While I am sitting here working on my Powerpoint presentation that will go alongside my speech, I can’t help thinking that it’s very simple to create one that will help guide your workshop, so that the attendees aren’t lost. It is a known fact that the majority of the people in this world are visual learners. Therefore, to have a Powerpoint presentation that serves as a guide will be beneficial to them and to you. Here are ten tips to make your presentation a success:

1. Have a Cover Page

You want to have a cover page that will show the name of the workshop, your name, and your logo.

2. Workshop Overview

Before you begin any speech, you also want to give the audience an overview of the things to come. Therefore, provide a high-level overview of what you will tackle during your lesson.

3. Transitions

There are several kinds of transitions. Even if they seem cool, just stick to one. Your audience will think you are an amateur if you start coming out with all these different types of transitions in just one presentation.

4. Don’t Overload with Texts and Images

Your Powerpoint presentation is not suppose to be your speech. If that’s the case, then just hand the attendees a handout, and send them on their way. Therefore, have up to five (preferably three) points on each slide. If you are going to have a powerful image, then put it on its own slide.

5. Pick the Right Template

There are many Powerpoint presentation templates that you can find on the web. You want to ensure that you pick the right one for your workshop and audience. If you are going to talking in front of a group of business owners, refrain from using the template filled with pink colors and flowers.

6. Keep Under 25 Slides

There will be times that you will have to break this rule. However, try not to have more than 25 slides. If you have too many slides, you will lose the audience just as if you had tons of texts on ten slides. Find the right balance.

7. Don’t Forget the Conclusion

Just like you need to have a workshop overview, you also need a conclusion. This is where you recap everything you have just discussed, so it’s fresh on their minds even after the workshop has ended.

8. Have Your Contact Information At the End

You want to have all your contact information on the last slide. This is good practice because after you finish the workshop, you will have your contact information up there while the audience is asking you questions.

9, Keep It Simple

“The simplest things are often the truest” ~ Richard Bach If you know what you are talking about, then you don’t need elaborate slides.

10. Practice Does Make Perfect

Before getting up in front of a group of people, practice your speech while you go through the slides. This will help you find the trouble spots and fix them before you embarrass yourself. If you can, videotape yourself.

Overall, have a good time, smile, and get going on your presentation.

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