Presentation Tools & Resources
Simply the best presentation tools, technology, speaker and PR resources to help you or your clients make the most of your next public speaking opportunity. Other speaking resources you’ll like include: Public Speaking Tips & Presentation Skills, Speech Writing Ideas & Tips and Winning Video Presentations. Sites with a W are PR Coach “winners.”
9 Essentials for Selecting a Meeting Room
How to pick the perfect meeting room and a presentation checklist from Susan Friedmann.
10 Tips on Using a Microphone
Learn to use a mike like a master.
11 Tips to Use Flip Charts More Effectively
Flip charts still rule in small group presentations.
20 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Speaker
These tips will ensure you hire the best.
33 Tips for Using Teleconferencing for Meeting Preparation
Advance planning, preparation, call handling and call etiquette are essential for success.
Beyond Bullet Points
Cliff Atkinson blogs about presentations and the latest, greatest tools.
Call It the YouTube-ification of Corporate Communications
Done well, video can increase results dramatically. Done poorly, look out!
Choosing the Right Projector
Here’s how to pick the right projector from Presenters Online.
Create a Graph Tutorial
Though created for kids, the NCES site shows you how to create effective presentation graphs in various formats, colors and save as a jpeg for multiple use.
Doing a 15 Minute Presentation in 10 Easy Steps
Here’s how to avoid “scatter drone” and create a decent 15-minute presentation.
Don’t Let Equipment Failure Derail Your Presentation
After all the hard work on the presentation is done, gon’t let technology knock you out!
EffectiveMeetings.com
Website offers meeting planning, presentation and technology tips and resources.
Effective Presentation Tips – Design, Content, Delivery
7-slide presentation shows how to do it right.
Embed Video Into PowerPoint 2007
A video that shows you how to embed video right.
Embracing Technology: Using Teleconferencing for Meeting Success
Great tips for using teleconferencing and other technologies for meeting planning and implementation.
Free PowerPoint Templates
Yep. Make your presentations sparkle for free.
Free PowerPoint Templates & Tutorials
Get free templates, sample tutorials and learn about the latest presentation tools and technology from Sonia Coleman.
Grist: More Power Than Point
Are you a PowerPoint user? According to Inc, there are many problems with PowerPoint. Maybe you need a reality check for your presentations?
How to Design a Great Looking Presentation
Six winning design tips.
Little-used Methods to Make the Delivery of Your PowerPoint Stand Out
An excellent post worth implementing from Olivia Mitchell.
Making PowerPoint Slides
Learn the best ways to make powerful presentations by watching this PPT presentation.
Multimedia Projectors and Your Presentations
How projectors can save you time and money.
PowerPoint Makes You Stupid
Dave Yewman says avoid the “blob” and smarten up your presentations.
PowerPoint Ninja
Brent Dykes blogs on practical PowerPoint presentation tips.
PowerPoint Slide Show Cheat Sheet (Shortcut Controls)
Easy-to-follow keyboard shortcuts and cheat sheet make presentations easier.
PowerPoint Tutorials
Here’s a great resource of more than 60 PowerPoint tutorials from Presenters Online. W
Presentation Helper
A website loaded with helpful presentation tools, tips, templates and help. W
Presentation-Pointers
Website has tips and resources on planning, building and delivering presentations effectively.
Presentation Resources – Presenters Online
Make your presentations unique with this free collection of clip art, templates, digital images and sound from Presenters Online.
Presentation Software
Presenters Online shares new software, the latest presentation applications and tools you can use.
Presentation Tip: Using Visuals for Maximum Impact
Here’s how to use visual aids to enhance not torpedo your presentation.
Presentations: New Products
New product reviews for presenters including tools, technology, A-V, digital imaging, hardware and software.
Projector Tutorials
We’ve all been there, scratching our head, trying to connect the projector. These tutorials will help.
Quotations
Search from more than 28,000 quotations for just the right one to add to your speech. Everything from proverbs and historical to sarcasm, stupid quotes and malapropisms.
Room Set Up Checklist
Very useful, practical set-up list.
Room Set Up Makes a Big Difference
Control room set up and you control your audience and its response. Find out how.
Screen Size Approximation Chart
Here’s how to figure out what size screen you need.
Seven and Seven: Tips for Running Effective Webinars
Seven tips to help you maximize the next webinar opportunity.
Slides That Stick: Better PowerPoint Presentations
Jan Schultink blogs on strategy and better PowerPoint presentation design.
Slideshows and Powerpoints
Knight Citizen News Network suggests eight free online presentation tools to help you reach bigger audiences on the web. W
Technology as a Tool for Presentations
According to Barry Mitsch, visual aids must be necessary, in appropriate format, simple and clearly seen.
Ten Secrets of Super Successful Meeting Planners
Ten essential skills for meeting success.
The Missing Link
Here’s how to incorporate links without risking a live connection.
Tips for TV, Videotape ad Videoconferencing
Practical tips to get the best out of visual presentations.
Top Ten Negotiating Tactics Every Meeting Manager Should Know
These negotiating tips from Susan Friedmann will save you money, time and frustration.
Webinar Presentation Tips for Nonprofits and Other Folks
12 excellent webinar presentation tips.
