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Need a boost of clarity or inspiration to get your project (or life) moving forward? Vision Boards are fun and easy graphical presentations to help organize and clarify your goals and objectives.
In the sci-fi world of rockets and robots, computer keyboards don’t exist.
Red should be handled with care. Red is one of the most influential colors in your software palette -- but it also carries negative cultural attachments, so use it carefully. 
Third-person testimonials can go a long way in making your point in a presentation. But rather than just typing the text of the testimonial, scan their letter, or have them say it on video.
Whistle while you work! The economy maybe down, but you don't need to be! If the struggling economy has resulted in the need to deliver some bad news, you will need to communicate with clarity and integrity. Keep in mind that tough economic conditions can be difficult for some companies and people. Regardless of the news, people may be looking for leadership. Your job is to deliver the news. A clear message and presentation, delivered with optimistic leadership, will be helpful and appreciated by your customers, employees and vendors. Here are some ideas on battling bad times with good presentations...
What you have to say is important! Your audience needs to hear your message. Focus on that, rather 
Ask listeners questions or have them participate in an activity. Keeping your audience actively involved 
The fear of public speaking often stems from a fear of imperfection.
We all know it: Animation makes a presentation more memorable. So spend the time to put some movement into your presentation…and take note of how many more people remember it. Here are some ideas...
We perceive dark colors as being "heavier" than light ones, so graphic elements that are arranged from darkest to lightest are the easiest for the eyes to scan. On charts, it's best to arrange colors from dark to light. 
Be sure there is sufficient difference in tonal value between type and the background it appears against.
We remember graphics more readily than text, so work to find a graphic from a stock photo collection or a scanned photo that will support the bullet and make it come alive with graphics.
Every speaker I know gets nervous before speaking. Being nervous means you care about giving a good 
Question: How do you get to Carnegie Hall?
Before and even during your presentation, take a few deep breaths. As you inhale, say to yourself, "I 
You must "earn the right" to talk about your subject. Become an authority on your topic and know more 
Thanks to Randy Gage for a 4-hour seminar of inspiration...information...and validation. Here are my notes & photos from the meeting to share with all my FSA/NSA associates and colleagues...and to test what we all learned about Twitter and other Social Networking tools.
If you’re working with tables, charts and financial info, one way makeover technique to improve visibility on table rows is to alternate their color.
Rather than having a whole page of bullets or graphics, try grouping the points into a few colorful rectangles or squares. That way, they're psychologically perceived as a collective entity. More Articles...
- Text and Graphics shouldn't compete for attention
- Font Tip: USE CAPITALIZATION WITH CARE
- Font Tip: Avoid High Tech and Modern Typefaces
- Reduce monotony & increase attention with full-screen images
- Simplify diagrams with graphics or handouts
- Use images to reinforce numeric data
- Font Tip: Limit Serif Fonts
- Use a professional template
- Content First, Then Visuals
- Reduce clutter: Span bullet points across multiple pages
- Think Efficiently & Use the Keyboard
- Reduce clutter: Eliminate the template
- Reduce clutter: Provide more breathing space
- Reduce clutter: Create interactivity within your slides
- Reduce clutter: Create a video montage of your graphics
- Reduce clutter: Use animations to introduce text and elements
- Make Alternate and Hidden Versions of Slides
- Reduce clutter: Align your graphics
- Color Tip: Using BLACK in your presentation
- Dont get caught by the clock!
- Color Tip: Using BLUE in your presentation
- Color Tip: Colors to Avoid in your presentation
- Color Tip: Using GREEN in your presentation
- Font Tip: Employ weight contrast for visual interest
- Font Tip: Use script-based fonts sparingly
- Font Tip: Investigate Slab Serif Typefaces like Lucida and Tahoma
- Font Tip: Restrict stylized typefaces
- Font Tip: Fine-tune the details
- Font Tip: Include/Embed Your Fonts
- Study Menus and Dont be Afraid to Try
