MBA Presentation Skills

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Death by PowerPoint

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What will set you apart?

Preparation

Delivery

Slides

Start with the end in mind

Know Your Audience

Content:

Avoid a “Dump”

Show me the money…

• A good example

• Show enthusiasm

• Start strong, end strong

• Move away from the podium

• Remember the “B” key

• Make good eye contact

• Gestures, body language

• Practice (as a team)

Delivery

Slides: The Basics

• Color

• Bullets– 7 words– 2 lines or less– Parallel phrasing

• Fonts– Size and Style

• Graphics

Depicting Reality

Depicting Data

Pie ChartsPercentages: 4-6 slices

Horizontal Bar ChartsCompare quantities: 4-8 bars

Vertical Bar ChartsChanges in quantity over time: 4-8 bars

Line ChartsDemonstrate trends

Final Notes

• Remember that YOU are the presentation

• Visit www.presentationzen.com and www.garrreynolds.com