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Team Presentations: How to Present Better as a Group

Posted by Belinda Huckle  |  On January 29, 2022  |  In Presentation Training, Tips & Advice

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1. Choose a team captain

2. map out a cohesive narrative, 3. know your roles within the team, 4. have a strategy in place for question time, 5. all team presentations must have a full group rehearsal, 6. be supportive and put up a united front in your next team presentation, 7. making good, better, follow us on social media for more great presentation tips:.

We’re all getting used to being back in the office and re-learning our in person presentation skills after spending so much time working remotely. So it’s not surprising that the prospect of creating a seamless and cohesive group presentation is even more daunting right now.

It’s safe to say that team presentations involve a lot of moving parts, not least because it brings together different personalities with varying confidence levels and presentation styles.

One of the common pitfalls with group presentations is a diffusion of responsibility – ‘My bit’s OK, that’s all I should worry about, right?’ Wrong.

A group presentation is only as good as its weakest presenter. There are a lot of potential obstacles to overcome, but there are some key reasons why presenting as a team is both relevant and a good idea:

• Showcasing expertise – to showcase different people’s expertise as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Meeting the team – increasingly in new business/pitch situations, clients and customers want to see, and hear from, ‘the team’ – those who will actually be looking after their business i.e. those operating at the ‘coalface’. And so having multiple presenters becomes an imperative.
• Maintaining energy, engagement & attention – breaking up longer presentations with different presenters helps to inject energy (much like in a relay race), keep people’s attention and maintain listeners’ engagement. Remember, variety is the spice of life!

Your people may be seasoned presenters but team them up to present with others, and lots of practical questions arise:

How do you start a team presentation? Who ends a team presentation? How do you seamlessly hand over to the next presenter, or who fields questions from the audience?

In this blog post we discuss how teams can collaborate to plan, practise and present successfully as a group.

Why this is important: Having a strong Team Captain is crucial as they will usually start and finish the presentation. As part of starting and finishing the presentation the role of the Captain also often includes:

• Making sure there is a strong Attention Grab early in the presentation in order to hook the audience from the start.
• Assigning roles within the team.
• Introducing each presenter and their role at the start of the presentation.
• Managing the transitions/handovers between each presenter.
• Fielding questions from the audience on behalf of the team and directing questions to the most relevant speaker as required.
• Summarising next steps or action points after the conclusion to the presentation.

Top Tip: The Captain should typically be either the most senior person in the group, or the most confident speaker. They don’t have to be subject matter experts.

Why this is important: Team members may have differing opinions about the message they want to convey. Having a clear overall goal for the presentation before everyone starts working on their slides is crucial for ensuring the deck, and the message you’re delivering, is clear and cohesive.

The team should decide in advance roughly how long each speaker should be speaking for (and don’t forget to include time for questions), what the structure of the presentation will be and who will cover what.

SecondNature’s Presentation Mapper™ methodology is a great tool for achieving all of this. If you’re not using our Presentation Mapper™ then get together as a team with a stack of A4 paper and, on a large table, storyboard your presentation.

Don’t get bogged down in the details at this stage. Instead, decide collectively what the purpose and end goal of the presentation are, the sections of the presentation (chapters of your story), what the key takeaways for the audience should be, and then roughly the information you want to include. Once you have outlined the storyboard for the presentation you can then discuss how long each section/chapter should be and who will be delivering each element.

Spending a bit of time at the beginning mapping out the narrative and setting a single goal for the presentation will save lots of time at the end of the process because it will ensure there aren’t areas that are needlessly repetitive. And likewise it will mean there aren’t gaping holes in your logic. Missing this step could result in duplication of content, inconsistency in the flow (and impact) of different sections, and not enough clarity about who’s presenting what.

Don’t forget to ensure that every section contributes to your presentation’s main aim, and if data is critical to your presentation, ensure everyone knows the go-to data collection sources, or people to interview, so there are no conflicting numbers.

