| Listed below are just 3 of 100 Creative Presentation | | | | you don't even have to use Power Point at all!. Here's |
| Ideas you can use to make your presentation | | | | one: |
| unforgettable. You may use these creative | | | | Creative Presentation Idea #31 |
| presentation ideas when speaking to potential | | | | Description: |
| investors, at management forums, conference lectures | | | | Have a painter/caricaturist assistant - drawing images |
| or with your colleagues, employees, or any other | | | | cartoons on a flip chart as you explain |
| presentation you have to make. | | | | What for? |
| Each creative idea is described in the following format: | | | | 1. This would make your presentation “live” on |
| * Basic description of the creative presentation idea | | | | the go. Instead of using slides, the sketches would |
| * What for? major benefits of the idea, or how it may | | | | visually convey the major points you are trying to get |
| be used | | | | through. For example - when you talk about the tough |
| * Variations on the creative idea: how you can adapt | | | | task lying ahead, a simple drawing of mountaineers |
| the idea to different settings, goals and audiences | | | | climbing up a steep mountain would etch that image in |
| * Comments: things you should pay attention to when | | | | the viewers mind. |
| using the creative idea | | | | 2. A caricaturist could add a touch of humor to your |
| Well, here comes the first creative presentation idea: | | | | presentation with funny images and hints |
| Creative Presentation Idea 1: Description: | | | | Variations: |
| Do NOT use titles in your slides | | | | 1. If you have the talent – you could draw the |
| What for? | | | | sketches yourself as you speak. |
| 1. Tell the viewers that you left out the presentation | | | | 2. If there’s an electronic drawing pad – you |
| titles intentionally in order to see if you could deliver | | | | could use it and show the drawings on a screen as |
| your main points clearly | | | | they are drawn. |
| 2. When using the presentation as a learning aid in a | | | | 3. Alternatively - ask some of the participants |
| workshop, if your audience is required to complete the | | | | themselves to help you and draw those images on the |
| titles, they will have to think about what you are | | | | flip chart as you speak. |
| teaching and actively participate in the discussion | | | | 4. You could prepare and give the participants a comic |
| Variations: | | | | book with the important things you talked about. |
| 1. Leave the titles out for only some of the slides – | | | | Comments: |
| perhaps the ones that will be used for a review of the | | | | 1. Make sure there are enough flip chart pages you |
| presentation so far, or to trigger a discussion on a | | | | could use, and that everyone can see them well. |
| controversial issue | | | | 2. Rehearse the presentation with the painter and the |
| 2. Write only half of the title, and ask your audience to | | | | list the major subjects you are going to talk about so |
| complete it | | | | that s/he would have time to think about how to make |
| Comments: | | | | meaningful and relevant drawings. |
| 1. You can use a printed “complete” version of | | | | 3. Here are a few pointers on where to find the |
| the presentation for yourself, so you can see the titles | | | | person to draw for you: look for high school or college |
| you meant to use | | | | art students who wish to practice and demonstrate |
| The creative ideas I suggest are of different kinds and | | | | their talent for a small fee or free of charge; ask |
| levels. Some are crazier than others. You should | | | | around for other employees that have that talent and |
| choose the one that best suits your presentation | | | | are willing to give a hand. Of course, if the presentation |
| needs. Do you want to make a really bold statement? | | | | is worth the investment, you may always hire a |
| Here is a more outrageous idea: | | | | professional caricaturist. |
| Creative Presentation Idea #75 | | | | Get 100 creative presentation ideas - and more! |
| Description: | | | | I hope these three examples of creative presentation |
| Present the presentation Blindfolded! | | | | ideas gave you a taste of how you can make your |
| What for? | | | | presentations into memorable events. |
| 1. You could definitely demonstrate your knowledge of | | | | But the full 119-pages "100 Creative Presentation Ideas" |
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| self-confidence by using this idea | | | | table of contents: |
| 2. Use it to add some humor to your presentation: | | | | - Introduction – What this book is all about |
| after you put the blindfold on, intentionally make some | | | | - Chapter 1: Basic steps for a creative process |
| funny mistakes when referring to the slides, and only | | | | >>> Step 1: Motivation & Mood |
| then show them that you know what you're talking | | | | >>> Step 2: Focus and Detail |
| about... | | | | >>> Step 3: Manipulation |
| Variations: | | | | >>> Step 4: Make Real |
| 1. Put the blindfold on for just a short part of the | | | | >>> Creative Process Diagram |
| presentation, when you want to make a dramatic | | | | - Chapter 2: Creative Ideas - Presentation Content |
| effect | | | | - Chapter 3: Creative Ideas - Presentation Planning and |
| 2. Provide blindfolds for the participants, so their sense | | | | Order |
| of hearing will be heightened and you could test their | | | | - Chapter 4: Creative Ideas - Presentation Design and |
| memory after a few slides! | | | | Delivery |
| Comments: | | | | - Chapter 5: Creative Ideas - Audience Participation |
| 1. Take care not to offend people with disabilities (e.g. | | | | - Chapter 6: Creative Ideas - Atmosphere & |
| blind people, etc.). Use this technique when you are | | | | Environment |
| certain you can do so tactfully and with good taste | | | | - Chapter 7: Special Ideas |
| As you might have noticed by now, these creative | | | | - Chapter 8: Two final Ideas |
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