Introduction

As a manager, you will likely be expected to make a PowerPoint presentation at least once in your career. Whether you are presenting to upper management, clients, or your own team, it is important to create a presentation that is informative, engaging, and visually appealing.

This presentation will provide you with tips on how to create a good PowerPoint presentation for upper management. We will cover topics such as:

• The 6 by 6 Rule
• The 10/20/30 Rule
• Slide design principles
• Storytelling techniques
• Delivery tips

Slide Design Principles

Here are some basic slide design principles to keep in mind:

• Use a consistent design template. This will help to create a professional and polished look for your presentation. You can use a built-in PowerPoint template or create your own.
• Use large, easy-to-read fonts. Avoid using too many different fonts or font sizes on a single slide.
• Use high-quality images and graphics. Avoid using clip art or low-resolution images.
• Use white space effectively. Don’t overload your slides with text and images. Leave some white space to make your slides easy to read and scannable.
• Use color sparingly. Too much color can be distracting and overwhelming. Choose a few complementary colors and use them consistently throughout your presentation.

Storytelling Techniques

One of the best ways to engage your audience is to tell a story. Stories are more memorable and relatable than dry facts and figures.

When telling a story in your presentation, consider the following:

• Start with a strong hook. This could be a question, a statistic, or a personal story that will grab your audience’s attention.
• Introduce your characters and setting. Who are you talking about and where is your story taking place?
• Create conflict and suspense. This will keep your audience engaged and wanting to know what happens next.
• Resolve the conflict and provide a satisfying conclusion. Tie up all of the loose ends and leave your audience with something to think about.

Delivery Tips

Here are some tips for delivering a good PowerPoint presentation:

• Practice, practice, practice. The more you practice, the more confident and comfortable you will be when it is time to deliver your presentation.
• Speak slowly and clearly. Enunciate your words carefully and avoid speaking too fast.
• Make eye contact with your audience. This will help to connect with them and keep them engaged.
• Use gestures and facial expressions. This will help to add personality to your presentation and make it more engaging.
• Take pauses. Pauses can be used to emphasize important points and give your audience time to absorb the information.

Conclusion

By following these tips, you can create a good PowerPoint presentation that will impress upper management. Remember to keep your slides simple and focused on your key message. Use storytelling techniques to engage your audience and deliver your presentation with confidence.

Example PowerPoint Presentation

Here is an example of a PowerPoint presentation that could be used to train employees on the importance of customer service:

Slide 1

Title: Customer Service: The Key to Success

Subtitle: A PowerPoint Presentation for Employees

Slide 2

Hook: Did you know that 78% of customers say they would take their business elsewhere after a single bad customer service experience?

Slide 3

Characters and setting: We are all customer service representatives. Our job is to provide excellent customer service to everyone who interacts with our company.

Slide 4

Conflict and suspense: What happens when we don’t provide good customer service? Customers may get upset, leave negative reviews, or even take their business elsewhere.

Slide 5

Resolution and conclusion: By providing excellent customer service, we can build customer loyalty and encourage customers to return.

Slide 6

Call to action: Let’s all work together to provide excellent customer service to everyone who interacts with our company!

This is just a simple example, of course. You can tailor your presentation to your specific audience and topic. But by following the tips above, you can create a PowerPoint presentation that is informative, engaging, and visually appealing.