Using PowerPoint Effectively

There is seldom a business presentation that does not use PowerPoint or similar presentation tool. Used properly they can enhance a presentation and support the message that is being communicated. Unfortunately we often assume that using PowerPoint replaces the need for the preparation that normally goes into making a great presentation - nothing can be further from the truth.

PowerPoint does not remove the need for preparation and practice - it does however have the potential to take a well prepared and practiced speech and take it to a whole new level of effectiveness.