really bad powerpoint introduction
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Does you presentation start out anything like this? If so you're in deep trouble (or worse) becuase you have insulted your client's intelligence and wasted their time. This contains examples from presentations I've seen, and the whole lot could be replaced by one slide. for tips see powerfulpointypresentations.com.auTRANSCRIPT
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Acme Widget’sAcme Widget’spresentation topresentation to
Red and Green Recycling Pty LtdRed and Green Recycling Pty Ltd
““Our widgets never fail”Our widgets never fail”
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Acme Widget’sAcme Widget’spresentation topresentation to
Red and Green Recycling Pty LtdRed and Green Recycling Pty Ltd
““Our widgets never fail”Our widgets never fail”
Errant apostropheDumbo
My logo looks awful
Your strap line is bigger than my name
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Our Founder and ChairmanOur Founder and Chairman
Francis (Frank) McCarthy, AO
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Our Founder and ChairmanOur Founder and Chairman
Francis (Frank) McCarthy, AONice jacket Frankie!
OOPS!
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Company HistoryCompany History 1936 – commence operation in Brisbane as Frank McCarthy and Co 1936 – commence operation in Brisbane as Frank McCarthy and Co
manufacturing screws t/o manufacturing screws t/o £15000 pa£15000 pa 1939 – selected as major supplier to defence for WWII1939 – selected as major supplier to defence for WWII 1945 – opened second office in Sydney t/o £ 250001945 – opened second office in Sydney t/o £ 25000 1959 – Partner John Andrews buys into business and sets up Melbourne 1959 – Partner John Andrews buys into business and sets up Melbourne
officeoffice 1965 – John Andrews dies, son Barry takes over his share1965 – John Andrews dies, son Barry takes over his share 1975 – Company floated – Frank appointed Chairman and Managing 1975 – Company floated – Frank appointed Chairman and Managing
DirectorDirector 1977 - Launch of the confabulator widget1977 - Launch of the confabulator widget 1983 - Launch of the multi- resonator1983 - Launch of the multi- resonator 1995 - Company changes name to Acme after Barry Andrews sells share 1995 - Company changes name to Acme after Barry Andrews sells share
package to CSRVpackage to CSRV !997 – interstate offices opened!997 – interstate offices opened 2002 – Launch of blart sub widget2002 – Launch of blart sub widget 2009 – Turnover $100,000,0002009 – Turnover $100,000,000
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Company HistoryCompany History 1936 – commence operation in Brisbane as Frank McCarthy and Co 1936 – commence operation in Brisbane as Frank McCarthy and Co
manufacturing screws t/o manufacturing screws t/o £15000 pa£15000 pa 1939 – selected as major supplier to defence for WWII1939 – selected as major supplier to defence for WWII 1945 – opened second office in Sydney t/o £ 250001945 – opened second office in Sydney t/o £ 25000 1959 – Partner John Andrews buys into business and sets up Melbourne 1959 – Partner John Andrews buys into business and sets up Melbourne
officeoffice 1965 – John Andrews dies, son Barry takes over his share1965 – John Andrews dies, son Barry takes over his share 1975 – Company floated – Frank appointed Chairman and Managing 1975 – Company floated – Frank appointed Chairman and Managing
DirectorDirector 1977 - Launch of the confabulator widget1977 - Launch of the confabulator widget 1983 - Launch of the multi- resonator1983 - Launch of the multi- resonator 1995 - Company changes name to Acme after Barry Andrews sells share 1995 - Company changes name to Acme after Barry Andrews sells share
package to CSRVpackage to CSRV !997 – interstate offices opened!997 – interstate offices opened 2002 – Launch of blart sub widget2002 – Launch of blart sub widget 2009 – Turnover $100,000,0002009 – Turnover $100,000,000
Please, in the name of everything that is holy and sacred, do not read this out to me, or explain it!
What’s with the logo on every slide?
Are you afraid I’ll forget where I am?
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Our OfficesOur Offices
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Our OfficesOur OfficesUh oh! The building and the team must be coming next
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Head OfficeHead Office
Logan City, Queensland
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The Management TeamThe Management Team
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Organisation ChartOrganisation ChartManaging
Director
Sales Manager
Operations Manager
HR Manager
Finance & Admin Manager
Executive Assistant
Area Manager Qld/NT
Area Manager Vic/Tas
Area Manager WA/SA
Area Manager WA/SA
Factory Manager
Production Manager
Safety Manager
Quality Manager
Purchasing Manager
Payroll Assistant Manager
Training Manager
Personnel Manager
Contracts Manager
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
ReceptionistOHS Manager
Cleaner
Canteen
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Organisation ChartOrganisation ChartManaging
Director
Sales Manager
Operations Manager
HR Manager
Finance & Admin Manager
Executive Assistant
Area Manager Qld/NT
Area Manager Vic/Tas
Area Manager WA/SA
Area Manager WA/SA
Factory Manager
Production Manager
Safety Manager
Quality Manager
Purchasing Manager
Payroll Assistant Manager
Training Manager
Personnel Manager
Contracts Manager
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
ReceptionistOHS Manager
Cleaner
Canteen
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Our VisionOur Vision
To capture 80% of the Australian widget To capture 80% of the Australian widget market by Q4 2012market by Q4 2012
We are dedicated to ensuring We are dedicated to ensuring unquestionable customer satisfaction unquestionable customer satisfaction through quality solutions and competitive through quality solutions and competitive pricing.pricing.
