This week we were given the link to this presentation by Hans Roseling, a Swedish professor and data guru.
I loved the way he presented his material. He was fun, informative, and easy to listen to. Not only was his presentation put together well, but he spoke in a way that his words captured your attention and the graphics perfectly complimented his speech.
I think in a time when we have so many cool gadgets and graphics to use, some people underestimate the human aspect of a good presentation. Most people will just put their speech in a slideshow, add graphics and then read it off in a horrible monotone with no connectivity to their audience.
Nothing irritates me more than monotone repetitive information.
So what's the best way to keep people's attention? Make your power-point a helper, not a showcase. Use the program to add visual interest to an already interesting report. Focus on your information and use the graphics to reiterate the point to the audience. Don't let it overtake you as the star of the show.
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