Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T02:21:40.421-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:business-presentations Stewart Mader smader538 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1481614653210716906-9d1d16de72a28023dd211c5215e890de 2009-11-02T21:59:19.498-05:00

The best presentations are always great stories. Stories that invoke clashing images that open your mind. But, the “State of the Business Presentation” today is pretty lame. Boring. Bullet-pointed PowerPoint ad nauseum. How to get adventurous when giving presentations?

The best presentations are always great stories. Stories that invoke clashing images that open your mind. But, the “State of the Business Presentation” today is pretty lame. Boring. Bullet-pointed PowerPoint ad nauseum. How to get adventurous when giving presentations? http://ow.ly/yLVt Steve Kayser skayser152 70 69 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9541683490426147004-85d4bf7696f77c49a122f22e5815012e 2009-11-05T07:53:28.723-05:00

The Apple music event of Sept. 9, 2009, marked the return of the world's greatest corporate storyteller. For more than three decades, Apple (AAPL) co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs has raised product launches to an art form. In my new book, The...

The Apple music event of Sept. 9, 2009, marked the return of the world's greatest corporate storyteller. For more than three decades, Apple (AAPL) co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs has raised product launches to an art form. In my new book, The... http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/oct2009/sb2009106_706829.htm Rodrigo Paiva Chaves rpaivachaves094 39 38 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12678825150776120094-7c7ae60a7116a973610189c9888479b4 2009-11-11T06:52:45.859-05:00

If you make presentations frequently, or are likely to need to, take a few moments to hear some very useful advice from some world class experts who know how to make PowerPoints really work.

If you make presentations frequently, or are likely to need to, take a few moments to hear some very useful advice from some world class experts who know how to make PowerPoints really work. http://www.marketingdonut.co.uk/blog/2009/11/perhaps-its-time-to-pimp-your-powerpoint Marketing Donut mdonut591 21 21 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9884893399898961648-7ea0d65caab8008b27cd05f89209b90d 2009-11-03T13:15:34.746-05:00

Do You Know … The one skill that’s considered to be an absolute “must have” in the complex sale? The Definition The complex sale typically refers to a high-value purchase, $150,000 and higher, involving a buyer’s committee consisting of anywhere...

Do You Know … The one skill that’s considered to be an absolute “must have” in the complex sale? The Definition The complex sale typically refers to a high-value purchase, $150,000 and higher, involving a buyer’s committee consisting of anywhere... http://smartselling.cincom.com/2009/10/ten-tips-for-being-%E2%80%9Cgood-in-a-room%E2%80%9D-in-the-complex-sale/ Steve Kayser skayser152 57 56 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9749316195124185150-57267f6430b80906a47a1149a578e441 2009-10-30T19:44:07.733-04:00

I’ve had the good fortune to interview and work with many great storytellers over the last few years. What follows is part 2 of a 3-part series of hard-earned and learned lessons from some exceptional writers,...

I’ve had the good fortune to interview and work with many great storytellers over the last few years. What follows is part 2 of a 3-part series of hard-earned and learned lessons from some exceptional writers,... http://www.writingriffs.com/2009/10/29/a-simple-timeless-tale-lessons-learned-from-legendary-hollywood-screenwriting-guru-robert-mckee/ Steve Kayser skayser152 22 21 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8674533797540880722-7b8ed7896fdfc012ece798415887e56f 2009-11-11T06:53:52.320-05:00

I've been meaning for some time to blog about what it is that makes a promotional video really work in a business context. And now I've been asked to judge an exciting video competition, I've been given extra motivation to get the post written.

I've been meaning for some time to blog about what it is that makes a promotional video really work in a business context. And now I've been asked to judge an exciting video competition, I've been given extra motivation to get the post written. http://www.marketingdonut.co.uk/blog/2009/11/the-elements-of-a-winning-video-for-business Marketing Donut mdonut591 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14267674185967845134-60b59c9a94e646b466f64c857ea5a92f 2009-10-30T19:41:34.743-04:00

You have this story to tell. It’s gut-wrenching. True. Meaningful. It will change lives. It will save lives … lots of them. It has to be told. You have to tell it – because you’ve lived it.

You have this story to tell. It’s gut-wrenching. True. Meaningful. It will change lives. It will save lives … lots of them. It has to be told. You have to tell it – because you’ve lived it. http://expertaccess.cincom.com/2009/10/overcoming-resistance-one-tribe-at-a-time/ Steve Kayser skayser152 15 14 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13260784969359923740-4dd9d4db2f6a452b23fbeccb499071f1 2009-03-09T01:13:32.565-04:00

Most of all, be consistent. Make sure everything flows together. Don't use different font types unless you have a good reason. Don't switch the background unless it helps prove a point. Don't use animations just to make things creative. Do things that enhance your message, not things that distract.

