Using Presentation Software

How to get the best from PowerPoint

Look Ahead

• Some Rules• KISS• Seven by Seven Rule• Statistics and other lies• Colour, templates, effects & animation

• Examples – Good & Bad

KISS

• Keep it short and simple

Seven by Seven Rule

• No more than seven lines per slide• The title counts as one line

• No more than seven words per line• Reduce to seven main words if needed

Statistics, etc.

• Avoid large tables• Give handouts instead

• Graphics with only main points legible

Agriculture 2.0

Colour and Templates

• Be sparing

• We’ve seen it before

• Only if it supports your presentation

• Print in black and white, no background

Effects and Animation

• Music, sounds, transitions & animation

• Be sparing and consistent

• We’ve seen it before

• Only if it supports the presentation

Pitfalls

Make sure you don’t fall in the trap

Chilean Exports Fresh fruit leads Chile's export mix - Chile emerges as major supplier of

fresh fruit to world market due to ample natural resources, consumer demand for fresh fruit during winter season in U.S. and Europe, and incentives in agricultural policies of Chilean government, encouraging trend toward diversification of exports and development of nontraditional crops - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Economic Research Service Report

Chile is among the developing economies taking advantage of these trends, pursuing a free market economy. This has allowed for diversification through the expansion of fruit production for export, especially to the U.S. and Western Europe. Chile has successfully diversified its agricultural sector to the extent that it is now a major fruit exporting nation. Many countries view Chile's diversification of agriculture as a model to be followed.

Meanwhile, the U.S. remains the largest single market for Chile's fruit exports. However, increasing demand from the EC and Central and East European countries combined may eventually surpass exports to the U.S., spurring further growth in Chile's exports.

If you’ve read this far, your eyes probably hurt and you’ve been reading this tedious long-winded text instead of listening to me. I’m insulted- can’t you see I’m doing a presentation up here? Look at me! Congratulations, however, on having such good eyesight.

Too Much Text, Font Too Small

• Use at least an 18-point font

• Different sizes for

• Title (36-point)

• Main point (28-point)• Secondary point (24-point)

• Use standard fonts

Beginner Motorcycles

• My personal favorite: the Suzuki Savage

• Light weight (~380lbs)• Adequate power (650cc

engine)• Low seat height fits

most riders

Bad Color Choices

• Use dark font on light background

• Or light font on dark background

Overwhelming Pictures

• 1 to 2 pictures is good

• More becomes overkill

Real-Life Example

(In case you think I’m joking)

Chapter 6 - Outline

• What is Working Capital Management?• The Nature of Asset Growth• Controlling Assets• Financing Alternatives• The Financing Decision• An Optimal Policy• Summary and Conclusions

PPT 6-2

©2005 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited

TABLE 6-3Sales forecast, cash receipts and payments,and cash budget

PPT 6-12

©2005 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited

FIGURE 6-8Matching long-termand short-term needs

PPT 6-20

©2005 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited

FIGURE 6-9Using long-term financingfor part of short-term needs

PPT 6-21

©2005 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited

FIGURE 6-10Using short-term financingfor part of long-term needs

PPT 6-22

©2005 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited

Term Structure of Interest Rates• often referred to as a yield curve for its graphical

representation• illustrates the relationship between yields (return) and

time to maturity (term) at a specific time• A yield curve can be upward sloping (referred to as a

normal yield curve), or flat, or downward sloping (an inverted yield curve).

• Three theories describe the shape of the yield curve-- the liquidity premium theory-- the segmentation theory-- the expectations hypothesis• The shape of the yield curve tells us important information

about interest rates.

PPT 6-26

©2005 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited

Same Example Reworked

Term Structure of Interest Rates Also called a yield curve Illustrates the relationship between:

yields (return) and time to maturity (term) at a specific time

©2005 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited

Shape of the yield curve

Reveals important information about interest rates

Upward sloping normal yield curve

Flat or downward sloping an inverted yield curve

Three theories of the yield curve Liquidity premium theory Segmentation theory Expectations hypothesis

Recap

• Keep it short and simple

• Seven by Seven

• Maximize legibility

• Put presentation first, not PowerPoint