How to Make Better Presentations

1. John Montoya
CSU-Global
Contemporary Business
Writing and Communication
ORG 536
Dr. Robert “Bobby”
Olszewski
November 17, 2013

2. Introduction
In many organizations presentations are
used to utilized to relay information to
employees. A presentation must be
attractive to the employees. Every
presentation must have a good message
along with attractive visual aids. The
person delivering the information must
present the information with great
confidence and energy. They must be
prepared for everything.

3. Starting with text
When delivering information remember
to make the information clear and to the
point.
 Make sure the information is easily
understood.
 Once the information for the
presentation is complete, begin adding
flare to make things stand out.
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4. Selecting the Right Fonts and
Design
Templates can be used to help create
the right design.
 Stick with consistent fonts and
background during the presentation.
 There are templates with most software
programs. Additional templates can be
downloaded.
 Use a simple font such as Times New
Roman or Arial.
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5. Backgrounds and Images
Backgrounds should catch the
eye and make images and
fonts stand out.
 Use images that go with the
presentation.
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6. Stand out Visually
 Make the information interesting
and to the point.
 Do not use information that people
will not understand. Make it
simple.
Appealing
Simple
 Information should be clear and
easy to understand.
Clear
 Make your presentation have
visual appeal to keep the audience
entertained.

7. Add Special Effects
Appeal
 Keep Audience Focused
 Include The Audience
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8. Connecting
Use hyperlinks for more indebt
information.
 Provide the audience with outside
sources to help support the
presentation.
 Use the hyperlinks within the
presentation to give them a idea what
they are.
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9. Q&A
Engage the audience.
 Allow people to ask question about
what you have presented.
 Handout a survey.
 Use the survey to gather information
to help better future presentations.
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10. References
Guffey, M., & Loewy, D. (2011). Business communication: Process
and product (7th ed.). Independence, KY:
Cengage Learning.