Top Tip: Everyone needs to know all of the information inside out, even if they’re not presenting it, in case someone can’t make it on the day.

Why this is important: Assigning roles based on peoples’ strengths will create accountability and ensure things don’t fall through the cracks.

Take the time to assess your team – of course you will select people to present certain sections within the presentation based on their expertise and experience. But you should also consider some additional factors. E.g. some people may be better at explaining and simplifying difficult-to-understand ideas while others are good at engaging the audience and providing supporting information through humour, videos and interesting case studies.

Now, let’s assume everyone has been assigned a speaking slot based on their strengths and expertise and you’ve got a strong team captain to open and close the presentation.

But who takes accountability for things like design, delivery, questions and setting the boardroom up?

Here are some ways to make your next team presentation smooth and effective:

• The Team Captain, along with input from the presenters, should assign responsibilities for the smaller moving parts like consistency in design, the order of presenters, organising rehearsals, AV checks, timekeeping and so on.
• Schedule brief, but regular update meetings to ensure everyone is on track to fulfil their roles.
• Put someone in charge of the dry run , which should be scheduled at least a week before the presentation. This is important so people have enough time to work on constructive feedback before the day of the presentation.

Top Tip: Remember that unequal participation can negatively impact the dynamics of your team, so sharing responsibility is important!

Why this is important: Question time can be nerve-wracking . In a group presentation, question time can also cause some confusion if too many people jump in to answer at once, or worse still, if no one seems to know who will answer the question.

It’s best to have the team captain direct questions to the speaker with the most relevant knowledge.

Remember to pause before answering and formulate your thoughts – keep your reply concise and ensure it answers the question. If you don’t understand the question, there’s no harm in asking for a clarification. To learn more about answering questions with confidence during a presentation, read this blog .

Top Tip: If you don’t know the answer, don’t be afraid to say so. You can look into the question and return with the best answer later.

Why this is important: While everyone practising their individual presentations is great, it doesn’t guarantee that once you’ve combined all the slides, it will feel coherent or go well.

As they say, practice makes perfect – and you definitely need to schedule at least one group rehearsal to present and engage a large audience. Here are some things that you should aim to cover in a dry run of your presentation:

• The order of speakers. The team captain should open and close the presentation assuming they are the strongest and most confident presenter. The remaining speakers should follow the order, or natural chapters of the story.
• It’s important that introductions establish the credibility of each speaker i.e. why are they there.
• The transition dialogue to recap the last section and briefly introduce the next section and speaker. For longer presentations, it’s a good idea to provide an agenda for the audience which details who is speaking against each section within the presentation.
• Fine-tuning and adjusting time for each section. This keeps the presentation from being too lengthy, so you don’t lose the audience’s interest. It will also ensure you stick to the time allocated for the presentation – making sure you also allow time for questions!
• At the end of the presentation, ensure you deliver a clear, concise summary that highlights all the key points, and then the overall message or final call-to-action.

During the rehearsals you should also work out where the presenting team will be seated and/or standing in the room (taking into account where the client/customer might/will be) – when they’re presenting, and also when they aren’t speaking. Think about how you use the room. For tips about ‘The Attention Traingle’ and how to use it check out this blog .

A great option is to have the Team Captain starting and finishing at the front and centre of the room; with those that are speaking early in the presentation standing front and left of the room; and those that are speaking later, front and right of the room.

This is because we read from left to right and this visual positioning will be intuitive for the audience ‘moving through the presentation from start to finish’. And remember, if the presentation is taking place at someone else’s offices, ask to have access to the meeting room at least 30 minutes before the start to allow for adequate set up time.

Top Tip: We always recommend that there is someone outside the presentation group to listen to the presentation, from the audience’s perspective, to make sure the narrative is as clear and as tight as possible. They can also get the team to practise some Q&A and make sure timings are adhered to.

