Hi my name is matthew dyer

Hi.

my name is matthew dyer.

i work here.

this is powerpoint.

you may love it.

you may hate it.

you may love to hate it.

why? is that. ? it’s not rhetorical.

powerpoint can be confusing!

presentations can be boring!

powerpoint presentations can stink !

this is powerpoint. (it doesn’t have to stink. )

intentions. document teleprompt present Adapted from: “You are a Natural Born (Visual) Storyteller” by Nancy Duarte

document creation. Adapted from: “You are a Natural Born (Visual) Storyteller” by Nancy Duarte

teleprompting. How many of you have attended presentations where the leader of the discussion reads, word for excruciating word, exactly what is written on the slide? How many of you found this to be stimulating? How many of you found this to stretch your thinking and hold your attention span? How many of you would rather eat dry, three-day old toast? Adapted from: “You are a Natural Born (Visual) Storyteller” by Nancy Duarte

document presentations. intentions. teleprompt present Adapted from: “You are a Natural Born (Visual) Storyteller” by Nancy Duarte

put the power back into powerpoint.

put the power back into powerpoint.

how? it’s easier than you think.

1 6 2 3 4 7 5 it’s easier than you think. 8 9 10

matthew’s methods.

1 matthew’s methods.

bullet points kill presentations.

how effective is this presentation? Image via Flickr user niallkennedy

(kill the bullet points before they kill you. )

Image via Flickr user cogdogblog

2 matthew’s methods.

less is more.

Keep It Short & Simple. Image via e. NR Services, Inc.

Image via Flickr user niallkennedy Adapted from: “Gates, Jobs & the Zen aesthetic” by Garr Reynolds Image via Flickr user mathoov

3 matthew’s methods.

clipart is cliché.

Idea

Teamwork

Questions

“If you feel tempted to use a picture of two hands shaking in front of a globe, put the pencil down, step away from the desk, and think about taking a vacation or investigating aromatherapy. ” -Nancy Duarte, in Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds

4 matthew’s methods.

don’t be afraid of white space.

…or blue space.

how effective is this presentation? Image via Flickr user mathoov

5 matthew’s methods.

get emotional. Adapted from: “Management Training: Why Does Most Training Not Work” by. Scott Warrick

make ‘em pucker. Adapted from: “Management Training: Why Does Most Training Not Work” by. Scott Warrick

create an experience. Adapted from: “Business Story-telling: Using Stories to Inspire” from Mind. Tools. Com

it usually works.

6 matthew’s methods.

inspiration is everywhere. Adapted from: “You ar e a Natural Born (Visu al) Storyteller” by Nan cy Duarte

Image via Orange Barrel Media

Image via Orange Barrel Media

Reasons Garfield Hates Mondays • • They start with “M”. They aren’t Fridays. They sneak up on you. They have a bad reputation. They crush the human spirit. They crush the feline spirit. They don’t crush the canines.

Regarding opyright:

ask for permission

or D-I-Y.

7 matthew’s methods.

upgrade your software.

depending on your relationship with IT

it may feel like a game of

&

it’s worth it.

matthew’s methods. 8

it’s okay to take shortcuts.

your document has some listed.

they look like this

and save lots of this

Aak! I forgot to grab that very important thing I was running late ? supposed to grab!

(every second counts. )

matthew’s methods. 9

animations can create motion & continue ideas.

but don’t overdo it.

Introduction Good morning and thank you for letting me be here. n Today I’m going to talk to you about using Microsoft Power. Point. n I’ll give you 10 tips that I’ve collected which are helpful for me, and might be just as helpful for you. n

matthew’s methods. 10

trash the default. • Method 1 • Method 2 • Method 3 • Method 4 • Method 5 • Method 6 • Method 7 • Method 8 • Method 9 • Method 10

start with a blank canvas.

read.

keep reading.

practice.

a quick review.

Don’t Be Afraid Bullet Points Kill of White Space Less is More Clip. Art is Cliché Get Emotional Inspiration is Everywhere Upgrade Your Software matthew’s methods. It’s OK to Take Shortcuts Animations Create Motion Trash the Default

10 ways to keep this

from turning into this.

my name is matthew dyer.