Jim, a budding professional, initially gave mundane presentations using PowerPoint, cluttered with headers, bullet points, sub bullets, and clip art. His presentations often confused and bored his audience, which hindered his career. However, Jim learned to focus on storytelling, structuring his presentations with a clear beginning, middle, and end. He now uses simple tools like paper or sticky notes for brainstorming and opts for props like whiteboards or flip charts when necessary.
When using PowerPoint, Jim adheres to the principle of ''less is more,'' using minimal text and clear visuals. He hides detailed notes to stay organized and rehearses thoroughly. This new approach has made his presentations more engaging and memorable, benefiting his audience and his career.
Vocabulary:
• presentation (noun): a talk or speech given to an audience.
• impact (noun): a strong effect or influence.
• header (noun): a title at the head of a page or section.
• bullet point (noun): a symbol used to introduce items in a list.
• chart (noun): a graphical representation of data.
• table (noun): a set of data arranged in rows and columns.
• clip art (noun): simple pictures and symbols available for computer users.
• structure (noun): the arrangement of and relations between the parts of something.
• visual (noun): an image or video used to illustrate something.
• rehearsal (noun): practice before giving a performance.
Sources: How to Give an Awesome (PowerPoint) Presentation (Wienot Films)