Why this is important: Remember that you’re in this together and teamwork is non-negotiable if you want to inspire confidence in your audience.

There’s nothing that puts a presenter off more than seeing their own team members look disinterested. So regardless of how many times you’ve seen and heard your team-mates present, act as though it’s the very first time.

Put up a united front by being mindful of these small but important details:

• Arrive early so the entire team has enough time to set things up.
• Be an attentive listener as each person presents – laughing, nodding and reacting in a supportive manner throughout the presentation.
• If someone can’t answer a question, step in and answer it for them, but without making them lose face..
• Avoid the urge to go through your notes when others in your team are presenting. It’s disrespectful to whomever is speaking and it will make you come across as unprepared and nervous.
• Watch your timings. The team captain should be keeping an eye on this (or they make have delegated this important task to someone else) so look to him/her to make sure you’re on track.
• Do not overrun because doing so will rob time from others in the team.

Top Tip: Remember that if in the planning process you argue, you’re only human. Work out how you can move forward in a way that makes the most of each presenter’s strengths.

Most of us don’t make group presentations that often. So a PPR (Post Presentation Review) is a great way to sharpen everyone’s skills ever further. Within 24 hours of a group presentation sit down as a team and discuss what worked well and how could things been improved in terms of:

• The process leading up to the presentation
• Handling of the technology
• The clarity of the message and the flow of the narrative
• The level of detail covered
• Overall and individual timings
• Handovers between speakers
• Management and answering of questions
• Non-verbal support from team members
• People’s individual presenting style and confidence

Top Tip: Be honest in your feedback. Remember, feedback is, as the saying goes, the breakfast of champions!

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Written By Belinda Huckle

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Belinda is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of SecondNature International. With a determination to drive a paradigm shift in the delivery of presentation skills training both In-Person and Online, she is a strong advocate of a more personal and sustainable presentation skills training methodology.

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Blog Beginner Guides How To Make a Good Presentation [A Complete Guide]

How To Make a Good Presentation [A Complete Guide]

Written by: Krystle Wong Jul 20, 2023

A top-notch presentation possesses the power to drive action. From winning stakeholders over and conveying a powerful message to securing funding — your secret weapon lies within the realm of creating an effective presentation .  

Being an excellent presenter isn’t confined to the boardroom. Whether you’re delivering a presentation at work, pursuing an academic career, involved in a non-profit organization or even a student, nailing the presentation game is a game-changer.

In this article, I’ll cover the top qualities of compelling presentations and walk you through a step-by-step guide on how to give a good presentation. Here’s a little tip to kick things off: for a headstart, check out Venngage’s collection of free presentation templates . They are fully customizable, and the best part is you don’t need professional design skills to make them shine!

These valuable presentation tips cater to individuals from diverse professional backgrounds, encompassing business professionals, sales and marketing teams, educators, trainers, students, researchers, non-profit organizations, public speakers and presenters. 

No matter your field or role, these tips for presenting will equip you with the skills to deliver effective presentations that leave a lasting impression on any audience.

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What are the 10 qualities of a good presentation?

Step-by-step guide on how to prepare an effective presentation, 9 effective techniques to deliver a memorable presentation, faqs on making a good presentation, how to create a presentation with venngage in 5 steps.

When it comes to giving an engaging presentation that leaves a lasting impression, it’s not just about the content — it’s also about how you deliver it. Wondering what makes a good presentation? Well, the best presentations I’ve seen consistently exhibit these 10 qualities:

1. Clear structure

No one likes to get lost in a maze of information. Organize your thoughts into a logical flow, complete with an introduction, main points and a solid conclusion. A structured presentation helps your audience follow along effortlessly, leaving them with a sense of satisfaction at the end.

