Communicating ideas, proposals or a report in a presentation can be a daunting task. These presentations are opportunities for you to share important information with your colleagues, stakeholders or leaders.
From the Playbook: With the end of the year approaching, many of us likely will be doing presentations over the next couple of months. Whether you are a seasoned presenter or have your first one coming up, consider these Dos and Don’ts for better PowerPoint presentations:
DON’T use complex sentences or text-heavy slides. It is hard for your audience to hear what you are saying when they also are reading your slide.
DO use simple language with a large easy to read font. DO use visuals, such as pictures and charts, to illustrate your information.
DON’T be reliant on your slides. Sometimes technology fails, but you are still in the spotlight. INSTEAD DO have a backup plan so you can deliver your presentation with or without your slides.
DO leave enough time for questions throughout or at the end of the presentation and DO ask someone in the audience for feedback after your presentation so you can continue to improve as a presenter.
