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That sounds like a very comprehensive approach! What are some of the benefits of having a professionally made template?
There are so many benefits to a professionally made PowerPoint template! Firstly, it ensures the template is fully functional from the outset, in a business sense this saves lots ...

With BrandIn you get a Brand workspace in the PowerPoint ribbon, allowing you to control what gets used, and hide what doesn’t. The workspace contains the colours, shapes, tables, charts, SmartArt, and fonts you want your employees to stick to. By removing the things you don’t want to see in ...

Then, take the next logical step and train employees on how to present effectively. How do they use the presentation tech at your organisation? Are they crafting materials that are easy to present? And how should they actually deliver their slides? Investing in training could help you get the ...

The fact of the matter is that PowerPoint templates are surprisingly complex, especially on the enterprise scale. That one file has to support the work of thousands of people communicating a vast range of information. Getting a professional in to assess your current PowerPoint template/s, do a ...

Those are our tips on presenting more inclusively. Do you have any suggestions or experience to share? Leave a comment below!

PowerPoint gives people a lot of freedom,​ but in a large organisation this can be more of a curse than a blessing. Because users are given too much freedom when designing ...

And finally, avoid fast flashing GIFs and videos. Anything flashing more than 3 times a second can trigger seizures, so make sure to review any videos you’re using. If you’re unsure, you can find websites online which review videos to determine if they contain flashing that could trigger seizures ...

Another consideration if you’re trying to present inclusively is how to maintain your audience’s attention and focus. There are several factors that could influence your audience members’ focus including conditions like ADHD or anxiety, and situational factors like being in a hot conference room for ...

Use accessibility tools
These days, we’re lucky enough to have lots of tool available to help us present inclusively. If you’re presenting in person, check to see if you can provide live captions. PowerPoint can produce automatic captions as you present in the same language you’re speaking, or as ...

Whilst plain language will make your content easier to understand and remember, there’s more to consider when writing your script. Firstly, make sure to avoid unconscious biases, slang and expressions that could discriminate groups of people based on ability, gender, or socioeconomic status. For ...

There’s been loads of research on the benefits of using plain language, but the term is often misunderstood. There’s a common myth that using plain language means dumbing down content and people often worry that this makes their content inappropriate for audiences of skilled professionals or ...