Regardless of your presentation style , a quality presentation starts with a clear roadmap. Browse through Venngage’s template library and select a presentation template that aligns with your content and presentation goals. Here’s a good presentation example template with a logical layout that includes sections for the introduction, main points, supporting information and a conclusion: 

2. Engaging opening

Hook your audience right from the start with an attention-grabbing statement, a fascinating question or maybe even a captivating anecdote. Set the stage for a killer presentation!

The opening moments of your presentation hold immense power – check out these 15 ways to start a presentation to set the stage and captivate your audience.

3. Relevant content

Make sure your content aligns with their interests and needs. Your audience is there for a reason, and that’s to get valuable insights. Avoid fluff and get straight to the point, your audience will be genuinely excited.

4. Effective visual aids

Picture this: a slide with walls of text and tiny charts, yawn! Visual aids should be just that—aiding your presentation. Opt for clear and visually appealing slides, engaging images and informative charts that add value and help reinforce your message.

With Venngage, visualizing data takes no effort at all. You can import data from CSV or Google Sheets seamlessly and create stunning charts, graphs and icon stories effortlessly to showcase your data in a captivating and impactful way.

5. Clear and concise communication

Keep your language simple, and avoid jargon or complicated terms. Communicate your ideas clearly, so your audience can easily grasp and retain the information being conveyed. This can prevent confusion and enhance the overall effectiveness of the message. 

6. Engaging delivery

Spice up your presentation with a sprinkle of enthusiasm! Maintain eye contact, use expressive gestures and vary your tone of voice to keep your audience glued to the edge of their seats. A touch of charisma goes a long way!

7. Interaction and audience engagement

Turn your presentation into an interactive experience — encourage questions, foster discussions and maybe even throw in a fun activity. Engaged audiences are more likely to remember and embrace your message.

Transform your slides into an interactive presentation with Venngage’s dynamic features like pop-ups, clickable icons and animated elements. Engage your audience with interactive content that lets them explore and interact with your presentation for a truly immersive experience.

8. Effective storytelling

Who doesn’t love a good story? Weaving relevant anecdotes, case studies or even a personal story into your presentation can captivate your audience and create a lasting impact. Stories build connections and make your message memorable.

A great presentation background is also essential as it sets the tone, creates visual interest and reinforces your message. Enhance the overall aesthetics of your presentation with these 15 presentation background examples and captivate your audience’s attention.

9. Well-timed pacing

Pace your presentation thoughtfully with well-designed presentation slides, neither rushing through nor dragging it out. Respect your audience’s time and ensure you cover all the essential points without losing their interest.

10. Strong conclusion

Last impressions linger! Summarize your main points and leave your audience with a clear takeaway. End your presentation with a bang , a call to action or an inspiring thought that resonates long after the conclusion.

In-person presentations aside, acing a virtual presentation is of paramount importance in today’s digital world. Check out this guide to learn how you can adapt your in-person presentations into virtual presentations . 

Preparing an effective presentation starts with laying a strong foundation that goes beyond just creating slides and notes. One of the quickest and best ways to make a presentation would be with the help of a good presentation software . 

Otherwise, let me walk you to how to prepare for a presentation step by step and unlock the secrets of crafting a professional presentation that sets you apart.

1. Understand the audience and their needs

Before you dive into preparing your masterpiece, take a moment to get to know your target audience. Tailor your presentation to meet their needs and expectations , and you’ll have them hooked from the start!

2. Conduct thorough research on the topic

Time to hit the books (or the internet)! Don’t skimp on the research with your presentation materials — dive deep into the subject matter and gather valuable insights . The more you know, the more confident you’ll feel in delivering your presentation.

3. Organize the content with a clear structure

No one wants to stumble through a chaotic mess of information. Outline your presentation with a clear and logical flow. Start with a captivating introduction, follow up with main points that build on each other and wrap it up with a powerful conclusion that leaves a lasting impression.

Delivering an effective business presentation hinges on captivating your audience, and Venngage’s professionally designed business presentation templates are tailor-made for this purpose. With thoughtfully structured layouts, these templates enhance your message’s clarity and coherence, ensuring a memorable and engaging experience for your audience members.

