How to Make a Presentation Deck that Doesn't Stink | Christine vs. Work

How to Make a Presentation Deck that Doesn't Stink | Christine vs. Work 4 May 2021 --- 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝘼𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮! ✨ https://www.youtube.com/c/HBRAscend ✨ I’m staring at a blank slide deck in agony. Now what? Making slide deck presentations (you know, Powerpoint and the like) is a common task on the job—but how do you deliver a slideshow that really blows people away? If you’re not a graphic designer or a superstar at presentation software, what’s the best way to approach building a deck? And how do you succeed at putting on a good show? In this episode, Christine speaks with Dan Zedek, professor of journalism and media innovation at Northeastern University and design professional, about how to write and design a presentation with energy and impact. 00:00 Is making a slide deck painful for you, too? 01:35 Let's talk about that first blank slide. 02:20 What are the common mistakes? 02:43 How long should a single slide last? 03:28 How much personality be in my presentation? 04:02 How does the audience change how I design my slides? 04:45 Ok, where do I really start? 05:35 Teach me how to be a designer, please. 07:33 A Slide Deck About Slide Decks We’d love to hear from you! Tell us about your content preferences in our 10-minute survey: https://hbp.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2ldQ5v6xeoxKHrM?source=social_youtube Learn more about Dan Zedek: https://www.danzedek.com #presentations #slidedeck #powerpoint Follow us: https://hbr.org/ascend https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hbr-ascend/ https://www.facebook.com/hbrascend/ https://twitter.com/HBRAscend https://www.instagram.com/hbrascend/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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