A free course sponsored by Working Smarter and authored by Rick Altman, author of “Why Most PowerPoints SUCK – And How you Can Make Them Better,” aims to show presenters how to use PowerPoint wisely (which sometimes may mean not at all) to capture an audience's attention, help them remember what was presented, and create a strong bond between presenter and audience.
This course is delivered via e-mail in six short 20-minute segments to those who register at www.smartdraw.com/ecourse-altman/signup.htm. The course series includes:
1. The Pain: Too Much Too Easy--many people "learn" how to use PowerPoint in less than 30 minutes, but that's not always a good thing. Control is key.
2. The Pain: Misguided Messaging--some presenters unwittingly turn the audience against them with their first few sentences. There is a better way.
3. The Pain: Stuck Inside the Slide--don't rely on the slide to spur creative ideas. Sometimes you shouldn't rely on PowerPoint at all.
4. The Solution: Surviving Bullets--slide wordiness is a silent presentation killer. Less is most definitely more.
5. The Solution: Thriving with Animation--using animation wisely and appropriately helps your audience get it, while keeping you on track.
6. The Solution: Working Smarter, Presenting Better--flexibility and some PowerPoint navigation tips and tricks can literally save your presentation.
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