Five ways to reduce PowerPoint Overload

It's inevitable. PowerPoint will be used to deliver the training message. And with so much information to be delivered, slides are often over run with text. You don't have to fall victim to this problem.

Cliff Atkinson's article "Five ways to reduce PowerPoint Overload" provides guidelines to keep the presentations more effective.

1. Write a clear headline that explains the main idea of every slide.
2. Break up your story into digestible bites.
3. Reduce visual load by moving text off screen and narrating the content.
4. Use visuals with your words instead of words alone.
5. Remove every element that does not support the main idea.
   

Yes, I'm sure you've heard it all before. But this is a good article for you to keep around to remind you.

P.S. In case you want even more proof, check out the top ten slide tips. My favorite tip? Number 4 - Use high quality graphics.