What is Impact Mapping? A Strategic Approach (with Examples)

Business presentations play an instrumental role in driving decisions, building consensus, and sparking action. But what sets an impactful presentation apart from a forgettable one? Today, we are going to explore how Impact Mapping, a strategic planning tool, can take your business presentations to the next level, facilitating clear communication and alignment with business objectives. …

1-6-6 Rule for Presentations

As public speakers, presenters, and presentation designers, we’re always looking for strategies to make our content more impactful. One such approach is the “1-6-6 Rule” – a simple yet effective guideline for PowerPoint presentations, Google Slides, and other digital presentation platforms. The 1-6-6 Rule Explained The 1-6-6 Rule offers a straightforward prescription for organizing your …

How to Add Notes to PowerPoint Slides

Many users of PowerPoint, or any other presentation software, only know the fundamental features of those applications, such as creating an excellent presentation document and running slide shows with fancy transition effects. It is quite unfortunate that many trainers forget to teach their PowerPoint class about the importance of using Speaker Notes in their presentations. …

7×7 Rule for Presentations

Striving for perfection while crafting a presentation can often leave us caught in a catch-22 situation. Too little information might not serve the purpose of your discourse, leaving your audience craving for more. Conversely, inundating your audience with a tidal wave of words could induce exhaustion, causing important details to slip through the cracks. This …

7+ PowerPoint Skills to Showcase in your Resume (with Real-Life Examples)

In today’s digital era, Microsoft PowerPoint skills are among the most coveted competencies in a vast range of job descriptions. From academia to business, from consultancy to marketing, effective PowerPoint presentations can significantly impact your professional journey. This article seeks to provide readers with an overview of the essential PowerPoint skills to include in your …

Understanding the Duration of Business Days: From One to Five Business Days

When we hear terms like “business days” thrown around in conversation, in business correspondence, when making online purchases, or in the context of preparing and delivering presentations (especially when collaborating with international teams or clients), there can often be confusion about what these terms entail. A common question that arises is, “how long are business …