Don't Ever Give a Presentation

Pop quiz. Check all that apply.
A presentation:

• _ Is a great time to catch up on emails
• _ Looks like a ransom note with mismatched fonts and busy content
• _ Makes you realize you just lost an hour of your life - you'll never get it back

Business Week has a great article: "Deliver a Presentation like Steve Jobs" which gives 10 tips.  My favorites:

Try for an unforgettable moment
Give 'em a show
Sell the benefit

Sound advice.

Comments

[Mary Schmidt]

And, you should be able to give a "presentation" without any PowerPoint at all. (Of course, way too many people are co-dependent on PP - both presenters and audience.)

If you can't stand up and - on the fly - talk about something people want to hear...then back to the thinking and drawing board.