Most of all, be consistent. Make sure everything flows together. Don't use different font types unless you have a good reason. Don't switch the background unless it helps prove a point. Don't use animations just to make things creative. Do things that enhance your message, not things that distract. http://blog.iorgpsych.com/2009/03/10-simple-powerpoint-tips-for-stunning.html Eva Rykr erykr717 227 222 4 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4266277753649894802-37b46d14edd5adc0af6c90f5047eca93 2009-09-23T11:06:31.277-04:00

The one skill that’s considered to be an absolute “must have” in the complex sale? The Definition The complex sale typically refers to a high-value purchase, $150,000 and higher, involving a buyer’s committee consisting of anywhere from three to 12...

The one skill that’s considered to be an absolute “must have” in the complex sale? The Definition The complex sale typically refers to a high-value purchase, $150,000 and higher, involving a buyer’s committee consisting of anywhere from three to 12... http://www.writingriffs.com/2008/12/31/ten-tips-for-being-good-in-a-room-in-the-complex-sale/ Steve Kayser skayser152 10 8 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10135354952236305623-431e9dfec63506bf4455d2a7f8d9fd92 2009-10-02T17:18:49.680-04:00

Adding audio to a PowerPoint presentation to turn it into a presentation that runs on your web site is normally not an easy task. Now, however, there's a new solution from MyBrainshark that makes it as simple as placing a phone call. Read our review of MyBrainshark's many useful features here.

Adding audio to a PowerPoint presentation to turn it into a presentation that runs on your web site is normally not an easy task. Now, however, there's a new solution from MyBrainshark that makes it as simple as placing a phone call. Read our review of MyBrainshark's many useful features here. http://www.businessknowhow.com/technology/powerpoint.htm# Janet Attard jattard690 16 16 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8293305613320085218-a4a8ebecb07ca706bfc711a34f8a5ab5 2009-09-09T01:28:23.429-04:00

The best presentations are always great stories. Stories that invoke clashing images that open your mind. But, the “State of the Business Presentation” today is pretty lame. Boring.

The best presentations are always great stories. Stories that invoke clashing images that open your mind. But, the “State of the Business Presentation” today is pretty lame. Boring. http://www.writingriffs.com/2008/12/06/eight-ways-to-use-animoto-video-in-business-presentations/ Steve Kayser skayser152 13 10 2 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17805761946500476884-37e2a5ad8e637c79f691a70f8b9364ce 2009-02-14T20:21:06.334-05:00

From watching a variety of presenters at conferences – both good (a few) and bad (mostly), this article presents (apparently) unconventional advice that can lead to dramatic improvement for people who struggle with making presentations.

From watching a variety of presenters at conferences – both good (a few) and bad (mostly), this article presents (apparently) unconventional advice that can lead to dramatic improvement for people who struggle with making presentations. http://brainzooming.blogspot.com/2007/10/all-kinds-of-advice-on-what-not-to-do.html Mike Brown mbrown321 90 88 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1011647037867163811-5af773c55bcf1bb0193ce050d3195251 2009-10-09T17:27:42.057-04:00

Whether you’re a professional speaker, company representative, or panelist at a conference, you must develop a social strategy during your speaking. The Audience Continues To Gain Power Over Speakers A few years ago, the first major eruption...

Whether you’re a professional speaker, company representative, or panelist at a conference, you must develop a social strategy during your speaking. The Audience Continues To Gain Power Over Speakers A few years ago, the first major eruption... http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2009/10/09/how-speakers-should-integrate-social-into-presentations/ Christian Prada cprada959 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7466735530554678341-7b953690c43c0af1b5c41f0ce4f2d3d8 2009-09-29T08:32:10.607-04:00

Writers don’t have to be brilliant conversationalists; it’s not their job to be smart except, of course, when they write. A writer should not be bound to talk, any more than he is bound to dance. People talk about thinking, but writers tend to think only when they sit down to write...

Writers don’t have to be brilliant conversationalists; it’s not their job to be smart except, of course, when they write. A writer should not be bound to talk, any more than he is bound to dance. People talk about thinking, but writers tend to think only when they sit down to write... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/27/books/review/Krystal-t.html Pete Nikolai pnikolai463 6 5 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14637892501372701011-cd4fbfb76be7e144b5b6e855395ea7ec 2009-01-30T16:21:00.000-05:00

I’ve had this PowerPoint forwarded to me by several sources. Thought readers might find it interesting. Click below to open…...

I’ve had this PowerPoint forwarded to me by several sources. Thought readers might find it interesting. Click below to open…... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RootCauseAnalysisBlog/~3/527581924/ 82 81 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11687749220280801874-18c1811b708c19fb5cb39e5f1745bdd4 2009-09-23T10:14:26.612-04:00

On a recent trip to New York City, I was walking down Broadway just as thousands of people were pouring out of the theaters. They were smiling, laughing, and talking about what they had just experienced. Theater moves people. Why can't a business...

On a recent trip to New York City, I was walking down Broadway just as thousands of people were pouring out of the theaters. They were smiling, laughing, and talking about what they had just experienced. Theater moves people. Why can't a business... http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/sep2009/sb20090922_585809.htm?campaign_id=rss_topStories Ron Casalotti rcasalotti055 7 6 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5641484938664397077-960029c59a84bc9e1a81ca2db7e7f144 2009-03-15T07:04:00.000-04:00

I am revamping my own introduction presentation and needed to align text according to a circle.

