Training and development is one of the key HR functions. In order to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace, companies must invest in the training and development of employees. Accordingly, one of the many roles of human resources is training.
Assume the role of an HR manager and select one of the following topics as the basis for your PowerPoint training presentation:
New Hire Onboarding
Interviewing Skills for 1st Time Managers
Diversity Training
The 6 by 6 Rule – The basics of this “rule of thumb” is that each PowerPoint slide should have:
1 major idea
A maximum of 6 bullet points
A maximum of 6 words per bullet point.
The 10/20/30 Rule – This rule was developed by venture capitalist Guy Kawasaki, who listened to countless presentations by those seeking venture capital. He suggests that PowerPoint presentations should:
Have no more than approximately 10 slides, because it’s challenging to comprehend more than 10 concepts in a meeting.
Last no longer than 20 minutes, because it’s difficult for people to listen to an hour-long presentation without letting their minds wander somewhere else.
Use a 30-point font so that your audience doesn’t have to squint to read the slides. If you can’t fit the information on the slide using a 30-point font, you’re using too many words.
Keep in mind that the rules listed above are simply “rules of thumb” and not strict guidelines for your PowerPoint presentation.
Keep in mind that, in addition to addressing the information requirements of your topic, your slides should display elements of effective design in terms of fonts, colors, background, etc. The layout of your slides should be effective in terms of appropriate images, and text on slides should be clear and easy for audiences to read. Transitions between slides should be smooth and enhance your presentation, and you should use other design elements such as animations or sounds to emphasize key points without distracting the audience.