Superior Slides for Perfect Presentations

How to create high-impact slides that make the presenter shine

with Andy Gurnett



The way your slides look and the way they present your message is often forgotten in the flurry of activity around getting content into slides and preparing what to say. But visuals are important. The tone and impact of what you say has to be matched by your slides. Otherwise you can dilute your message or even run the risk of confusing people or distracting from what you want to get across.

In this one-day workshop, Andy Gurnett will share the techniques of preparing slides that are visually aligned to the goal of your presentation. Using the exclusive 'Represent' communication system, you will learn what to include on your slides, where to put it, and even whether to use a slide at all.

If you prepare slides for yourself or for other people, this workshop will give you the tools to make the presenter shine!

Participants should bring a laptop and some of their own slides that they can work on.

 

Detail

Date:
Duration: 1, day(s)
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fee: $425.00
Venue: TBC

Fees are subjected to prevailing GST of 7%

For more information, please contact JobsDB Learning at 65788111 or email to learning@jobsdb.com.sg

Payment must be made before the commencement of the workshop. No cancellation is allowed 7 days prior to workshop.

Outline

Setting the scene
Case study – great visuals and great presenters
What makes a great slide?
Presentation tools – what are your options?
The Right Angle 'Represent' Communication System

Visuals 101
Colours, fonts and text
Templates, logos and corporate 'musts'
Animation makes your head explode
Hello, Goodbye

What about graphics?
A picture is worth a thousand words
The dreaded clipart!
Your slide is a canvas – learn to think like a designer

Data-driven presentations
Charts and graphs – how to make them interesting
Data tables – how to give them impact
Complex information – how to make things clear

Putting it all together
Slide solutions – team analysis of slides
Personal slide development

Facilitators

About Andy Gurnett
Andy Gurnett has been working in HRD in Singapore and the region for over 16 years, and is now Director of The Right Angle. Here he helps organisations to develop high-performing, innovative teams and individuals to communicate with clarity and passion. He believes that understanding ourselves well help us to better understand others, which in turn leads to more productive working relationships. His practical, no-nonsense approach to learning ensures that participants acquire skills and knowledge that they can use right away.

Methodology

This workshop is highly interactive and participative, with lots of group work and stimulating discussion. Participants will find the workshop enjoyable, practical and interesting. Everyone will receive a workbook packed tips and advice.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who creates presentation slides, whether for themselves or for others.

Testimonials

“The workshop was very interactive and had lots of examples to work on.”
Yuliana Hendarto
Ploh Group Pte Ltd

“This workshop helps to highlight and introduce key concepts to make effective slides for work.”
Lee Yi Ni
Pro-Matrix Pte Ltd

“Andy's insights into what makes a slide both effective and interesting, combined with his understanding of the overall flow of a presentation and his skills as a teacher, make this programme a very productive and eye-opening learning experience.”
Alison Lester
Director, AJ Lester Communication Training
Author of Present for Success

Objectives

Choose appropriate presentation tools
Gain an understanding of the principles of slide design
Select images that shine and support
Use animation to create clarity and understanding
Develop a successful approach for using your company templates
Make potentially boring data slides interesting
Learn handy PowerPoint tips

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