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Comment on How to Make Creative PowerPoint Presentations by Jamie Garroch

Jamie Garroch — Wed, 12 May 2010 18:37:34 +0000

I love this sentence Tobias: The problem by starting in PowerPoint is that you think “linear”. I’ve struggled with this myself for years and watched others do the same. Many presentations written these days are presented to multiple audiences over and over again yet each of those audiences usually wants to hear something different or even interact with the presenter to get the most out of the limited time.

That’s why I thought “wouldn’t it be nice if you weren’t restricted by the serial [linear] nature of presentation software and instead could navigate it like a Web site and thus deliver a more dynamic and reactive speech”.

The answer seemed to be “present hierarchically instead of serially” and that’s why I created ActivePresentation Designer.

Of course, your point about software tools is absolutely right and even in the YouTube tutorial, I start by using pen and paper. It’s the only way!

Comment on How to Make Creative PowerPoint Presentations by Travis Dahle

Travis Dahle — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:21:13 +0000

Great point - I used to do this years ago when I didn’t know any better and I can’t believe I did it. When I look back at it now I’m amazed at how much better my presentations could have been if I would have started on paper. I love using Duarte Design’s idea of sticky notes - that way you can move them around and really be creative!

Good post.

Comment on How to Make Creative PowerPoint Presentations by Tobias Schelle

Tobias Schelle — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:37:23 +0000

One way to ‘block’ the presentation and keep it as “support” would be to practice the presentation without the slides. In that way you won’t be too attached to the slides.

Comment on How to Make Creative PowerPoint Presentations by Presentation Skills

Presentation Skills — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:25:32 +0000

People often lose sight of their own story getting caught up with the connecting each slide to their outline. I would like to hear more about how to ‘block’ the presentation while incorporating PowerPoint but not relying on it. Please help!

Comment on Presentation Skills - How Do You Reach Everyone in the Room? by Presentation Skills

Presentation Skills — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:37:47 +0000

Its so true that reaching everyone in the room involves making your way around the room. Calling out names for ideas or questions. Make it a game at the beginning just so your audience knows that you plan to keep them on their toes as well. Adults get tired and daydream just as much as kids! Great tips here.

Comment on The Purpose of a PowerPoint Presentation by Tobias Schelle

Tobias Schelle — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:12:32 +0000

@Georgina

I just tested it and it works. If you don’t receive it within 5 minutes, try to check you junk folder.

Tobias

Comment on The Purpose of a PowerPoint Presentation by Georgina MacInnis

Georgina MacInnis — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:02:22 +0000

I’ve been trying for the past 48 hours to download a copy of the samples offered. No luck.
The samples are e-mailed but it is impossible to open them.
I’m disappointed! Why purchase a package when the same will not work.
Maybe you can advise.
Georgina