1. Always use at least size 18 point font.

See how this is impossible to read? When you use this size font, people wonder if you are purposefully trying to

make the information hard to read so that you can sabotage their careers. Then their mind wanders and they figure out a plan for revenge and you’ve completely lost the group.

Be careful to mind the tack someone placed in your seat after you presented this micro sized font.

See how easy it is to read this? When you use this size font,

people instantly love you and want to give you chocolate and flowers.

Or at least a thumbs up in the hallway after your presentation.

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2. Graphs & infographics are better than text.

July 2016 – sold 180K widgets, ‘17 110K widgets.

Aug 2016 – sold 170K widgets, ‘17 105K widgets

Sept 2016 – sold 190K widgets, ‘17 110K widgets

Nov 2016 – sold 210K widgets, ‘17 150K widgets

Dec 2016 – sold 245K widgets, ‘17 165K widgets

July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec100

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Sales2016 2017

• YOY Sales have decreased.• While Q3 showed a moderate dip in August,

in Q4, sales experienced significant growth.

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3. Provide a progress bar as a visual reference.

Stage 1: ResearchStage 2:AnalyzeStage 3: ReviewStage 4: Implement

4. Do a gut check every 7-10 minutes

No one enjoys pinging back and forth between respectfully looking at you in the back of the room while you’re speaking and swiveling their chair back to the screen at the front of the room. Plus, standing helps you to project your voice more and gives your words more authority.

5. Stand close to the screen when you present.

No one enjoys pinging back and forth between respectfully looking at you in the back of the room while you’re speaking and swiveling their chair back to the screen at the front of the room. Plus, standing helps you to project your voice more and gives your words more authority.