How to use PowerPoint effectively
I am often on the look out for good, practical tips on creating and delivering PowerPoint presentations. Say what you will about the venerable PPT, but it remains the lingua franca of business and educational communication. I recently came across this excellent post by Guy Kawasaki; “The 10/20/30 Rule of PowerPoint”. Guy has recently started blogging and I’m looking forward to reading his thoughts on start-ups, entrepreneurship and technology. His most recent book, “The Art of the Start” is also very high on my reading list.
Many of the points Guy raises are spot on. I’ve always felt that PowerPoint should be used as an aid in delivering a message, and not serve as the message itself. So, I tend to keep my presentations simple - a few bullets points per slide, not too much text, clear, easy to understand graphics, and no animations or needless distractions. Even though Guy’s post specifically talks about how to create a presentation when pitching a VC, I think his tips could serve as an operating guide for creating a better presentation.
