Beyond Bullet Points, 3rd Edition Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create Presentations That Inform, Motivate, and Inspire

by Atkinson, Cliff

• ISBN13: 9780735627352
• ISBN10: 0735627355
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-15
• Publisher: PEARSON

Summary

Unlock the amazing story buried in your presentation-and forget boring, bullet-point-riddled slides forever! Guided by communications expert Cliff Atkinson, you'll walk you through an innovative, three-step methodology for increasing the impact of your presentation. Discover how to combine classic storytelling techniques with the power of visual media to create a rich, engaging experience with your audience. Fully updated for PowerPoint 2010, and featuring compelling presentation examples from classroom to boardroom, this book will help transform your presentations-and your business impact!

Author Biography

Critically praised author and presentation expert Cliff Atkinson is revolutionizing the way people use Microsoft PowerPoint to communicate. He is a popular keynote speaker and consultant—teaching his innovative three-step method to Fortune 500 companies, law firms, government agencies, and business schools.

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgments
• Dedication
• Introduction
• Chapter 1: The Perfect PowerPoint Storm
• Chapter 2: Realigning Our PowerPoint Approach with the Research
• Chapter 3: Building a Foundation with the BBP Story Template
• Chapter 4: Planning Your First Five Slides
• Chapter 5: Planning the Rest of Your Slides
• Chapter 6: Setting Up Your Storyboard and Narration
• Chapter 7: Sketching Your Storyboard
• Chapter 8: Adding Graphics to Your Slides
• Chapter 9: Delivering Your BBP Presentation
• Chapter 10: Reviewing a Range of BBP Examples
• BBP Ground Rules and Checklists
• Presenting BBP with Two Views
• Starting Your Point A and B Headlines
• Starting Your Call to Action Headlines
• Creating Custom BBP Layouts