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I’m staring at a blank slide deck in agony. Now what?


Making slide deck presentations (you know, Powerpoint and the like) is a common task on the job—but how do you deliver a slideshow that really blows people away? If you’re not a graphic designer or a superstar at presentation software, what’s the best way to approach building a deck? And how do you succeed at putting on a good show?
In this episode, Christine speaks with Dan Zedek, professor of journalism and media innovation at Northeastern University and design professional, about how to write and design a presentation with energy and impact.

00:00 Is making a slide deck painful for you, too?
01:35 Let's talk about that first blank slide.
02:20 What are the common mistakes?
02:43 How long should a single slide last?
03:28 How much personality be in my presentation?
04:02 How does the audience change how I design my slides?
04:45 Ok, where do I really start?
05:35 Teach me how to be a designer, please.
07:33 A Slide Deck About Slide Decks

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