This document provides an overview of creating effective presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. It discusses planning presentations by understanding the audience and purpose. Key tips for preparing include determining timing, results to display, and text. The document emphasizes practicing and receiving feedback to improve openings, memorable closes, message delivery, and timing. Special features of PowerPoint like graphics, multimedia, and effects should be used judiciously to reinforce the presentation's message.
14 Establish a positive Mind-Set. Value your message. Visualize yourself succeeding. Visualize your audience responding. Give yourself pep talks. Prepare an attention-getting Opening. Use a question related to audience need. Pay a sincere compliment. Relate a relevant incident. Illustrate and support Key Points with evidence and visuals. Statistics Analogies Demonstrations Testimonials Incidents Exhibits Prepare a memorable Close. Dramatize your ideas. Throw down a challenge. Use a motivating statement. Restate the key benefit. Deliver a convincing summary.
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