Why most PowerPoint presentations suck : and how you can make them better

✍ Scribed by Altman, Rick

• Publisher: Rick Altman;CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform;Harvest Books
• Year: 2012
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 327
• Edition: 3rd ed
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

THIRD EDITION: Did you learn PowerPoint in 30 minutes? Join the crowd...most people get no more than a half-hour of training time with PowerPoint before they are tasked with making what is likely to be a first impression of themselves or their company. This book is for earnest presenters and presentation designers who want to escape the perils that entrap so many who turn to PowerPoint for their presentations

✦ Table of Contents

Content: Ch. 1. The 30-minute syndrome --
Ch. 2. The cram-everything-in obsession --
Ch. 3. Look at me!! --
Ch. 4. Is your message upside-down --
Ch. 5. Bitter backgrounds --
Ch. 6. The scourge of custom animation --
Ch. 7. Can PowerPoint mak you stupid --
Ch. 8. Surviving bullets --
Ch. 9. Thriving with masters and layouts --
Ch. 10. The theory of the theme --
Ch. 11. Creating shows within your show --
Ch. 12. The art of transparency --
Ch. 13. Thriving with animation --
Ch. 14. More with animation --
Ch. 15. The meaning of design --
Ch. 16. Too much text! --
Ch. 17. Designing presentations for remote delivery --
Ch. 18. It's nice to share --
Ch. 19. Real-world Makeovers --
Ch. 20. Better than bullets --
Ch. 21. Fighting nerves --
Ch. 22. Working the room --
Ch. 23. Thoughts from the experts --
Ch. 24. Creating a smarter interface --
Ch. 25. Creating intelligent presentations --
Ch. 26. Fabulous photos --
Ch. 27. Junk & miscellany.

✦ Subjects

Microsoft PowerPoint (Computer file);Presentation graphics software.;Business presentations -- Graphic methods.