Power-point Guidelines

Group PresentationsFMIS 3141 SP10

Avoid Death by Power-point

Only bozos read from their slides:Avoid full sentences/paragraphs

Keep text simple:Max: 40 words / Min: 30 pt font

Use presentation notes:Write a script for each slide

Great Style = Effective Message

KEYS TO EFFECTIVE MESSAGES• Brief text & iconic images• Highly organized & audience focused• Great examples & compelling stories

Great Style = Effective Message

EXAMPLES OF GREAT STYLES10/20/30: Guy KawasakiPecha Kucha: Daniel PinkMaster Class: Larry Lessig, Steve Jobs

10/20/30

10 slides20 minutes (maximum)30 point font (minimum)

• 4-5min: 8-10 slides (30-60 sec/slide)• Slides for main ideas/sections + a few

images/examples

Guy Kawasaki10/20/30 EXAMPLE: Slides from “Art of Innovation”

Pecha Kucha

Traditional: 20 slides, 20 seconds each (6min 40sec Total)

Emphasizes focus, visual narrative, and performance

• 4-5min: 12-15 slides (20 sec/slide)• Slides of images that complement script

Dan PinkPecha Kucha EXAMPLE: “Emotionally Intelligent Signage”

Master Class

Set the Theme; Provide an Outline; Demonstrate Enthusiasm; Make it Visual; Give ‘em a Show; Rehearse; Provide a take-away

• 4-5min: Up to 20 slides (variable) • Slides with short text, images, movies

synchronized to emphasize script

Lawrence LessigMaster EXAMPLE: TED Talk “user-generated content”

Steve JobsMaster TUTORIAL: BNET “Present like Steve Jobs”

Evaluation Criteria

• Organize: Avoid "Laundry List," More is less• Present: Poise, Polish, Enthusiasm, Interest• Audience: Tell a Story, Offer Compelling

Examples, Be Memorable

Create a presentation your audience will enjoy!

References

• Gallo, Carmine. “Present Like Steve Jobs.” BNET. 4/17/08. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-ntLGOyHw4&feature=fvw.

• Kawasaki, Guy. “Art of Innovation.” Open Forum. 1/11/10. http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/the-world/article/guy-kawasakis-the-art-of-innovation-from-ces-2010-guy-kawasaki.

References continued

• Kawasaki, Guy. “Guy Kawasaki 10-20-30 Presentation Rule.” Youtube.com. 8/08/06. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liQLdRk0Ziw.

• Lessig, Lawrence. “Larry Lessig on laws that choke creativity.” TED.com. 11/01/07. http://www.ted.com/talks/larry_lessig_says_the_law_is_strangling_creativity.html.

References continued

• Pink, Dan. “Emotionally Intelligent Signage.” Youtube.com. 8/28/10. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NZOt6BkhUg.

Credits

• IMAGE: “Lawrence Lessig.” Brocken Dossiers. http://www.wizards-of-os.org/typo3temp/pics/c403c6ca38.jpg (4/16/10).

• IMAGE: “Steve Jobs and Iphone.” Arts Journal. http://www.artsjournal.com/dewey21c/steve-jobs-iphone.png (4/16/10).

Credits continued

• IMAGE: “Guy Kawasaki.” Idea Champions. http://www.ideachampions.com/weblogs/GuyKawasaki5.jpg (4/16/10).

• IMAGE: “Daniel Pink.” The Miller Company. http://www.themillercompany.com/Portals/41668/images//DanPink-resized-600.jpg (4/16/10).