Beyond Bullet Points: Using Microsoft® PowerPoint® to Create Presentations that Inform, Motivate, and Inspire (Business Skills)

by Cliff Atkinson

When you show the same slide to a larger audience, ask the question, “How many of you agree?” and then hold up your hand to signal the audience to raise their hands. Quickly count the number of hands and tell the audience the results of the poll as you move on to the next point, “It looks like about two-thirds of you agree. Well, today we’re going to talk about…”