Best Tips for Presentation Design

and Delivery

By: Emily Griffith

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Presentation Design Tips

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Tip 1:

-Imagery = audience emotional reaction

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Tip 2:

-Too many words kills a slide

Tip 3:

-Keep it simple and smart

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Tip 4: -Do more with lessAttribution by: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32931740@N06/3939487692

Tip 5: -Use attention-grabbing headlines

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Tip 6: - Keep audience on their toes

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Tip 7:

-Make handouts

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Presentation Delivery Tips

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Tip 1: -Know your material

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Tip 2:

-Don’t memorize what you’re going to say

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Tip 3: -Rehearse your presentation

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Tip 4: -Pace Yourself

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Tip 5:

-Know the room

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Tip 6: -Know the equipment

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Tip 7: -Copy Presentation

to the computer

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Tip 8:

-Use a remote control

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Tip 9:

-Avoid using a laser pointer

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Tip 10:

-Do not speak into your slides

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Tip 11:

-Learn to navigate your presentation

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Tip 12:-Have a

backup plan

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Referenceso 7 Tips for Designing and Delivering PowerPoint Presentations.

<http://www.sc.edu/cte/guide/powerpoint/>o Tips for creating and delivering an effective presentation.

<http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/tips-for-creating-and-delivering-an-effective-presentation-HA010207864.aspx>

o 12 Tips for Delivering a Knockout Business Presentation. <http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/powerpointinbusiness/p/bus_delivery.htm>

o 6 Tips for Outstanding Presentation Design. <https://www.openforum.com/articles/6-tips-for-outstanding-presentation-design/>

o PowerPoint Presenters, Don’t Design Your Slides Until You Read This. <http://chrislema.com/effective-powerpoint-presentation-design-tips/>