Our MissionOur Mission
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Our VisionOur Vision
To capture 80% of the Australian widget To capture 80% of the Australian widget market by Q4 2012market by Q4 2012
We are dedicated to ensuring We are dedicated to ensuring unquestionable customer satisfaction unquestionable customer satisfaction through quality solutions and competitive through quality solutions and competitive pricing.pricing.
Our MissionOur Mission
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Our Core ValuesOur Core ValuesThe 6 Pillars of Our ValuesThe 6 Pillars of Our Values StaffStaff Understanding that our employees are our most valuable and valued resource Understanding that our employees are our most valuable and valued resource Sharing our knowledge, skills, vision and objectives - openly and Sharing our knowledge, skills, vision and objectives - openly and honestlyhonestly Committing to creating a great place for our staff to work, grow and prosper Committing to creating a great place for our staff to work, grow and prosper Respecting and encouraging our employees' ideas, diversity and cultures Respecting and encouraging our employees' ideas, diversity and cultures Resolving conflicts quickly and professionallyResolving conflicts quickly and professionally CustomersCustomers Realising that our success is measured by the success of our customers Realising that our success is measured by the success of our customers Remaining committed to our customers and to delivering service and solutions Remaining committed to our customers and to delivering service and solutions Being passionate about solving our customers' problems and exploring new opportunities with Being passionate about solving our customers' problems and exploring new opportunities with
themthemIntegrityIntegrity Being honest and ethical in everything we do Being honest and ethical in everything we do Staying true to our commitments, and treating others with mutual respect and trustStaying true to our commitments, and treating others with mutual respect and trustExcellenceExcellence Striving to achieve excellence in all areas of our business - technical, operational, and Striving to achieve excellence in all areas of our business - technical, operational, and
administrative administrative Priding ourselves on bringing outstanding results to everything we doPriding ourselves on bringing outstanding results to everything we doInnovationInnovation Looking for creative, new or better ways to develop our expertise in all areas of business Looking for creative, new or better ways to develop our expertise in all areas of business Promoting creativity, exploration and imagination as the bedrock of our workPromoting creativity, exploration and imagination as the bedrock of our workAgilityAgility Embracing change, flexibility and adaptation in a rapidly evolving world Embracing change, flexibility and adaptation in a rapidly evolving world Striving to predict change and working with our customers and employees to adapt to those Striving to predict change and working with our customers and employees to adapt to those
changeschanges
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Our Core ValuesOur Core ValuesThe 6 Pillars of Our ValuesThe 6 Pillars of Our Values StaffStaff Understanding that our employees are our most valuable and valued resource Understanding that our employees are our most valuable and valued resource Sharing our knowledge, skills, vision and objectives - openly and Sharing our knowledge, skills, vision and objectives - openly and honestlyhonestly Committing to creating a great place for our staff to work, grow and prosper Committing to creating a great place for our staff to work, grow and prosper Respecting and encouraging our employees' ideas, diversity and cultures Respecting and encouraging our employees' ideas, diversity and cultures Resolving conflicts quickly and professionallyResolving conflicts quickly and professionally CustomersCustomers Realising that our success is measured by the success of our customers Realising that our success is measured by the success of our customers Remaining committed to our customers and to delivering service and solutions Remaining committed to our customers and to delivering service and solutions Being passionate about solving our customers' problems and exploring new opportunities with Being passionate about solving our customers' problems and exploring new opportunities with
themthemIntegrityIntegrity Being honest and ethical in everything we do Being honest and ethical in everything we do Staying true to our commitments, and treating others with mutual respect and trustStaying true to our commitments, and treating others with mutual respect and trustExcellenceExcellence Striving to achieve excellence in all areas of our business - technical, operational, and Striving to achieve excellence in all areas of our business - technical, operational, and
