A Guide to Successful Presentations

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A Guide to Successful Presentations

• Robert Thomsen

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Define the Audience

• Who is in the audience
• Managers
• Coworkers
• Clients
• What are their expectations

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Create the Presentation

• Develop the content
• Format the presentation
• Animate the slide show

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Develop the Content

• Use the Outline view
• Demote items (Tab)
• Promote items (ShiftTab)
• Review the flow of ideas
• Cut, copy, and paste text
• Drag and drop

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Format the Presentation

• Choose a design template
• Customize the template
• Change the color scheme
• Change the background shading
• Modify the slide masters

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Animate the Slide Show

• Transitions
• Animations
• Hidden slides

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Tips for Delivery

• Rehearse timings
• Arrive early
• Maintain eye contact
• Know your audience

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Acknowledgements Slide

• Exploring Microsoft Office 2000 Professional_Vol.
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• Eric Hargrave

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Summary Slide

• A Guide to Successful Presentations
• Define the Audience
• Create the Presentation
• Develop the Content
• Format the Presentation
• Animate the Slide Show
• Tips for Delivery
• Acknowledgements Slide