Quick and interesting presentation of the do's and don'ts of PowerPoint presentations.

1. What makes a PowerPoint
Presentation?
Do’s and Don’ts

2. Short
Engaging
Fun
& unique
introductions are
always well
received
Introductions
that are
too personal,
too long and
somewhat
unrelated to the
following topic are
hardly crowd
pleasers or
engagers!

3. • Bullet points with
very important
information ONLY
• Are the keys to a
successful
Powerpoint
Presentation!
Long paragraphs where
the observers find
themselves reading
the slide information
often results in the observer
missing out on what the presenter
is saying as it is often the case that
the presenter is repeating what is
stated on the slide whilst adding
some more examples or
important and engaging
information. This results in a weak
Powerpoint presentation- rather
stick to key points and
‘springboard’ phrases, as well as a
visual stimulus.
Sorry am I
waffling?

4. COLOUR
COLOUR
COLOUR
COLOUR
COLOUR
Make use of
APPROPRIATELY!
BE AWAREOF
CERTAIN COLOUR
COMBINATIONS
FOR YOUR
VIEWERS!

5. Keep animations simple
Keep pictures involved often
Keep visuals engaging
There is such a thing as too
much visual aid and overload of
animations!
They can be unnecessary
and very time consuming!

6. General care and effort put into a
PowerPoint presentation will never go
unnoticed!
Stick to these rules and your
presentation will always be a winner!

7. Reference:
• 10 Things your Audience Hates About your Presentation – Stinson
http://www.slideshare.net/stinsondesign/10-things-your-audience-hates-
about-your-presentation/11-
05Avoid_puttingeverything_onthe_slide_andreading
• 8 Tips for an Awesome Powerpoint Presentation – Damon Nofar
http://www.slideshare.net/damonnofar/8-tips-for-slideshare