Present It So They Get It : Communications Skills Press : 9780988154902 : 0988154900 : 30 Sep 2012 : Boring presentations are not the problem. Confusing presentations are the problem. PowerPoint presentations have a bad reputation today because audiences often leave confused and unsure of what the presenter was trying to communicate. In this book I share: - My RAPIDS approach to plan and deliver a presentation the audience will understand. I show how this approach applies to the four most common types of business presentations and provide case studies of where this worked to help my clients. - Proven ways to select colors and fonts that work. - Methods for creating effective slides, including: writing the headline, selecting the best visual in each situation, using best practices to create over 30 different visuals, and preparing slides to make an impact in a presentation. - Practical steps for implementing these ideas in your own presentations, along with resources to consult and tips