absurdly overexcited and also want to offer 12 free full presentation packs of up to 8-10 slides per presentation design for the duration of the 354 days. So basically 1 free presentation or template per month to a company of my choosing. *Disclaimer: Please help me stay motivated throughout this challenge by sharing some love and feedback on the redesigns - It's going to be a challenge to keep this going. #personalgrowth #presentationdesign #powerpointdesign #powerpointpresentation #keynotespeaker #slidedesign #help

?????????????????? ???? ?????? ?????? ????????: ???????? ?????????????????????????? ???????? ?????????????? (?????? ????????????????!) ? Are you tired of creating endless PowerPoint slides? Or old enough to remember when we used to present with an OHP? ? If you have to ask, “What’s an OHP?”—well, you’re revealing your age! For context, it's an Over Head Projector. Wikipedia’s got the full history lesson for you. ? Back in those days, creating a presentation wasn’t a drag-and-drop affair. Each slide was crafted, printed on a special plastic sheet, and manually loaded onto the projector, one by one. ? You had just a handful of tries to get it right, projecting with all the intensity of a secret service briefing! Next time if you’re bored of creating a PowerPoint (???? ?????????????? ???? ???? ???? ???? ???? ?????? ??????!), remember the OHP hardship days some of us were ‘lucky’ enough to witness. Comment if you were one of those ‘lucky’ ones to experience this piece of history—and share your own memories! (Image source: publicly available)

Did you know that 25% of workers see at least one PowerPoint presentation per day? Did you also know that when asked to describe those presentations, the number one word used was: Boring. The good news is that presentations don't have to be boring. In fact, we think they give you the ability to stand out from the crowd ... IF you know how to design your slides in a compelling way. That’s why we’re excited about our upcoming webinar, What would Duarte do: Slide design makeovers, where three Duarte designers will provide makeovers to your slides and teach you some of the simple tips and tricks that can ensure your presentations aren’t described as boring. Including: ? How to simplify complex slides and best visualize data ? Quick tips and tricks from world-class presentation designers ? Different slide types for sales enablement decks, keynote speeches, the board room, and more ? What it’s like to work with a Duarte designer ?? Tune into our upcoming webinar: What would Duarte do: Slide design makeovers, on Thursday, May 30, 10am PT / 1pm ET to find these answers. ?? REGISTER HERE: https://drte.co/3WABsS1 Can't join us live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording afterwards. #SlideDesign #BetterSlides #BetterPresenters

**Biggest Mistake in PowerPoint Presentations: Asking Someone Else to Change Slides** 1. **Loss of Control:** Relying on someone else to change slides can break your flow and disrupt the presentation's rhythm. 2. **Coordination Issues:** It can lead to miscommunication and timing issues, causing awkward pauses or missed points. 3. **Professionalism:** Using a slide changer shows preparedness and professionalism, enhancing your credibility. 4. **Focus:** A slide changer allows you to stay focused on your delivery without signaling for slide changes. 5. **Engagement:** Seamless transitions keep your audience engaged and maintain their interest throughout the presentation. 6. **Confidence:** Handling slides on your own boosts your confidence and demonstrates your command over the content. 7. **Efficiency:** It ensures a smooth, efficient presentation, leaving a positive impression on both students and teachers. 8. **Independence:** Promotes self-reliance, showcasing your ability to manage all aspects of your presentation. 9. **Technical Ease:** Modern slide changers are easy to use and can be a small yet impactful investment in your presentation skills. 10. **Avoid Distractions:** Minimizes distractions for both you and your audience, keeping the focus on your message. Have you ever faced issues in your presentation because someone else was controlling the slides? Share your experience in the comments! #PresentationTips #PublicSpeaking #PresentationSkills #StudentLife #TeacherLife #PowerPointTips #EffectiveCommunication #SlideChanger

This is a great message for those of us who do presentations. Start with a story. Then, build the presenation around that story. When all is said and done, the presentation will be more engaging, it will flow better and you will be naturally feel more calm and confident. Tell a story; don't read a bunch of bullet points off of a PowerPoint slide.

Your slides are not your story. A major mistake that many people make is trying to create their story and presentation at the same time. Your story is the explanation of what you are seeing or recommending. It should have a simple, clear, and logical flow. Your story does not change based on how it is being delivered. What changes is the format in which you are telling it. By creating the story first and separately, you will be more efficient. You can reuse the story in formal presentations with slides, in emails, or in conversations. That prevents you from having to re-build the story every time you want to tell it in a different medium. It will also make your story more simple, clear, and logical. Powerpoint, by its design, causes you to think in discrete terms, one slide at a time. You can consider flow, but it is not the main focus. By writing out your story, you can see better see the flow, logic, and connections. Finally, separating the creation of the story and presentation will make your presentations more simple. Instead of trying to tell the story through your slides (and creating bulky, information intensive slides), you will better understand what you can SAY (out loud) and what needs to be SHOWN (on a slide). Your slides should be the LAST thing you think about when building your presentation. #Simplify #RethinkingData #DecisionDriven

Exactly—the success of landing your message is directly tied in to how much thought is put into to telling your story. Great movies aren’t about epic stunts or sumptuous set pieces, they’re about relatable and moving stories that draw the audience and surprise them. Your presentation should be able to connect with your audience and introduce them to something new that compels them to act. All the functions and features of Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote, Prezi, Google Slides, et al. Are just tools—know what you’re going to tell and what you expect from the your audience (know who that are and what they want), and design accordingly ??

Crafting simple and yet powerful ideas is a superpower. People often ask me how I prepare my PowerPoint presentations. My reply is: “I don’t think in slides, I think in concepts and stories… …. I tell people “ good slides give your audience something to see, but a good story gives them something to feel” Most people spend 261 hours per year on PowerPoint. What’s worse is that most of that time is spent on formatting! The best slides are those that simplify, not complicate—allowing your story to shine through. When I prepare my presentation, I don’t like to be constrained by slide 1, slide 2, chart 1, chart 2, etc. I’m building a story with a beginning (plot), middle (twists), and an end (call to action). I discovered this paradigm years ago, and I’ve been using it ever since. Here is my PPT secret: #1: Plot - the problem I’m solving Bringing the audience to a point in time where there is a problem. Create a gap that sparks curiosity and propels your audience out of complacency. There’s a reason why fairy tales start with “once upon a time.” #2: Juxtaposition - the journey to solve the problem Maintain the momentum by contrasting what is and what could be. Guide your audience through the journey. As you oscillate between the present and the envisioned better future. #3: Call to action - the new bliss Wrap up with an inspiring call to action. Paint a picture of the new bliss that awaits when your ideas are embraced. With the story structure in place, I am not constrained by the slide sequence. I’m able to improvise and respond to audience questions, making the presentation unique and memorable. What’s your PowerPoint secret?