Dave Paradi's PowerPoint Tip Issue #112 June 27, 2006 Published & Copyright by Dave Paradi of ThinkOutsideTheSlide.com Circulation 8,042
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In this issue: Latest posts to the PowerPoint Ideas blog 25 Time Savings Tips E-book gift "Guide to PowerPoint" book launch One-on-one sessions in Orlando FL July 22nd Dave's Travel Schedule
Latest posts to my blog at: http://pptideas.blogspot.com : What is the purpose of a handout? When "white space" on a PowerPoint slide is a bad thing Why Do Presenters Look at the PowerPoint slide on the Screen?
Linking Excel Data to PowerPoint Slides recording now available A number of people couldn't make the sold-out webinar last week on linking data in Excel to a PowerPoint slide to save tons of time rekeying every month. The recording is now available at: http://www.ThinkOutsideTheSlide.com/wtlinkexcel.htm
25 Time Saving Tips E-book As you know, all of the past newsletter are archived on my web site. But many of you don't have time to search the over 100 issues for time saving tips. So I did it for you and have produced a 16 page summary of what I believe are the top 25 tips that will save you time when using PowerPoint - some even I had forgotten. And I have decided that it will be my gift to you. Just go to http://www.ThinkOutsideTheSlide.com/25tips.htm and you can download your copy. I am also giving you permission to send it to as many people as you would like to - so think of colleagues, associates, customers, suppliers or friends who would benefit and e-mail it to them. Thanks for your support over the years.
"Guide to PowerPoint" Book Launch After two years of work, I am pleased to share that the book I have been working on for Prentice Hall is now available. It is officially a text aimed at MBA and communications students, but it is most valuable for anyone who does business or professional presentations. What is unique about this book is that it combines the best ideas on slide design (i.e. "what" should be on your slides and "why") with clear instructions on how to create your slides (the "how to do it" piece). We don't go into detail on all the features you will never use, we focus on only the information you need to make high-impact business presentations. That's why this book will be used at the Wall Street Journal's #1 ranked MBA program starting this fall. As I have shared with others, my editor and co-author, Professor Mary Munter, forced me to take my game to a new level. When you are asked to author an academic text, the expectations are much higher than I imagined. So what we created is better than anything I have done before. That's why I have retired all of my previous books except the quick start guide. This book is that good. But I knew that experienced presenters would want even more once they read "Guide to PowerPoint". There were some ideas that were too advanced for the students in the target market, so after the book went to print last month, I spent hours capturing 26 of my latest innovative techniques that allow presenters to customize their presentations like never before. And I created a companion e- book called "Guide to Advanced PowerPoint Techniques". You can learn more about the books on my web site at http://www.ThinkOutsideTheSlide.com/guidetoppt.htm . I negotiated a price for my customers that is lower than what you can buy it on Amazon for, and my advanced techniques book is only available on my web site. This book makes an excellent reference book for staff joining your organization or as a learning resource for sales or professional staff. E-mail me for bulk pricing information. This book will be the key reference material in all of my future seminars and workshops. I hope you enjoy the book and I look forward to hearing your reviews. My large order with Prentice Hall has been placed and the books are on a truck as you read this and I expect to have them any day now. Your order will be shipped as soon as I get the books in my hands.
One-on-one sessions in Orlando July 22, 2006 If you are going to be in the Orlando, FL area on July 22nd, I am offering some one-hour time slots on the morning of Saturday July 22nd for one-on-one coaching or consulting. We can work on a section of your slides that you want to make more powerful, we can do an overall review of your slide design or another topic that would be most helpful to you. In one session, you could cut hours off your design and preparation time. E-mail me at Dave@ThinkOutsideTheSlide.com to schedule your session.
Dave's Travel Schedule You can save money by booking me to speak to your organization or conference when I am close to your area for other clients. Here's where I will be in the next few months: July 11 Toronto, ON July 20-25 Orlando, FL July 27 Toronto, ON August 24 Toronto, ON November 3 London, ON December 6-10 Vancouver, BC January 29-30, 2007 Cincinnati, OH May 25-26, 2007 London, ON E-mail me at Dave@ThinkOutsideTheSlide.com to discuss your upcoming event.
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