3 rules on not reading off of your presentation slides

You’ve been in that meeting. In fact, as soon as you read the title, you knew exactly what I was talking about. You’ve all experienced a presentation where the person in the front of the room stands at a podium, or before a large screen, and simply recites for you a series of bullet-points on the screen.

Source: Please Stop Reading Off Your PowerPoint Slides. Here’s What to Do Instead | Inc.com

The first rule, use stories instead of bullet points, is the best piece of advice I can give on presenting. Stories engage the audience, we enjoy hearing a good story over facts any day.

This would be a good article to share and discuss with your class anytime there is a presentation assignment.

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