On The Job

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Like most people, I've attended some great PowerPoint presentations, and some truly horrible ones. And while I never did get my new kitchen, I did learn what makes a bad PowerPoint presentation. Anyone ever held hostage by a lousy PowerPoint presentation probably has more than a few opinions about why it was so bad.

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Learning 100

Small Business CEO

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The easiest and most efficient way to do this is through a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation. In this case, PowerPoint is available for Mac and Windows, while Keynote is only available for Mac. A good PowerPoint presentation is like a lightbulb moment for your customers. photo credit: Product School / Unsplash.

PowerPoint 99

PowerPoint 99

Professional Assistant Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Power Up Your PowerPoint With Templates! By The Professional Assistant on Friday, October 10, 2008 Filed Under: MS-PowerPoint D o you want to change the way your Microsoft PowerPoint templates look? There is a great and simple way to add a new look to your templates in PowerPoint.

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint 2008 Cubicle UPS 100

Allwork

MARCH 16, 2023

Why it matters: Copilot is integrated within the Microsoft 365 suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and more. Today, Microsoft announced the new Business Chat, which offers comprehensive language models, the Microsoft 365 apps, plus customer’s calendars, emails, conversations, documents, appointments, and contacts.

PowerPoint 130

PowerPoint Calendars Equipment Skills 130

Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 February, 2010 Wheres the remote thingy for the PowerPoint? Here we were, professional assistants talking about the thingy for the PowerPoint. Nobody seems to really know what its called, but Powerpoint Remote was given as a common name. Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint IAAP Time Zones 2010 100

Stephanie LH Calahan

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

.   1 - How to Organize When You Have Slews of PowerPoint Slides.   Embed YouTube Videos in Your PowerPoint to Save Disk Space. If you would like to see a quick tutorial, check out this great short video I found on how to embed your videos into your PowerPoint.   Use the PowerPoint Slide Master.

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Filing AT&T Facebook 100

Practically Perfect PA

MAY 17, 2019

Back in the day, there were only two platforms available for this job – PowerPoint and Visio, they had their problems, and although, yes, I could create charts with both programmes, I […]. Having worked through a few company restructures in my career I have often been given the horrible task of creating new organisational charts.

PowerPoint 189

PowerPoint Management 189

Professional Assistant Blog

AUGUST 30, 2007

Home About Me Advertise How to Copy Tables from Word to Powerpoint By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, August 30, 2007 Filed Under: MS-Excel , MS-PowerPoint , MS-Word P eople often ask me, "How do you copy a table from Word into Powerpoint?" Open Powerpoint and click on File, then select New, then Blank Presentation.

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Cubicle 2007 2008 100

Small Business CEO

JANUARY 16, 2022

Visuals play a role in any presentation , from PowerPoint slides to the latest data visualization. Most companies must utilize some form of visuals to convey information to their employees, customers, and other stakeholders. However, the design elements that influence visual communications are often overlooked.

PowerPoint 123

PowerPoint Forms 123

BioTeams

AUGUST 27, 2012

Here I share my 3 most useful Powerpoint add-ins - Acoolsoft PPT to Video, iSpring and PPT2HTML. Like excel add-ins once you install them they become available within the powerpoint menus. What's neat is that PPT to Video also manages to preserve your animations and transition effects from your original PowerPoint presentation.

PowerPoint 40

PowerPoint Social Media Networking Filing 40

On The Job

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

PowerPoints are not supposed to just be a copy of your presentation. What do they need to hear? What do they need to learn? Use that as your starting point -- don't focus on what you need to say but rather think about the needs of your audience. Use visuals.

PowerPoint 171

PowerPoint Learning 171

Admins4Admins

DECEMBER 16, 2009

In the task pane on the right side of the PowerPoint 2007 screen, enter one or more keywords to search for sound clips. H ow to hide the sound icon in PowerPoint 2007 (PDF) As always, let us know if there are things you need help with. Here’s how: Click on the Insert tab of the ribbon. Select Sound from Clip Organizer.

PowerPoint 40

PowerPoint 2007 2009 2010 40

Admins4Admins

JANUARY 22, 2010

Share this on Linkedin Tags: format , movie , powerpoint , presentation , slide , slideshow Speak Your Mind Tell us what youre thinking. DOWNLOAD THE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS HERE: How To Delay The Start Of A Movie (PDF) Share this on del.icio.us Stumble upon something good? Click here to cancel reply.

