tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919709354189953907.post1050046923444297319..comments2024-03-18T22:17:45.917-07:00Comments on Joyful Public Speaking (from fear to joy): Missing the (Power)PointRichard I. Garberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04032747070969465341noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919709354189953907.post-43288388704532692442010-03-19T07:45:24.398-07:002010-03-19T07:45:24.398-07:00First, in reply to Connie’s question of “Who needs...First, in reply to Connie’s question of “Who needs the numbers?” the subject of my post was how to discuss large numbers in a presentation. It complemented a previous post on January 13 about how to discuss small numbers using PowerPoint: “How thin is ‘extremely thin’?”<br /><br />Second, I discussed why the aphorism “less is more” is just a half truth shortly before you included it in your comment. <br /><br />Third, you said to “Use only slides that you absolutely must to make your point.” Back on October 28, 2008 I discussed that point at length, beginning by starting that: “You should use just enough slides to tell your story, and no more.” That earlier post also pointed out that, in some cases, you might use a lot of slides rather that just the couple that Craig suggested most presentations would need. For the topic illustrated by three slides in the January 13 post, I used nine slides just in that part of my presentation.<br /><br />I find it curious that two comments from different offices of the Leadership Institute appeared for the post after my March 1 post, where I somewhat disparagingly mentioned one of Doug Staneart’s articles.Richard I. Garberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032747070969465341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919709354189953907.post-34471829896066297132010-03-15T08:23:12.466-07:002010-03-15T08:23:12.466-07:00Powerpoint is easy to use, but most need training ...Powerpoint is easy to use, but most need training to use it effectively. Most presentations only need a couple slides. Other info should be on handouts or posters. <br /><br />Too many slides, or too much info on slides render the presentation confusing and the audience looses the point, or searches helplessly for one. <br /><br />A good introduction slide, a outline slide and a conclusion slide is usually most effecient and effective. The use of posters, brochures, handouts, etc., can be the best benefit to the audience and the presenter.Craighttp://leadersinstitute.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919709354189953907.post-19771900186558369752010-03-15T06:11:49.003-07:002010-03-15T06:11:49.003-07:00Who needs the numbers? You only have to search yo...Who needs the numbers? You only have to search your own "interest level" to understand the impact of most PowerPoints. "Boring." <br /><br />I believe the ubiquitous PowerPoint is like pulling down a curtain between you and your audience. <br /><br />Use only slides that you absolutely must to make your point. And stick to the axiom "Less is More." If you do not need slides - DO NOT USE THEM.<br /><br />Connie Timpson/Sr. Istructor/The Leader's InstituteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13287298961757085073noreply@blogger.com