Microsoft PowerPoint is very popular software for making an
effective presentation. It is a graphic software package for creating a
multimedia presentation. Presentation is a collection of many slides which
convey some message or information related to any topic – Entertain, motivate,
persuade etc. Microsoft PowerPoint
includes various tools, wizards, themes, templates and predefined layouts.
To create the effective slides there are some important
points to be remembered. So today we are going to tell you some tips to make
and give an effective presentation and make an impressive impact on viewers.
How to Make Effective Presentations?
The KISS Rule
KISS means ‘Keep it Simple Stupid’. While creating a
presentation, always try to make your presentation as simple as possible. Create
simple charts in your presentation with simple colors. Most of the people always
tried to make a complex presentation with different colors and think that they
are making an eye-catching presentation but they are wrong.
Using charts in slide can make your slide easy to understand and
graphics that reflect what you are try to saying.
Not more than 5 lines and 5 words
The thumb rule of making a presentation is to ensure that
there are not more than five words in each line. And the other rule is there are
not more than five lines in a slide. Using more lines in slide will make your
slide boring like a text book. And no one wants to make a boring slide.
Vibrant Color
Always use simple color. Use striking color contrast between
words, graphics and background can be very effective. This will make your slide
impressive and express your message and emotions.
Use Your Full Sense of Humor
Add your sense of humor to express your emotions and messages.
Import Images, Videos and Graphics
Use your images, videos and graphics. Do not limit yourself
in PowerPoint’s collection of images, graphics and videos. When you use your
multimedia then it will give you freedom for use best clipart. It will give
better visual appeal and variety as well.
Editing (Most Important)
After creating your dream presentation… wait a minute and
edit it! Editing is the most important step to create a best presentation. Imagine
yourself as a listener and critically review your presentation. Edit your
presentation where you required.
How to Present Your Presentation?
The above discussion give you the tips related to designing of
your presentation but the further discussion will give you some tips to present
your presentation like a Boss!
Don’t Depend on Your Slides
Yes, it sound different but it actually a best tip. Never depend
on your slides whether it has eye-catching features. Most of the viewers don’t want
to see your slides with different figures tossed on to your slides. They also
want to hear you. Build a strong and impressive presentation but also make a
strong connection.
Don’t Use Parroting Technique
Never read the text of your slides. Only read those texts which
are important. Parroting technique makes your listeners bored and distracts
them from your presentation.
Eye Contact
Always remember to make an eye contact with your audience. Your
audience does not want to see your back and head so make a direct eye contact
with your listeners.
Time Management
Always tried to speak at the right time which give you yours
audience’s attention.
Give Your Listeners a BREAK!
Sometimes let the screen go blank. This will give your
audience a rest from continue visual and you can grab attention from your words
easily. You can add some pictures on that blank screen without any text and say
whatever you want.
Practice
You should practice for at least two times before going to
present your presentation. It will give you confidence and accuracy.
Leave it on You!
The last step is – Do whatever you want in your slides and
take these steps lightly. But you can use the above steps for make it little
bit better.
These are some things which will help you to make your presentation
BETTER or you can say BEST!
All The Best!
And
Thanks for Reading…
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