An interesting look at why corporate training often fails. Key factors that you need for success are applicability and interactivity. Most of the time corporate training results in a temporary motivational boost. Upon return to the office, we find that this motivational boost subsides. Training should be focused on resolving issues, with real and tangible results, e.g. a new reward structure or new organizational structure.

This is an entertaining and true video about Power Point. I have suffered through many presentations with too much animation, data and text in one slide! Key points to remember :
1) Keep slides brief – maximum of six lines down, six words across.
2) Keep charts brief – there should be only one takeaway from each chart and it should be clear the moment you see that chart.
3) Don’t read the slides – this negates the need for a presenter. I have heard many people say “just send me the slides please!”
4) Have a focused and clear message BEFORE you begin writing the presentation.

I particularly like his example of every marketing slide you have seen. As a brand manager, all our Power Points had a similar chart or 2 or 3…