May 28 2009

Seven Tips for Using Analogies in PowerPoint Presentations

I used this baseball analogy in Japan. Go Ichiro!

I used this baseball analogy in Japan. Go Ichiro!

When you’re presenting a complex or unfamiliar concept, an analogy can be a very effective communication tool. An analogy draws connections between something unfamiliar and something well-known – e.g., web governance (complex / unfamiliar) and baseball (straightforward / familiar). Continue reading “Seven Tips for Using Analogies in PowerPoint Presentations”

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Feb 11 2009

Time is the Root of All PowerPoint Evil

People love to hate PowerPoint, but the real problem is time

People love to hate PowerPoint, but the real problem is time management. (c)iStockphoto/Rickard Blommengren

When it comes to bad PowerPoint presentations, most people love to blame the tool or software. However, it’s interesting that many other people can use the same tool and achieve completely different results.

You might be able to rack up the different outcomes to a person’s experience and expertise, but I believe all ‘PowerPoint evil’ can be traced back to the simple issue of time – and how we manage it or choose to spend it. Continue reading “Time is the Root of All PowerPoint Evil”

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