• Introduction
• You don't get dinged for using notes if you let everyone see them
• Many people learn better visually than verbally
• Use visual aids to enhance your presentation instead of detracting from it
• General Information
• Layout
1. 7x7 rule
2. Text 1/2" for 10' away
3. Use diagrams and charts instead of columns of numbers
• Use of color
1. Use 2 or 3 colors unless a picture
2. Red is a good color to draw attention
3. Be aware of meanings colors have - don't use red to highlight a big profit
4. There needs to be good contrast not just a difference in color
5. Note: some Power Point color combinations are terrible (Freelance Graphics had their templates laid out by graphic artists.  Microsoft didn't when they copied that feature.)
• Presenting the visual
1. Don't talk to the visual
2. Allow a few seconds for people to look at the visual before you start talking
• Before the presentation
1. Rehearse with the visual
2. How does the visual work in the room?
3. Check your equipment
1. Is the projector bulb good?
2. PC to projector connection (can you powerup your lap top then plug it in if your not the first speaker)
3. Will the flip chart leaning against the wall stand up on its own?
4. Backup is better - Plan to use LCD projector & make overheads for a backup
• Handout
• Hand them out before so audience can make notes on them
• Don't hand them out during your speech, people will be reading them
• Leave out sections you don't want people to read ahead
• Objects
• gives you something to do with your hands
• Must be big enough for everyone to see
• Pull them out in order to provide & talk about to give you an outline
• Flip Charts
• Use lines if you need to
• Flipping two pages at a time is quieter
• Only you can see notes in light pencil
• Overhead Transparencies
• Turn project off when not in use
• Use color & pictures
• Notes can be placed on the frame
• Use pencil as a pointer - Point while facing the audience
• Can reveal part of an overhead by pulling a paper back or stacking overheads
• Place paper under transparency not on it
1. Older projectors got hot
2. Helps to hold the paper in place
3. You can read ahead
• LCD Projectors
• Can update your presentation at the last minute (refer to an idea made by an other speaker earlier in the day)
• Can reveal part of a page with animation
1. Drawback - if you have to flip back to answer a question, each animated addition is a page you have to flip though
• You can use a laser pointer
• If you have to talk while pointing to a diagram, use a mike because you will have a hard time facing the audience.
• Conclusion
• Use visual aids to enhance your presentation instead of detracting from it

$Date: 2001/03/18 01:42:58 $ $Revision: 1.6 $