Beyond Bullet Points, Fourth Edition "Throw away those room-emptying, left-brain slides-and use Atkinson's book to turn your PowerPoint presentation into an epic." -Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and A Whole New Mind Think beyond bullet points-and amplify the impact of your message! Now in its fourth edition, this popular classic illuminates an innovative, step-by-step methodology designed to unlock the amazing visual story waiting to be released from your message. Communications expert Cliff Atkinson shows how to apply classic storytelling tenets and practical, research-based guidelines as you work with Microsoft PowerPoint-for memorable, meaningful, and persuasive visual stories. Change your approach-and transform your results! Find your story thread Create an emotional connection to increase your impact. Cut through the clutter Distill your message and get right to the point. Bring your story to life Storyboard your ideas, find your natural voice, and deliver a compelling presentation!
Fully updated for PowerPoint 2010, and featuring compelling presentation examples from classroom to boardroom, this book will help transform your presentations—and your business impact!
This book focuses exclusively on the application of PowerPoint to the creation of online training programs. Better than Bullet Points, Creating Engaging e-Learning with PowerPoint fills that gap.
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Beyond Bullet Points, Fourth Edition "Throw away those room-emptying, left-brain slides-and use Atkinson's book to turn your PowerPoint presentation into an epic.
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