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 Painful to read Feb 14, 2010
Well written books are a rarity. Well written business books even more so. Unfortunately, Kelly's book on preparing a presentation is not an exception to the rule. His book is self published and is missing the normal editing work and graphics support that a commercial publishing house might provide. His core idea that telling stories is more powerful than reciting facts is useful, but his book fails to tell a story and is just a collection of do's and don'ts, "shoulding" all over his readers. While style might be arguably subjective, he fails to practice his own recommendations. The book is visually ugly. His points are not supported by his references. He creates no interest, sustains no tension, and provides no resolution. He can't tell a story were his life dependent on it. And oh yes, he trademarked his title.
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 This book is VITAL if you use PowerPoint Jan 18, 2010
If you use PowerPoint, even occasionally, it is imperative you buy and review this book! Not only does it contain material important to the creation of the PowerPoint but, it delves into presenting the material that skews the probability of a sale in your favor. It suggests how to present the salient facts in a compelling, modified approach with suggestions should the PP pages require more amplification.
It's quite a concept! It encourages participation and attention on the part of the meeting attendees to the presentation. This long time sales guru has analyzed the process and offers a method that will work for you without paying his firm's fee for just the cost of the book. Immediate cost savings.
Others here have offered contrary impressions and/or faulted the examples presented thus, overlooking the thrust of the book and choosing to focus on secondary factors. Of course, they are entitled to their views however, if you want to grab an audience and hold their attention thru the presentation get this book.
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Good Idea, Poor Execution Jun 03, 2009
This is two part book. Part 1, how to construct a story. Part 2, creating the slides.
Part 1 is adequate. Yes, it's best to present your data or idea in a coherent, building, story. But the text-heavy explanation of story telling is dull. The book looks like it was designed in 1998.
Part 2 is a disaster. The example slides are horrible. Every example slide is a perfect example of how NOT to design a slide.
My conclusion is that if you make slides like the ones in this book, keep the presentation to as few slides as possible. 7 may be too many.
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Finally, common sense enters the business world! Mar 04, 2009
Before you start working on your Power Point presentations, do you really think about your message or are you just trying to impress your boss? Do you even ask yourself that question?? After reading Paul Kelly's book you will have no choice but to stop and think. Yes, think and downsize. Who is your audience? what is their main issue? what solution(s) are you offering? Less is more has never been so true as in preparing Power Point presentations. Mark Twain said it better. Since I read 7-Slide Solution, my presentations have been more powerful, more fun to prepare, more challenging but also much more effective. From selling a product to an external client to preparing reviews for my internal ones, I have been stronger and more confident in my deliveries because I knew I was engaging my audience. This book should be a must read from high school to the Pentagon. Thank you Mr. Kelly.
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 Good, practical help Jan 07, 2009
Very pleased with the book. It delivered on what was advertised. Real help in building presentations that focus on communicating what you want and not getting hung up on cute PowerPoint transitions.
M Schupbach Dallas, TX
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