6. Mistake #4
Poorly chosen
design template!
Solution
Choose design appropriate to audience
Have a straightforward and clean layout
Keep it relevant to the industry
8. Mistake #6
Poor Font Choices!
Solution
Use easy to read fonts
Keep the size consistent throughout the presentation
Use no more than two font types (One for headings and one for content)
9. Mistake #7
Too much photos
and graphs!
Solution
Use photos and diagrams only to represent the key info
Use graphics to illustrate, not decorate
“Time is money”, remember to use self descriptive images
10. Mistake #8
W-A-Y
too many slides!
Solution
Use a maximum of 10-12 slides in a corporate PPT for your audience to stay focused
Don’t put all your vacation photos into a single presentation
11. Mistake #9
Different animation
on each slide!
Solution
Don’t distract your audience with too much animation and sound
Design your presentation with “less is more” philosophy
14. Technique #1
Engage your audience
EMOTIONALLY!
Solution
Speak to people’s mind as well as their heart
To unearth the emotional appeal, ask yourself “Why?” questions
15. Technique #2
Don’t waste your time
AND of your audience!
Solution
People can tolerate a presentation for only a maximum of 30 minutes.
Only go longer than that only if you are paying your audience for listening to you
18. Technique #5
Always Keep in mind
The definition of SLIDE!
Simplify
Lose the cliches
Information needs emphasis
Designate elements
Empathy for the audience
