Six Mistakes in PowerPoint and How to Fix Them

Most of us learned to use PowerPoint the same way we learned all the other Microsoft programs, by trial and error along with an occasional tip from a co-worker. More and more, we are depending on PowerPoint as our primary communication tool. It has become essential that we know how to use the tool and how to use it to better communicate. This workshop covers six common mistakes when using PowerPoint. For each mistake numerous examples are given and two include detailed step-by-step “how to” guidelines. As a bonus, also included are one dozen PowerPoint tips the pros use to make great slides.

When you leave this session you will have learned:

• How to stop using PowerPoint as a teleprompter
• How to keep your slides from being too overwhelming
• What to do when you need both a presentation and a document
• Ten ideas for avoiding more boring lists of bullet points
• How to include more variety in your slides
• How to make your slides, and your presentation, more memorable
  
  

Session Length: One Hour