administrative administrative Priding ourselves on bringing outstanding results to everything we doPriding ourselves on bringing outstanding results to everything we doInnovationInnovation Looking for creative, new or better ways to develop our expertise in all areas of business Looking for creative, new or better ways to develop our expertise in all areas of business Promoting creativity, exploration and imagination as the bedrock of our workPromoting creativity, exploration and imagination as the bedrock of our workAgilityAgility Embracing change, flexibility and adaptation in a rapidly evolving world Embracing change, flexibility and adaptation in a rapidly evolving world Striving to predict change and working with our customers and employees to adapt to those Striving to predict change and working with our customers and employees to adapt to those
changeschanges
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Our ProductsOur Products
confabulators
resonators
blarts
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Our ProductsOur Products
confabulators
resonators
blarts
This is all I’m interested in
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Our CustomersOur CustomersArnott's CampbellsArnott's CampbellsAustralia Post RetailAustralia Post RetailAWCR (Australia Wide Computer AWCR (Australia Wide Computer Repairs)Repairs)BASFBASFBendigo Health CareBendigo Health CareBerleiBerleiBHP BillitonBHP BillitonBlackwoodsBlackwoodsBlueScope SteelBlueScope SteelBMWBMWBondsBondsBPBPCaltexCaltexCapral Aluminium.Capral Aluminium.CaterpillarCaterpillarCCACCACHHCHHCloroxCloroxCNHCNHCompaqCompaqCorporate ExpressCorporate ExpressCosta'sCosta'sCrop CareCrop CareCUBCUB
Davey PumpsDavey PumpsDefence IndustriesDefence IndustriesDieboldDieboldDrayton CoalDrayton CoalDupontDupontEli LillyEli LillyEnergizerEnergizerEnergy AustraliaEnergy AustraliaEpworth HospitalEpworth HospitalEricssonEricssonFletcher ChallengeFletcher ChallengeFlintFlintFrito LayFrito Lay
FuchsFuchsHanimexHanimexHardy SpicerHardy SpicerHasbroHasbroHewlett PackardHewlett PackardHillsHillsHondaHondaHoneywellHoneywellHuntsmanHuntsmanIBMIBMIncitec PivotIncitec PivotJohnson & Johnson PacificJohnson & Johnson Pacific
Mt Isa MinesMt Isa MinesNational FoodsNational FoodsNestle'Nestle'NissanNissanNu FarmNu FarmOrica (Group)Orica (Group)
Orica Chemnet GroupOrica Chemnet GroupOrica Consumer Products (Dulux)Orica Consumer Products (Dulux)Orica Mining ServicesOrica Mining ServicesPacific PowerPacific PowerPepsiPepsiPeters & BrownesPeters & BrownesPhilips (Medical Systems)Philips (Medical Systems)PPGPPGPrinces Alexander HospitalPrinces Alexander HospitalProtector AllsafeProtector AllsafeQantasQantasQenosQenosQueensland HealthQueensland HealthQuicksilverQuicksilverRelianceReliance
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Our CustomersOur CustomersArnott's CampbellsArnott's CampbellsAustralia Post RetailAustralia Post RetailAWCR (Australia Wide Computer AWCR (Australia Wide Computer Repairs)Repairs)BASFBASFBendigo Health CareBendigo Health CareBerleiBerleiBHP BillitonBHP BillitonBlackwoodsBlackwoodsBlueScope SteelBlueScope SteelBMWBMWBondsBondsBPBPCaltexCaltexCapral Aluminium.Capral Aluminium.CaterpillarCaterpillarCCACCACHHCHHCloroxCloroxCNHCNHCompaqCompaqCorporate ExpressCorporate ExpressCosta'sCosta'sCrop CareCrop CareCUBCUB
Davey PumpsDavey PumpsDefence IndustriesDefence IndustriesDieboldDieboldDrayton CoalDrayton CoalDupontDupontEli LillyEli LillyEnergizerEnergizerEnergy AustraliaEnergy AustraliaEpworth HospitalEpworth HospitalEricssonEricssonFletcher ChallengeFletcher ChallengeFlintFlintFrito LayFrito Lay
FuchsFuchsHanimexHanimexHardy SpicerHardy SpicerHasbroHasbroHewlett PackardHewlett PackardHillsHillsHondaHondaHoneywellHoneywellHuntsmanHuntsmanIBMIBMIncitec PivotIncitec PivotJohnson & Johnson PacificJohnson & Johnson Pacific
Mt Isa MinesMt Isa MinesNational FoodsNational FoodsNestle'Nestle'NissanNissanNu FarmNu FarmOrica (Group)Orica (Group)
Orica Chemnet GroupOrica Chemnet GroupOrica Consumer Products (Dulux)Orica Consumer Products (Dulux)Orica Mining ServicesOrica Mining ServicesPacific PowerPacific PowerPepsiPepsiPeters & BrownesPeters & BrownesPhilips (Medical Systems)Philips (Medical Systems)PPGPPGPrinces Alexander HospitalPrinces Alexander HospitalProtector AllsafeProtector AllsafeQantasQantasQenosQenosQueensland HealthQueensland HealthQuicksilverQuicksilverRelianceReliance
What priority will I get?
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Somebody…. anybody… please….poke me in the eye with a satay stick.
When will they ever say anything I’m interested in?
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