2007 40

2007 PowerPoint 2010 2009 40

Admins4Admins

JANUARY 25, 2010

You can receive these updates automatically through email by clicking below: Subscribe to admins4admins.com by Email HOW TO SHOW MARKUPS AND REVIEW COMMENTS IN POWERPOINT Follow the following steps to Show markup and review comments in PowerPoint 2007. Click on “ Review ” tab. In the Comments group, click “ Show Markup”.

2007 40

2007 PowerPoint 2010 2009 40

Admins4Admins

DECEMBER 18, 2009

The ULTIMATE Beginner’s Reference eGuide – with easy step-by-step instructions FREE Subscription to the Admins4Admins weekly newsletter Free training , webinars and the latest tips on succeeding at your job NOTE: We will never send you SPAM or share/sell your email Connect with me.

PowerPoint 40

PowerPoint 2007 2010 PDF 40

Admins4Admins

MAY 7, 2009

The ULTIMATE Beginner’s Reference eGuide – with easy step-by-step instructions FREE Subscription to the Admins4Admins weekly newsletter Free training , webinars and the latest tips on succeeding at your job NOTE: We will never send you SPAM or share/sell your email Connect with me.

2007 40

2007 PowerPoint 2010 PDF 40

Admins4Admins

JANUARY 4, 2010

Share this on Linkedin Tags: footer , powerpoint , presentation , slide Speak Your Mind Tell us what youre thinking. DOWNLOAD THE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS HERE: How To Add Footer To A Slide (PDF) Share this on del.icio.us Stumble upon something good? and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar !

2007 40

2007 PowerPoint 2010 2009 40

Practically Perfect PA

JULY 5, 2017

No PowerPoint . Death by PowerPoint is real peeps! During your team meetings do you need people to present on PowerPoint? There is a lot of evidence to suggest that people need white space to help process their thoughts so regular breaks during long meetings will help with productivity.

PowerPoint 189

PowerPoint Agenda AT&T Phones 189

Success

APRIL 5, 2022

You have a PowerPoint presentation that brags, rather than proves. You compare yourself to the competition, rather than differentiate from them. You’re still selling your features and benefits. More “we-we.” I don’t want features, I want value. I don’t want benefits, I want value. It will put them in a deep sleep.

PowerPoint 266

PowerPoint 2011 Purchasing Forms 266

Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 6, 2017

We work with huge documents every day, from PowerPoint presentations to PDFs, video files and everything in between. The service is free, but they do have a WeTransfer Plus service which gives you access to more GB, security with password encryption and customisation. This is €12 per month. Why does it benefit Assistants?

PowerPoint 170

PowerPoint Filing Email UPS 170

Success

MAY 23, 2022

Ditch the 35-page PowerPoint deck and explain why your project really matters. Encourage transparency and truth-telling, starting at the very top. Boring packaging. Sounds basic, right? If you want people to listen, speak in an interesting way. Tell meaningful stories. Inept listening.

PowerPoint 189

PowerPoint Email Lifestyle 2016 189

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2017

As most assistants are advanced users of PowerPoint the temptation to use all of the features can be high. If your organisation does not have standard themes there are lots that you can use online and via PowerPoint. Images are much more visually interesting and can be used to emphasise a point just as well as text.

PowerPoint 189

PowerPoint Social Media Google PDF 189

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2017

As most assistants are advanced users of PowerPoint the temptation to use all of the features can be high. If your organisation does not have standard themes there are lots that you can use online and via PowerPoint. Images are much more visually interesting and can be used to emphasise a point just as well as text.

PowerPoint 189

PowerPoint Social Media Google PDF 189

Success

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

It pushes you to be more conscientious in both the work you’re producing (reading the PowerPoint presentation out loud a second time to ensure there are no errors, for example) and the strategic guidance you’re offering (carefully considering your approach, incorporating a response to possible objections before they’re even raised).

Cubicle 203

Cubicle Stress PowerPoint Confidence 203

Allwork

JULY 31, 2023

These are shared with the team on our staff call in a PowerPoint presentation. Daily team emails — sharing PR, speaking/award opportunities, ideas, and feedback as well as info learned on social media, at trade shows, through blogs, clients, etc. Monthly Kudos program, where employees submit kudos to deserving team members.

