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Beyond Bullet Points Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create Presentations That Inform, Motivate, and Inspire

by: Atkinson, Cliff

Beyond Bullet Points Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create Presentations That Inform, Motivate, and Inspire

by: Atkinson, Cliff

ISBN 13:
9780735620520
ISBN 10:
0735620520
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 02/02/2005
Publisher: Microsoft Press
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Summary

Praise for Cliff's successful seminars:"I completely overhauled my presentation based on Cliff's concepts. The response was unbelievable!"Pete Nelson, CEO, The Valeo GroupUnload those boring, bullet-riddled slidesand unlock the amazing story buried in your presentation! In BEYOND BULLET POINTS, communications expert Cliff Atkinson shares his innovative three-step system for increasing the impact of your communications with Microsoft PowerPoint. He guides you, step by step, as you discover how to combine the tenets of classic storytelling with the power of the projected media to create a rich, engaging experience. He walks you through his easy-to-use templates, plus 50 advanced tips, to help build your confidence and effectivenessand quickly bring your ideas to life!FOCUS: Learn how to distill your best ideas into a crisp and compelling narrative.CLARIFY: Use a storyboard to clarify and visualize your ideas, creating the right blend of message and media.ENGAGE:Move from merely reading your slides to creating a rich, connected experience with your audienceand increase your impact!Inside!: See sample storyboards for a variety of presentation typesincluding investment, sales, educational, and training.

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1 Moving Beyond Bullet Points: A Three-Step System

(20)

Introducing the Scenario

(2)

Analyzing the Problem

(6)

Three Analysis Questions

(1)

Can I See the Focos of the Presentation by Reading Only the Slide Titles?

(2)

Does This Presentation Balance My Spoken Words and Projected Visuals?

(1)

Does This Look Interesting to My Audience?

(2)

Selecting a Strategy

(3)

Introducing the Hollywood

(1)

Interpreting Classical Ideas with Modern Technology

(1)

Aligning Your Strategy with the Research

(1)

Understanding the Three-Step Approach

(6)

Writing a Script to Focus Your Ideas

(2)

Storyboarding Your Script to Clarify Your Ideas

(1)

Producing Your Script to Engage Your Audience

(2)

Getting Started

(2)

Chapter 2 Setting the Stage for Your Story in Act I

(31)

The Beyond Bullet Points Story Template

(3)

Writing Using Three Ground Rules

(4)

Rule 1: Write Complete Sentences with a Subject and a Verb in Active Tense

(1)

Rule 2: Use a Conversational Tone That Is Simple, Clear, and Direct

(1)

Rule 3: Constrain the Length of Your Sentences to the Limits of the Template

(1)

Act I: Setting Up Your Story

(9)

Act I, Scene 1: Establishing Your Setting

(2)

Act I, Scene 2: Naming a Protagonist

(1)

Act I, Scene 3: Describing the Imbalance

(2)

Act I, Scence 4: Aiming for Balance

(2)

Act I, Scene 5: Recommending a Solution

(2)

Closing the Curtain on Act I

(2)

Reviewing the Five Scenes

(1)

Appealing to Your Audience's Emotions

(1)

Focusing Your Ideas

(1)

10 Tips for Enhancing Act I

(12)

Chapter 3 Fleshing Out Your Story in Acts II and III 51

Introducing Acts II and III

(1)

Appealing to Reason in Act III

(1)

Appealing to Emotion and Reason in Act III

(1)

Act II: Developing the Action

(2)

Centering on the Solution

(1)

Choosing from Three Levels of Detail

(1)

Specifying Three Main Supporting Points

(10)

Act II, Scene 1: Supporting the First Main Point

(4)

Act II, Scenes 2 and 3: Repeating the Process

(2)

Act II, Scene 4: Creating the Turning Point

(1)

Act III: Framing the Resolution

(3)

Act III, Scene 1: Restating the Crisis

(1)

Act III, Scene 2: Recommending the Solution

(1)

Act III, Scene 3: Setting Up the Climax

(1)

Act III, Scene 4: Reaching the Resolution

(1)

Reading Your PowerPoint Script Aloud

(1)

Reviewing Your Script with Your Team

(1)

Lowering the Curtain on Your Story Template

(1)

10 Tips for Enhancing Your Story Template

(7)

Chapter 4 Preparing and Planning Your Storyboard

(36)

Introducing the Storyboard

(1)

Transferring Your Script to PowerPoint

(9)

Sending the Story Template from Word to PowerPoint

(2)

Setting Up the Slide Master

(2)

