Here’s a typical presentation (with a witty, scathing commentary): “Hi, my name’s David and I’m going to talk to you about <subject>. Here’s a slide with that information.” OK, so far so good. This information is vital, and it’s the start of the presentation, so my focus isn’t 100%. I have the name and the subject, and I need that so […]
Nick Fury: “Bring the carrier about to 180, headed south! Take us to the water.” Pilot: “We’re flying blind! Navigation’s re-calibrating after the engine failure!” Fury: “Is the sun coming up?” Pilot: “Yes, sir.” Fury: “Then put it on the left!” The Best of the Best of the Best Experts master every tool and technique for their craft, putting in hundreds of hours
Never Forget the Basics Read More »
Today’s post is a time-saving tip for writing material. Strap in, it’s a belter: Just talk out loud. Even better, have a conversation. I know; brilliant, isn’t it? Don’t start enthusiastically typing your masterpiece, because you’ll probably create something flowery and eloquent, and… well, written. By saying the ideas out loud, you bypass the hours of delivery that
How It All Starts Have you ever paid more than you expected because the price quoted didn’t include VAT? I get infuriated when I decide to pay for something only to discover that the company actually wants a little bit more of my money. They didn’t tell me the correct price because, well, it’s just not what
Show Me Some Respect Read More »
“How can I improve my Powerpoint?” “How can I make my boring subject interesting?” “How do I engage the audience?” These are the sort of questions I get asked a lot. The answer to all of them is simple, really: deliver it to someone who’s outside your industry – I’m ideal for this, by the way* – and ask
Powerpoint Doesn’t Kill Presentations – People Do Read More »
