Influential PowerPoint Presentations

by University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute Claim Listing

A well-thought-out and constructed PowerPoint presentation can be an extremely effective way of communicating complex information quickly and efficiently to a range of audiences including senior officials and decision makers.

$655

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6 Hours

Course Details

A well-thought-out and constructed PowerPoint presentation can be an extremely effective way of communicating complex information quickly and efficiently to a range of audiences including senior officials and decision makers.

Hence, the ability to prepare and deliver effective PowerPoint presentations is a foundation skill for many in both the public and private sectors.

A combination of examples, discussions, and hands-on exercises will be used to assist participants in drafting presentations that are well organized, logical in terms of delivering content and messages, and easy to follow.

Templates and checklists for planning, drafting and editing presentations will be reviewed and provided to participants.

Note: This course focuses on the development and organization of content for a PowerPoint presentation and not on the technical capabilities of PowerPoint software.

 

Topics:

  • What constitutes an influential PowerPoint presentation?
  • Types of presentations (information, discussion, decision)
  • Planning the presentation: identifying the audience, the intent of the presentation and desired outcome
  • Key components of a presentation: issue summary, background, current status, options/recommendations, considerations, conclusion and next steps
  • Finding the right balance between detail and conciseness
  • Elements of style
  • Key challenges and lessons learned: eliminating unnecessary content, developing messages that resonate, collaborative writing, working with tight deadlines, etc.
  • Ottawa Branch

    55 Laurier Avenue East, 12th Floor, Ottawa

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