Changing the Slide Layout

(1)

Editing the Headlines

(2)

Preparing Your Storyboard

(6)

Adding a Title and Closing Credits

(1)

Creating Storyboard Guides

(3)

Repositioning the Storyboard Guides

(2)

Planning Your Spoken Words

(5)

Setting Up the Notes Master

(3)

Writing Your Narrative

(2)

Storyboarding Using Three Ground Rules

(4)

Rule 1: Keep Reviewing the Big Picture

(1)

Rule 2: Maintain a Steady Pace

(2)

Rule 3: Tie Your Acts and Scenes Together

101

(1)

Rehearsing with Your Headlines

102

(1)

10 Tips for Enhancing Your Storyboard

103

(10)

Chapter 5 Choosing a Design Style for Your Storyboard

113

(36)

Designing Using Three Ground Rules

114

(4)

Rule 1: Design the Complete Experience Around the Headline

114

(3)

Rule 2: Make Your Slides Collaborative

117

(1)

Rule 3: Try Three Treatments

118

(1)

Applying a Variety of Design Techniques to Three Slides

118

(25)

Preparing a Test File

119

(1)

Beginning the Design Process

120

(2)

Filling the Screen with a Photograph

122

(4)

Ensuring That the Headline Is Legible

126

(5)

Hiding the Headlines

131

(2)

Adding a Visual Prop

133

(2)

Using Clip Art

135

(3)

Animating Your Words

138

(5)

Mixing and Matching Techniques

143

(1)

Choosing a Style

143

(1)

10 Tips for Enhancing Your Slides

144

(5)

Chapter 6 Expanding Your Graphical Options

149

(32)

Snapping a Screen Shot

150

(1)

Displaying Detailed Numbers

151

(1)

Explaining an Idea Using a Diagram

152

(9)

Creating a Diagram

154

(5)

Explaining an Idea Across Three Slides Using a Diagram

159

(2)

Explaining an idea on a Single Slide Using a Diagram

161

(1)

Explaining an Idea Across Slides Using a Chart

161

(7)

Improving Your Storyboard

168

(4)

Adding Graphics to the Title and Closing Credits

168

(1)

Reinforcing the Three Main Ideas

169

(2)

Aligning with the Research

171

(1)

Rehearsing the Presentation

172

(1)

Finalizing the Notes Pages

172

(1)

Getting Clearance and Approvals

173

(1)

10 Tips for Enhancing Your Slides

173

(8)

Chapter 7 Bringing Your Story to Life

181

(24)

Producing Using Three Ground Rules

182

(3)

Rule 1: Make Your Media Transparent

182

(1)

Rule 2: Create a Dialog with Your Audience

183

(1)

Rule 3: Improvise Within Constraints

184

(1)

Removing Distractions

185

(5)

Preparing the Environment

185

(1)

Checking the Technology

186

(1)

Planning for Problems

187

(1)

Rehearsing Away Distractions

187

(1)

Using Notes

188

(2)

Developing a Dialog

190

(4)

Being Authentic

191

(1)

Working Confidently with Your Slides

192

(1)

Enlivening the Dialog

193

(1)

Handling Q & A

193

(1)

Improvising Within Constraints

194

(3)

Keeping Control of Your Story

194

(1)

Preparing for Different Contexts

195

(1)

Turning Off Your Slides

196

(1)

Handing Out Handouts,

196

(1)

Presenting Without Being Present

197

(1)

Sending Your Notes Pages (Not Your Slides)

197

(1)

Producing an Online Presentation

198

(1)

And Now Presenting

198

(1)

10 Tips for Enhancing Your Production

199

(6)

Conclusion

205

(2)

Appendix A Aligning with the Research,

207

(10)

Reviewing Mayer's Research-Based Principles

207

(7)

Communicating with Words and Pictures

207

(1)

Avoiding the Redundancy of Narration and On-Screen Text

208

(1)

Keeping Information in Bite-Sized Segments

209

(1)

Clearly Signaling Information

210

(1)

Using a Conversational Style

210

(1)

Placing Headlines Near Graphics

211

(1)

Keeping the Screen Clear of Distractions

212

(1)

Narrating Animated Elements

213

(1)

Synchronizing Animation and Narration

214

(1)

Applying Advanced Principles

214

(1)

Learning More About the Research

215

(2)

Additional Resources

215

(2)

Appendix B Using the Beyond Bullet Points Slide Formatter,

217

(4)

Installing the Beyond Bullet Points Storyboard Formatter as the Default for New Presentations

218

(3)

Index

221

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