Don’t want to build your presentation layout from scratch? pick from these 5 foolproof presentation layout ideas that won’t go wrong. 

4. Develop visually appealing and supportive visual aids

Spice up your presentation with eye-catching visuals! Create slides that complement your message, not overshadow it. Remember, a picture is worth a thousand words, but that doesn’t mean you need to overload your slides with text.

Well-chosen designs create a cohesive and professional look, capturing your audience’s attention and enhancing the overall effectiveness of your message. Here’s a list of carefully curated PowerPoint presentation templates and great background graphics that will significantly influence the visual appeal and engagement of your presentation.

5. Practice, practice and practice

Practice makes perfect — rehearse your presentation and arrive early to your presentation to help overcome stage fright. Familiarity with your material will boost your presentation skills and help you handle curveballs with ease.

6. Seek feedback and make necessary adjustments

Don’t be afraid to ask for help and seek feedback from friends and colleagues. Constructive criticism can help you identify blind spots and fine-tune your presentation to perfection.

With Venngage’s real-time collaboration feature , receiving feedback and editing your presentation is a seamless process. Group members can access and work on the presentation simultaneously and edit content side by side in real-time. Changes will be reflected immediately to the entire team, promoting seamless teamwork.

7. Prepare for potential technical or logistical issues

Prepare for the unexpected by checking your equipment, internet connection and any other potential hiccups. If you’re worried that you’ll miss out on any important points, you could always have note cards prepared. Remember to remain focused and rehearse potential answers to anticipated questions.

8. Fine-tune and polish your presentation

As the big day approaches, give your presentation one last shine. Review your talking points, practice how to present a presentation and make any final tweaks. Deep breaths — you’re on the brink of delivering a successful presentation!

In competitive environments, persuasive presentations set individuals and organizations apart. To brush up on your presentation skills, read these guides on how to make a persuasive presentation and tips to presenting effectively . 

Whether you’re an experienced presenter or a novice, the right techniques will let your presentation skills soar to new heights!

From public speaking hacks to interactive elements and storytelling prowess, these 9 effective presentation techniques will empower you to leave a lasting impression on your audience and make your presentations unforgettable.

1. Confidence and positive body language

Positive body language instantly captivates your audience, making them believe in your message as much as you do. Strengthen your stage presence and own that stage like it’s your second home! Stand tall, shoulders back and exude confidence. 

2. Eye contact with the audience

Break down that invisible barrier and connect with your audience through their eyes. Maintaining eye contact when giving a presentation builds trust and shows that you’re present and engaged with them.

3. Effective use of hand gestures and movement

A little movement goes a long way! Emphasize key points with purposeful gestures and don’t be afraid to walk around the stage. Your energy will be contagious!

4. Utilize storytelling techniques

Weave the magic of storytelling into your presentation. Share relatable anecdotes, inspiring success stories or even personal experiences that tug at the heartstrings of your audience. Adjust your pitch, pace and volume to match the emotions and intensity of the story. Varying your speaking voice adds depth and enhances your stage presence.

5. Incorporate multimedia elements

Spice up your presentation with a dash of visual pizzazz! Use slides, images and video clips to add depth and clarity to your message. Just remember, less is more—don’t overwhelm them with information overload. 

Turn your presentations into an interactive party! Involve your audience with questions, polls or group activities. When they actively participate, they become invested in your presentation’s success. Bring your design to life with animated elements. Venngage allows you to apply animations to icons, images and text to create dynamic and engaging visual content.

6. Utilize humor strategically

Laughter is the best medicine—and a fantastic presentation enhancer! A well-placed joke or lighthearted moment can break the ice and create a warm atmosphere , making your audience more receptive to your message.

7. Practice active listening and respond to feedback

Be attentive to your audience’s reactions and feedback. If they have questions or concerns, address them with genuine interest and respect. Your responsiveness builds rapport and shows that you genuinely care about their experience.

