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Before & After Slide Examples

Do you want your imagination tweaked so you can think of new ways to show information on your slides? Do you want new ideas on how to create more image-oriented slides? You can quickly peruse these "before" and "after" slides to consider new ways to create message-focused slides.

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Change PowerPoint Format

Want to learn how to suggest a change? Use this format to help you logically and persuasively convince your audience. You are coached to talk about the benefits for all the people involved. Click the image to see an executive summary of this topic. Try it out.

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Influence PowerPoint Format

Need help creating a persuasive presentation? This format helps you think about identifying the key evidence you must present in order to convince your audience. Click the image to see an executive summary of this topic. Try it out.

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Point, Click & Wow: Chapter 1

Do you feel disorganized? Do people tell you, "You just didn't get to the point." Download this chapter to learn processes for organizing content around key messages. This chapter provides you with methods, worksheets, and guidelines to influence others through both storytelling and logic.

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Presentation Survey Results

Claudyne Wilder and Geetesh Bajaj conducted one of the first PowerPoint presentation surveys. Read here some of the results and what professionals must do in order to create and give more results-oriented presentations.

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10 Steps to Your Success

Assess your presentation effectiveness. First take a "quick-read" of the 10 Steps. Rate yourself. Then read more about the step (s) that interest you.

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