In this FastCompany.com article, Dave’s survey on what annoys audiences about bad PowerPoint presentations is used as a starting point for the author giving some tips on using images in presentations.
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Axis that doesn’t start at zero; Issue #380 January 10, 2017
If you read articles by data visualization experts on the topic of measurement axes that don’t start at zero, you will find one common theme: strong opposition to the idea. While I agree with them in most cases, I want to suggest an exception to this rule. Let’s start with the key issue. By default,…
Showing performance where we want to be below a goal; Issue #379 December 20, 2016
Showing performance where the desire is to remain below a standard (vs. the usual above the goal)
Focusing the message for variance analysis; Slide Makeover #86
Focus your message with a visual that highlights important variances
Order data to support your message; Issue #378 December 6, 2016
When comparing values, make sure the order supports the message
Monster.com November 22, 2016
Dave is one of the experts quoted in this article titled “10 PowerPoint hacks to make your presentations look more professional”: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/powerpoint-hacks-1116.
Handling requests for one slide only; Issue #377 November 22, 2016
In two recent customized workshops a participant asked how to handle a request from an executive to provide just one single slide, instead of a full presentation. In this article I’d like to share my advice if you receive such a request. First of all, let’s discuss why an executive makes this type of request.…
Quality of conclusion, not Quantity of work; Issue #376 November 8, 2016
One of the issues I often see in presentations is a slide with a spreadsheet showing all the calculations that were done when analyzing a situation or set of data. This is usually an indication of a fundamental difference in what the presenter thinks the executives want and what the executives actually need. The presenter…
Less isn’t more, Clear is More; Issue #375 October 25, 2016
In my customized workshops I show makeovers of slides the participants have provided to show how cutting the information overload makes the message much clearer for the audience. I often hear someone say that this is an example of the “less is more” approach. In this article, I want to explain why I don’t think…
How to get the audience to care about your presentation; Issue #374 October 11, 2016
In two of my customized workshops recently, participants asked how they can keep the audience engaged during the presentation. This is not the first time this question has been asked. I think every presenter wants their audience to pay attention to what they are saying. Today I want to suggest how you can do this.…