How to avoid death by PowerPoint

'Death by PowerPoint' refers to the overwhelming effect of information overload in presentations. To avoid this and to effectively communicate ideas, it is essential to make presentations engaging and visually appealing. Boring presentations filled with text, graphs, and numbers can lead to a lack of engagement and understanding among the audience.

There are more than enough boring presentations in existence. So, here are 5 best practices that really work if you want to present data effectively:

• Emphasize visual content: Reduce text and use interactive elements to allow the audience to process information visually. Displaying data in interactive timelines or maps can help present complex information effectively.
• Capture attention with colors, movement, and contrast: Use animation to capture people’s attention and make data visually appealing.

• Organize slides according to neuroscience: Structure slides based on how our brains naturally process information. Place important information at the top and use concise headlines to summarize slide content effectively.
• Opt for a dark background: Instead of black text on a white background, use a dark background and bright colors to focus attention on key areas. Gradual information display can also create a suspenseful effect.
• Surprise and excite the audience: Incorporate fun elements like memes or GIFs to break the monotony and create a relaxed atmosphere. Emotional stimuli such as cute or funny photos of babies or animals can also help connect with the audience.

By implementing these practices, you’ll be able to engage your audience and improve the way you present data.