p2

The supportive media (p2) is everything that adds to the story (p1) in its delivery (p3) whether as a presentation or visual aids. If you have visited the site looking for tips on using powerpoint, you will be disappointed. The discussion is around design concepts, use of text in slides, images and data slides used to illustrate and support the message. It is the least important part of a presentation and some presentations may even be better without slides! Most importantly, the .ppt file is not your presentation.

Cornerstone posts include.

p2 posts

You’ve got 3 seconds…

Nancy Duarte (amongst others) suggests in her meisterwerk “Resonate” that a slide/image needs to be understood in under 3 seconds or the audience will have to turn its attention from…

But…

It’s an important meeting I have lots of facts to deliver I didn’t have time People expect it It’s my script I need it for confidence I can print it…

one word for prezi

One word for Prezi.

No.   I know it’s non linear. I know it is like mind mapping. I know it allows spontaneity in approach. I know it’s “different”. I know it doesn’t have…

  • I know

    In the Star Wars film, The Empire Strikes…

  • Why do you have slides?

    Why do you have slides in your presentation?…

  • Schrodinger’s slides

    Schrodinger’s slides are both there and not there…

  • Dance on the radio

    Dance is a beautiful medium conveying story, emotion,…

  • Font choice matters

    Font choice matters; they change the impact and…

  • Screens are not books

    Screens are not books. Reading from a screen…

  • Mobile phones

    Mobile phones are a part of our existence….

  • A quotation

    A quotation often serves an elegant and memorable…

  • QR code

    A QR code is a valuable tool in…

  • Conference template

    Scientific organisations frequently prescribe a specific conference template….