How to Use Build-a-Graphic
Click on the video below to learn how to use our Build-a-Graphic PowerPoint add-in. Get the most from the software and create professional graphics in minutes.
What does the future of RFPs hold in a post-Covid world?
Our Mike Parkinson joins other proposal experts to discuss the evolution of the RFP industry during the COVID era. They explain how government purchasing habits have changed and address how RFP teams are "doing more with less.” The panel offers insight…
4 Ways to Validate Your Proposal Solution
Here is a quick video that shares 4 ways to prove your solution will work. Use these techniques in proposals, presentations, sales and marketing materials, and for new training processes and tools.
Three Ways to Add Some Punch to Your Presentations
I was recently interviewed by the folks over at BrightCarbon, a specialist presentation design agency. We talked about all things PowerPoint and graphic design, and how I ended up doing what I do! Check out the interview on their blog.…
Three Questions with Diane Elkins—an E-learning Expert
Learn about industry changes and trends and e-learning software from an expert. E-learning veteran Diane Elkins answers three questions and gives her advice about the industry to help you succeed. 1) You have been in the training and development field…
Free or Low-cost Graphic Websites
I have the honor of teaching graphics, PowerPoint and solutioning around the world. In my workshops, participants and I share our favorite free and low-cost stock image websites. The following is a list I compiled from recommendations and from my…
Draw Stuff Fast
Check out one of Google's newest tools: AutoDraw. Watch the video below or click here: https://youtu.be/VwRbvVrUXTc
“Better Presentations” Book Review
Jonathan Schwabish’s Better Presentations is a guide for presenters who have to build and share data and information with a broad audience. Although applicable to multiple industries, the focus on academic application makes this the perfect book for universities and…
5 Steps to Making a Viral Educational Infographic
Check out my recent post at ATD's Learning Technologies Blog. Click here to read more.
2017 Presentation Trend: Contextual Content
With the introduction of PowerPoint's Zoom feature expect to see more contextualized content in presentations. At its core, contextualized content is a storytelling architecture used to increase understanding, recollection, and adoption. In 2009, Prezi launched software that made it easy…