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Back then, PowerPoint
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moved
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the audience
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The biggest PowerPoint
presentation trend:
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THE AUDIENCE
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presentation
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Condense the idea
into one sentence
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rest in your speech.
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Make sure it flows
by creating an
outline for each idea.
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Avoid bulleted
lists by putting
one idea per slide.
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Mix up your approach 

by using shock,
humour, or visually
interesting elements.
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Prepare a handout 

if you want to highlight
additional information.
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Know your material.
Less content on your
slides means more
focus on you.
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the slide count. 

Focus on making your
presentation engaging.
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