by Alan | Apr 27, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, PowerPoint
Our local newspaper ran a front page article today on the use of PowerPoint. Who knew that such skills were worthy of the #1 spot in the daily news? And with it’s opening paragraph leading the way:Some of the world’s most satisfying naps, deepest...
by Alan | Apr 5, 2006 | Book Reviews, Communication skills, Delivery, PowerPoint
Had a speaker I was working with the other day express shock that I recommended removal of an agenda slide from their PowerPoint. “Shouldn’t I tell them what I’m going to tell them, tell them, and tell them what I told them?” That is one...
by Alan | Mar 28, 2006 | Communication skills, Don't!, PowerPoint
Been pounding the keyboard rehashing course materials. Have seen precious little in the way of presentations of late. Thus the quietness. It’ll pick up.I did work with two folks this week and in helping them hash out their message, both essentially said,...
by Alan | Mar 9, 2006 | Communication skills, Don't!, PowerPoint
Watched a speaker today get up in a sequence of speakers, pick up the remote to the overhead projector (only presenter to use the projector), and ask loud enough for everyone to hear, “How do you turn this thing on?” I suppose an easier method to impress...
by Alan | Feb 14, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, PowerPoint
Was reviewing a webcast today with some folks. Interesting to see their reaction. It was postulated that it appeared that the presenters were not in sync with the slides. Since I had inside information on the preparation of the webcast, I know that that is exactly the...
by Alan | Jan 14, 2006 | Communication skills, Delivery, PowerPoint
Many folks rave over Steve Jobs’ (CEO, Apple) presentations. Garr Reynolds blogged on it, sharing Guy Kawasaki’s thoughts. Bert Decker rated him the #1 communicator for 2005.So I went to take a look for myself.His delivery mechanics are far from polished....