Time Zones 246

Time Zones PowerPoint Training Social Media 246

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 3, 2015

In the 25 years since its launch, PowerPoint has become the most popular presentation aid, holding 95% of the presentation software market. Nowadays, most presentations are given with PowerPoint or similar digital supports. Despite their popularity, these presentations have also become synonymous with repetition and boredom.

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Business Cards 2013 Networking 100

Tips From T. Marie

JULY 31, 2014

Yes, I’m talking PowerPoint (or Keynote if you’re a Mac). Don’t have PowerPoint or Keynote? Google Drive has a presentation feature, Microsoft offers PowerPoint through Office Online or Office 365. If you’re creating in PowerPoint, Keynote or Canva you can use a service like Slideshare or AuthorStream. The slideshow.

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint 2004 Social Media Google 100

Allwork

MAY 16, 2022

By serving employees podcasts over PowerPoints, employees can listen anytime they want, using a familiar application that doesn’t require any ramp-up or training. Plus, we know the value of voice is 5x higher than text when delivering meaning in a message, so employees will feel more connected than ever.

Training 297

Training Home Office Lifestyle Ergonomics 297

On The Job

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Try to read a book that will make you think more deeply about a subject, whether it's how to develop your emotional intelligence or how to give a better PowerPoint. Read at least one career-focused book. Ask for recommendations from your network. Do a career temperature check.

Cubicle 157

Cubicle PowerPoint Networking Stress 157

Success

OCTOBER 30, 2022

How many sales presentations have you sat through with 100-plus PowerPoint slides and wondered afterward, I don’t get it. Today your “ride” lasts no more than two minutes, and sometimes as little as 30 seconds. Your message is key, and knowing how to deliver your company’s message and value quickly is essential. What’s in it for me?

Social Media 292

Social Media PowerPoint 2012 Email 292

Office Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Several former assistants at Ernst & Young say they had an inkling their roles might be in jeopardy when the firm required them to pass a series of tests on PowerPoint and Excel. Being an excellent assistant is not just about PowerPoint and Excel. This is a huge misconception that society has embraced and projected.

Administrative Professionals 325

Administrative Professionals Calendars PowerPoint Skills 325

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

For example, maybe you can think of a better way to spruce up your executive’s PowerPoint presentation. Or if you get off schedule because of heavy executive travel, get back on schedule as soon as possible. Demonstrate what you can do for them. Don’t always ask for permission. Don’t ask if it’s okay to change it, just change it.

PowerPoint 190

PowerPoint Travel Email Management 190

Bonnie Low Kramen

MAY 5, 2022

They are the tech whizzes who make your PowerPoint deck shine and organize your all-hands meeting flawlessly on Zoom. They see around corners and know what intel you need before you know you need it. They remember your favorite hotel in every city.

Training 40

Training PowerPoint Gifts 40

Office Dynamics

MAY 14, 2019

So attendees have to take a bunch of photos of the PowerPoint slides as the speaker presents. Some administrative conferences are cutting back on hard-copy participant materials to save money. Many speakers will not even create a handout for attendees. This is a pain as you can’t concentrate on what the speaker is saying.

PowerPoint 233

PowerPoint Agenda Networking Goals 233

Professional Assistant Blog

MAY 27, 2011

Y ou have an important meeting to set up and you've prepared the handouts and the PowerPoint presentation on your boss' laptop. Image by Marshall Astor. The speakerphone and projectors are in the room. Everything is fine and dandy, until. The speakerphone isn't working properly! What do you do?

PowerPoint 100

PowerPoint Management AT&T UPS 100

All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2021

Using OneNote with PowerPoint (e.g. Part 3: May 26 – Integrating OneNote 2016 with other Office Suite Programs. Using OneNote with Outlook (e.g. meeting invites, sharing meeting notes, etc.). Using OneNote with Word (e.g. Linked notes, links to files, etc.). Linked notes, links to files, etc.). Using OneNote with Excel.

2016 52

2016 Training PowerPoint Meeting Minutes 52

Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 29, 2014

Fifteen minutes later another manager comes by looking for last-minute help with a PowerPoint presentation. For example: typing a 40-slide PowerPoint presentation: two hours, provided all the material is complete.The boss then has some idea what kind of time commitment the request represents.

Management 100

Management PowerPoint Project Management International 100