8. Apply the 10-20-30 rule

Apply the 10-20-30 presentation rule and keep it short, sweet and impactful! Stick to ten slides, deliver your presentation within 20 minutes and use a 30-point font to ensure clarity and focus. Less is more, and your audience will thank you for it!

9. Implement the 5-5-5 rule

Simplicity is key. Limit each slide to five bullet points, with only five words per bullet point and allow each slide to remain visible for about five seconds. This rule keeps your presentation concise and prevents information overload.

Simple presentations are more engaging because they are easier to follow. Summarize your presentations and keep them simple with Venngage’s gallery of simple presentation templates and ensure that your message is delivered effectively across your audience.

1. How to start a presentation?

To kick off your presentation effectively, begin with an attention-grabbing statement or a powerful quote. Introduce yourself, establish credibility and clearly state the purpose and relevance of your presentation.

2. How to end a presentation?

For a strong conclusion, summarize your talking points and key takeaways. End with a compelling call to action or a thought-provoking question and remember to thank your audience and invite any final questions or interactions.

3. How to make a presentation interactive?

To make your presentation interactive, encourage questions and discussion throughout your talk. Utilize multimedia elements like videos or images and consider including polls, quizzes or group activities to actively involve your audience.

In need of inspiration for your next presentation? I’ve got your back! Pick from these 120+ presentation ideas, topics and examples to get started. 

Creating a stunning presentation with Venngage is a breeze with our user-friendly drag-and-drop editor and professionally designed templates for all your communication needs. 

Here’s how to make a presentation in just 5 simple steps with the help of Venngage:

Step 1: Sign up for Venngage for free using your email, Gmail or Facebook account or simply log in to access your account. 

Step 2: Pick a design from our selection of free presentation templates (they’re all created by our expert in-house designers).

Step 3: Make the template your own by customizing it to fit your content and branding. With Venngage’s intuitive drag-and-drop editor, you can easily modify text, change colors and adjust the layout to create a unique and eye-catching design.

Step 4: Elevate your presentation by incorporating captivating visuals. You can upload your images or choose from Venngage’s vast library of high-quality photos, icons and illustrations. 

Step 5: Upgrade to a premium or business account to export your presentation in PDF and print it for in-person presentations or share it digitally for free!

By following these five simple steps, you’ll have a professionally designed and visually engaging presentation ready in no time. With Venngage’s user-friendly platform, your presentation is sure to make a lasting impression. So, let your creativity flow and get ready to shine in your next presentation!

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Introducing Your Team in Company Presentations: 4 Great Ideas!

You’ve probably already had to introduce your team within a company presentation: in 2023, this is no longer a rarity. Presentations which require you to talk about your company structure, or onboardings, for example, are going to need a team introduction, and knowing how to clearly visualize your team is a useful skill.

Why introduce your team in a presentation?

Introducing your team is a great way to positively influence public perception and to present the strengths and achievements of your company .

Products are rarely developed by individuals working on their own, so companies should never miss an opportunity to showcase the teams responsible for tomorrow’s innovations. This tends to increase stakeholder confidence and generate interest.

Involving your team in your presentations is essential to highlighting both the competence of your employees and your skills as a leader . At the same time, you double down on the authenticity of your presentation and acknowledge your colleagues’ performance, which in turn boosts their self-esteem. The positive impact of even a single slide in a presentation should not be underestimated!

Team introductions are brilliant for onboarding , where you can clearly and transparently visualize your company hierarchy.

Why not browse the PowerPoint templates for onboarding that we at PresentationLoad have put together for you?

Bonus tip: Paste images faster with the Scan&Paste app

Pictures generate feelings. This applies to team introductions as well as more generally. If people can see what a particular employee looks like, they’re more likely to want to build connections than if they’re just described in words.

