I See

This is a short story about n event planner who finds that she can use her visual intelligence to improve the results of meetings for executives, as well as employees. This includes tips on how YOU can use (and increase) your own visual intelligence for personal and business success.

What Annoys Audiences About PowerPoint Presentations?

A survey of 688 audience members reveals what audiences say annoys them about PowerPoint presentations. Make sure you don't make these mistakes with your next presentation.

Film Laminating: A Guide to Protecting Your Prints

For those prints or documents that need to be preserved for future posterity, a protective coating must be applied in order to ensure longer life. Film lamination is the technique that's often used to bring about such a result and - though the process may be a bit complex - is well worth the time and expense that is required in order to preserve documentation.

Presenting a Battle Plan to the Pentagon

When presenting a battle plan to the Pentagon the presenter must understand that the Pentagon has some of the most advanced war planners in the history of mankind. Most of these Pentagon war planners have read nearly every book

Humorous Resources

I would say that your number one resource for funny material is yourself. When searching for comedic stories, think back on your own life experiences. Often those embarrassing moments and awkward scenarios provide excellent, true-to-life humor that people can appreciate, relate to and enjoy. Such personal stories are doubly effective when they underscore a key point you're trying to make to your audience or when they offer a lesson to be learned from the experience.

Create A Graph - A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Numbers

You have all kinds of data. What does it mean? Graphs will give you the answer. By visualizing your data with graphs, you will make the meaning of the data understandable.

Presentation and Your Company Car

Why is it that business people often spend so much money on image only to lose all that wonderful first impression on the fact their car looks terrible? Boy it sure seems like a lot of wasted effort to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a professional website, colorful brochures, hairstyles, attire and a gold Rolex only to ruin it all by driving up in a dirty car.

Charismatic Communication - Discovering and Building a Mutual Space with Your Audience - Part One

What currency do you need to use to purchase attention and a fair hearing from your audience? The currency comes in three denominations In this article, one of two, author explores the groundwork that must be done prior to a persuasion attempt.

Beyond Free Mints: 4 Keys to Tradeshow Success

It's 10:15 am Sunday morning. Hordes of wandering guests stroll through the tradeshow hall amidst hundreds of booths and exhibits—including yours. There is little or no chance these people will enter into business with your company.

Modern Life Causes Singultus: An Overlooked Stressor That Threatens Your Career

The triggers of singultus are extremely many. Some of them are just everyday things like laughing, very hot or cold drinks and food or even spicy foods. But most of the triggers of problem hiccups are either caused by, or aggravated by the trials of modern life.

Packaging - Sometimes A Real Pain

Packaging is a great thing but it can sometimes go too far. We take a look at some packaging that can literally make us go crazy.

Building A Blockbuster

If only learning events could give learners the sense of anticipation and desire to attend that Hollywood cultivates for new movies. In this article, training expert pulls back the veil on some Hollywood premier techniques and then suggests relevant applications to the classroom.

What I Learned About Powerpoint Presentations In The Military

My thoughts on how to give a PowerPoint presentation. Lessons learned from military briefings and building PowerPoint shows in the military.

Dealing With Difficult Participants - The One That Just Doesn't Get It

As trainers and presenters, it's essential that we deal with those who struggle as effectively as we can, read on to find out how