better powerpoints better presentations

BETTER POWERPOINTS, BETTER PRESENTATIONS

THE HUMAN BRAIN IS WIRED FOR STORIES.

STORIES WORK FOR BUSINESS.

CHARACTER

CONFLICT

RESOLUTION

LET’S START WITH ANOTHER STORY. YOURS.

1. Y O U R N A M E

2. Y O U R O R G A N I Z A T I O N

3. R O L E I N V O L V E M E N T I N P R E S E N T A T I O N S

4. W H A T ’ S N O T W O R K I N G

WHY DO PRESENTATIONS GO SOUTH?

BECAUSE OF YOU.

BECAUSE OF THE POWERPOINT.

1. TELL A STORY.

2. KNOW YOUR STUFF.

“ P E O P L E W H O K N O W W H A T T H E Y ’ R E T A L K I N G A B O U T

D O N ’ T N E E D P O W E R P O I N T . ” ~ S T E V E J O B S

3. MAKE IT EMOTIONAL.

I F L O G I C A L O N E W O R K E D , N O O N E W O U L D E V E R S M O K E .

U S E W H A T T H E Y S E E O N T H E S C R E E N

T O R E A C H T H E R I G H T B R A I N .

U S E W H A T T H E Y

H E A R F R O M Y O U R M O U T H

T O R E A C H T H E L E F T B R A I N .

4 . B E B R I E F.4. KEEP IT BRIEF.

“ I W O U L D H A V E W R I T T E N A S H O R T E R L E T T E R B U T I D I D N O T H A V E T H E T I M E . ” ~ B L A I S E P A S C A L

5. STAND IN THE RIGHT PLACE.

S T A N D H E R E .

D O N’T S I T H E R E .

6. PRACTICE. PRACTICE. PRACTICE.

7. EXUDE CONFIDENCE.

8. INVOLVE THE AUDIENCE.

LET’S TAKE A BREAK.

WHY DO PRESENTATIONS GO SOUTH?

B E C A U S E O F Y O U .

B E C A U S E O F T H E P O W E R P O I N T .

9. NO TELEPROMPTER SLIDES

10. KEEP IT TO 10 WORDS MAX.

I F YO U M U S T U S E WO R D S :

> Some say never use more than 6 words per sl ide

> That’s a bit extreme

> How about 10 words max?

> But if you have lots of words, add pages

> And consider using builds for easier reading

IF YOU MUST USE WORDS:

> Cat stuck in tree > Fire department called > Fireman scratched > Kids happy again

11. AVOID BULLETS.

12. USE SIMPLER GRAPHICS.

13. MAKE A SEPARATE HANDOUT.

SOUNDS GOOD, BUT WHY IS THIS SO HARD?

WE NEED TO BE LIKE THIS GUY.

LET’S DO A POWERPOINT MAKEOVER.

FOR OUR TEST CASE: INSYTU MEDICAL SIMULATION

Nicely on-brand, but there’s no emotion or

theme introduced.

Necessary, but a bit of a visual and

narrative buzz kill.

Since the people are in the room, it would help to identify

them.

This creepy visual doesn’t seem relevant to the topic of confidentiality.

Too many words.

Use of “for PPH Patient” is redundant and obvious.

A small thing, but more line

spacing between

bullets would add to

readability.

Another small thing, but the last four slides have used four different bullet

styles.

In terms of the narrative, wouldn’t

establishing the problem go before stating the

goals?

Way too much to

absorb here, and a drastic

change in look and feel.

HOW COULD WE TELL THE SAME STORY DIFFERENTLY?

IS THERE A STORY, THEME, OR VISUAL THAT COULD BIND EVERYTHING?

It’s amazing what we’ll accomplish together.

Presenters have no financial relationship with a commercial interest.

It’s amazing what will accomplish together.

What’s the mountain we need to climb?


We need to reduce the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage at [Hospital].


How do we define postpartum hemorrhage?

‣ EBL/cumulative blood loss of >500 ml for vaginal delivery

‣ EBL/cumulative blood loss of >1,000 ml for caesarian delivery

‣ Blood loss symptoms


What are the causes of PPH? The 4 Ts

Tone Tissue

Thrombin Trauma


Who will be your guides on this journey?

Name

Name Name

Name

Name

Name

Name

Name

Name

Name


How is [Hospital] doing in the prevention and proper treatment of PPH?


How is [Hospital] doing in the prevention and proper treatment of PPH?

Out of X,XXX deliveries, XX experienced PPH, or X%.

Based on hospital-provided data from 2014


What will success look like?


What will success look like?

‣ Reduced transfusions for PPH

‣ Reduced readmission rates

‣ Standardized PPH care


How we can make this a safe journey for all.


How we can make this a safe journey for all.

‣ Complete confidentiality

‣ Video is erased after discussion

‣ We’ll refine, not define

It’s amazing what will accomplish together.How we’ll avoid disasters.

It’s amazing what will accomplish together.How we’ll avoid disasters.

1. 3-way repeat back

2. Clear leader

3. Recap

4. Speak up for safety

5. Chain of command if needed


What are the main warning signs of PPH to be looking for?

To the top, shall we?

AND NOW,SOME PRO TIPS.

PT1. MAKE AN OUTLINE, THEN USE PRESENTER VIEW.

PT2. GO SEE THE ROOM AHEAD OF TIME AND TEST AV.

PT3. ALWAYS BRING EXTRA EVERYTHING.

PT4. KNOW WHO’S GOING TO TALK NEXT.

PT5. REHEARSE.

PT6. USE BUILDS. HERE’S HOW IN POWERPOINT:

PT6. USE BUILDS. HERE’S HOW IN KEYNOTE:

PT7. USE GREAT VISUALS FROM GOOGLE.

PT7. USE GREAT VISUALS FROM FLICKR.

PT8. USE GREAT VISUALS FROM STOCK.

PT7. FOLLOW THE TED COMMANDMENTS.

PT8. READ THIS BOOK.

PT9. LISTEN TO THIS GUY.

IN THE END, IT’S ABOUT MAKING A PERSUASIVE CASE

SIMPLY AND WITH HUMANITY.

LET’S GIVE THIS A TRY.

AND HERE COME THE JUDGES’ MARKS.

THANKS FOR BEING HERE.

better powerpoints better presentations

Business