Saturday, October 12, 2002, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

USING POWERPOINT PROPERLY TO ENHANCE YOUR PRESENTATIONS

Will Murray, Conservation Impact, Colorado

Session Description: As the most popular presentation software, Microsoft PowerPoint is the latest crutch propping up speakers everywhere.  Used well, PowerPoint is effective at enhancing your presentation. This workshop zeroes in on principles to make your presentations shine, with PowerPoint as an ally to galvanize your audience and achieve your communication objectives.

Learning Objectives:
1. List and practice the three key attributes of excellent communicators
2. List four key design criteria for slides
3. Use color deliberately for maximum effect
4. Use animation features to support and not supplant your main points
5. Articulate when to use graphics and when to use words
6. Demonstrate the need to end the presentation on a positive note

Level:  Intermediate-Advanced
Conference Theme(s): Community, Opportunity