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10 Best PowerPoint Delivery Practices

Each time I present, I learn something new. At this stage in my career, it’s usually what not to do. Having watched hundreds of presentations at many conferences and learning events, I learn from others as well. When I see something fantastic, I weave what I learn into the best practices I test and share. The same is true when I participate in a presentation that misses the mark. For instance, during a keynote at a conference I attended, the presenter incorrectly used industry terms. Learners thought he wasn’t sincere and didn’t understand their world, and his message was partially lost as a result.

Another time, I watched a presenter cover the projector with a piece of paper to prevent the audience from ...

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