How to create an excellent presentation

Copyright R.Weal 11 April 2023 Intellectual property of Ruth Weal – Wealie Enterprises Ltd

How to Create An Excellent Presentation

Intellectual Property of Ruth Weal©August 2009

Copyright R.Weal April 11, 2023 Intellectual property of Ruth Weal – Wealie Enterprises Ltd

Presentation Objectives

• To give you a framework for building your presentations

• For you to understand the key “Dos” and “Don’ts” of creating presentations

• To give you the opportunity to ask any questions


An excellent presentation is made up on the following elements:

• A good story• An aim/objectives• Simple and clean slides• Embedded key messages• Detailed & clear speaker notes

Basic Presentation Framework


The key to an excellent presentation is KISS:

• Keep• It• Simple• Stupid

Be consistent and clear

Basic Presentation Framework


Each slide should have the following:• An Objective and/or key messages• Speaker notes detailing the slide content • Concise bullets

Additionally you might want to include:• Imagery/Graphics• Animation/Sound

The Framework of a Slide


The Dos & Don'ts of Presentations

There are 5 key areas of presentation Dos and Don’ts we will focus on:

• Preparation & Planning• Consistency of Style & Tone• Visual Accessibility• Slide Layout & Content• Timing & Delivery



Preparation & Planning

• Do prepare in advance• Don’t just dump down ideas• Do plan out your presentation• Don’t assume your audience knowledge level



Preparation & Planning Cont’d

• Do re-use relevant material• Don’t create material based on what you want• Do get comments/feedback from peers• Don’t assume your content will never change



Consistency of Style & Tone

• Do use a consistent tone of voice, look & Feel• Don’t use a mix of different styles• Do keep it clear, concise & simple



Visual Accessibility

• Do use relevant images/graphics• Don’t use difficult to view or uncommon fonts• Do use a font size of 14 pt or larger• Don’t use garish background & font colours• Do be mindful of people with colour blindness



Visual Accessibility Cont’d

• Don’t create long bullets or sentences• Do use bullets instead of paragraphs• Don’t use more than 8 bullets per slide• Do put a clear break between bullets• Don’t use more than 12 words per bullet• Do keep your bullets to a single line



Slide Layout & Content

• Don’t cram in too much detail/information• Do keep slides to a minimum• Don’t put in meaningless/superfluous slides• Do make your presentations interesting & fun



Slide Layout & Content Cont’d

• Don’t use acronyms without prefacing them• Do use handouts• Don’t put your script on the slide• Don’t overuse sound and animation



Timing & Delivery

• Do create detailed speaker notes• Don’t over script cascade presentations• Do rehearse your presentation


Key Learning Points

• Keep it simple! Be clear, concise & natural

• Plan, prepare & rehearse for success

• Know your objectives & messages

• Provide clear & instructive speaker notes

• Know your audience & their comms needs

• Seek comments & feedback from peers


Any Questions?


Did We Meet Our Objectives?

• To give you a framework for building your presentations

• For you to understand the key “Dos” and “Don’ts” of creating presentations

• To give you the opportunity to ask any questions

How to create an excellent presentation

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