I am revamping my own introduction presentation and needed to align text according to a circle. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/stickyslides/~3/E00rFcuhf6I/putting-powerpoint-in-perfect-circle.html 65 65 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16727726188488073524-5d8aca401a961c2a33b58b879c80208e 2009-08-16T17:09:39.061-04:00

Pecha Kucha, an innovative 20-slide PowerPoint presentation where slides are displayed for 20 seconds, yields 6 important lessons for more standard presentations.

Pecha Kucha, an innovative 20-slide PowerPoint presentation where slides are displayed for 20 seconds, yields 6 important lessons for more standard presentations. http://brainzooming.blogspot.com/2009/07/pecha-kucha-in-kansas-city-6-reminders.html Mike Brown mbrown321 19 18 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17397685932086850493-5e6cf1d48430bdc176115831aee88712 2009-09-09T13:32:03.895-04:00

Good stories fascinate us all. They always have. They always will.. I’ve found that to be successful in business, you have to be a great communicator. The best communicators are the storytellers that grab you by emotion, seize your mind and prompt you to action. They take you on a magical journey, if only for a moment. Businesses need Stories, Storytellers and Story Sellers to succeed in the market.

Good stories fascinate us all. They always have. They always will.. I’ve found that to be successful in business, you have to be a great communicator. The best communicators are the storytellers that grab you by emotion, seize your mind and prompt you to action. They take you on a magical journey, if only for a moment. Businesses need Stories, Storytellers and Story Sellers to succeed in the market. http://expertaccess.cincom.com/2009/09/a-vanishing-skill-stories-storytelling-story-selling-in-business/ Steve Kayser skayser152 10 9 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8022571847939126241-2c455637df0774d2c069e1ed35930c51 2009-01-26T17:31:00.000-05:00

There was a new update 'Office Live Add-in' that we started offering through Microsoft Update recently for Office 2007. We've discovered that if you'

There was a new update 'Office Live Add-in' that we started offering through Microsoft Update recently for Office 2007. We've discovered that if you' http://blogs.technet.com/arykhus/archive/2009/01/26/get-started-with-office-live-add-in-window-keeps-popping-up-after-first-startup-of-word-excel-powerpoint-2007.aspx 51 51 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1411372764633991663-936e9643b1f0d537c819a36aba4dbfb9 2009-09-09T13:36:45.567-04:00

In July of 2009, our agency played a behind-the-scenes role in a battle that pitted The Dark Knight against Aliens and Terminators. It started with taking on the PR campaign of one of Hollywood’s most successful but lesser-known producers, and giving him a high enough profile to stand toe-to-toe with Hollywood hit-maker James (The Terminator, Titanic) Cameron. By Marsha Friedman, author of "Celebritize Yourself."

In July of 2009, our agency played a behind-the-scenes role in a battle that pitted The Dark Knight against Aliens and Terminators. It started with taking on the PR campaign of one of Hollywood’s most successful but lesser-known producers, and giving him a high enough profile to stand toe-to-toe with Hollywood hit-maker James (The Terminator, Titanic) Cameron. By Marsha Friedman, author of "Celebritize Yourself." http://expertaccess.cincom.com/2009/08/the-dark-knight-v-s-aliens-and-terminators-a-business-case-study/ Steve Kayser skayser152 7 6 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7544709433203635693-bfb893bae2ad4f79c0b4d83679f63513 2009-09-08T23:17:58.571-04:00

Our company is really struggling. I have to give a presentation to upper management about new ideas or new ways to try to help grow our business. It’s a big presentation. I’m afraid if it doesn’t go well, our department will face serious cuts, and...

Our company is really struggling. I have to give a presentation to upper management about new ideas or new ways to try to help grow our business. It’s a big presentation. I’m afraid if it doesn’t go well, our department will face serious cuts, and... http://www.writingriffs.com/2009/06/23/the-big-presentation/ Steve Kayser skayser152 3 2 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10578634738860556803-783aa07d020556d27ee9f9cddb384d98 2009-01-10T02:18:00.000-05:00

...here is the template I will be using on Monday...

...here is the template I will be using on Monday... http://www.classroom20.com/xn/detail/649749:Comment:258589 55 55 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17811852843411576415-4aa812fb370847dcb0e6affee633565f 2008-10-24T12:07:24.314-04:00

Group, had a sales call last year with a key account. At the last minute, he abandoned his PowerPoint presentation, filled with a predictable homage to the virtues of his tools. Instead, he set two drills on the table -- his and his competitor's. He

Group, had a sales call last year with a key account. At the last minute, he abandoned his PowerPoint presentation, filled with a predictable homage to the virtues of his tools. Instead, he set two drills on the table -- his and his competitor's. He http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1659507820&f=9791 56 55 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17268010563994111173-bdcbe3895b8c3abcc747201f299dfa9b 2009-02-25T19:36:28.904-05:00

Garr Reynold's blog on issues related to professional presentation design.

Garr Reynold's blog on issues related to professional presentation design. http://www.presentationzen.com/presentationzen/2005/09/guy_kawasaki_pr.html Sascha Kellert skellert291 25 24 1 0