To help you quickly and easily insert images of your team into your presentations, a great tip is to use the Scan&Paste app . This app allows you to upload images directly from your smartphone gallery through a PowerPoint add-in. We’ve covered this for you in our blog post “ Scan&Paste-App “.

4 great ideas to optimize your PowerPoint team presentation!

You want the team introduction in your company presentation to be memorable, right? Here are four great ideas to achieve just that!

• Use an organizational chart

One way to visualize your team structures is to use an organizational chart, or org chart. Their visual clarity and simplicity make them ideal for showing how teams work.

Org charts show at a glance how a team fits together and how different employees relate to each other. They might not be the most exciting things in the world, but they are really effective . Keep your org chart as simple as possible, though; overloading it will be counterproductive.

Use high-quality pictures of your employees. Your main focus should be on clarity: choose a clear, clean design, make sure people’s names are legible, and avoid unnecessary lines and cross-connections. We’ve covered how to create an org chart quickly and easily yourself in our article “ Creating an organizational chart “.

Why not use PresentationLoad’s organizational charts template to introduce your team?

• Rounded Photos

You can also introduce your team in the classic way, using text to cover the most important key points , and adding visual interest in a modern and stylish way by using rounded pictures .

PresentationLoad have got this covered too! You can find them here .

Including a team introduction in your presentation

There are several ways of introducing your team – here are a few of the best:

Idea #1: Team Slide

The simplest way to introduce your team is by means of a team slide . This should show high-quality images of your team, either individually or in a group photo.

Keep text to an absolute minimum here.  Anything more than the names of your employees can be distracting.  You can go into greater detail in your narration.

The advantage of a team slide is that you can clearly show all the important people on one slide.

A team slide might look something like this:

The disadvantage of such a simple slide is that it shows little in the way of a team structure. If you need to show this, go with idea #2.

Idea #2: Team Structure

A team structure slide obviously shows how your team is structured, meaning it’s clear who works for whom and how responsibilities are divided up.  They are perfect for onboarding, for example, allowing new employees to easily recognize internal structures and contact persons.

Keep in mind that team structures are not necessary for every presentation; team slides can quickly become confusing if there are too many connections. So keep them as clear as possible.

A team structure slide might look something like this:

Idea #3: Individual Slides

In some cases it may be useful to introduce your team individually . In this case, you can get all the important information on one slide per person. You’ll need to include a picture and the person’s function within the company as well as their name, and there may also be room for contact details or a short CV . Here’s an example:

Idea #4: Quote slide

A slightly different take on this is the quote slide .  Quotes can be another way to introduce your team’s thinking. Let your employees have their say by including core ideas and statements in your presentation in the form of quotes.

This highlights how important your team is, and emphasizes their individuality and competence. Quotes also help to make your presentation more interesting, which means you get to grab and keep your audience’s attention.

Bonus tip: Pay attention to layout in team introductions

When creating your team presentation, don’t forget that your slides need to be visually interesting . Use a clear structure and don’t overcrowd the slides; aim for a good balance of images and text .

We have a lot of useful tips in this respect in our article “PowerPoint Layout”. For example, a picture-text combination slide might come in really handy here. Grids of three or four usefully combine pictures of your team members with just enough text to give the important information:

To sum up: Project your team image effectively in presentations

A team introduction is a great way to introduce your company and its structures within a presentation. Depending on what you need, you can keep it short and introduce your team on one team slide, or go for more detail and use several slides.

Use our tips the next time you need to introduce your business and colleagues, and see how effective they are!

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What It Takes to Give a Great Presentation

• Carmine Gallo

Five tips to set yourself apart.

Never underestimate the power of great communication. It can help you land the job of your dreams, attract investors to back your idea, or elevate your stature within your organization. But while there are plenty of good speakers in the world, you can set yourself apart out by being the person who can deliver something great over and over. Here are a few tips for business professionals who want to move from being good speakers to great ones: be concise (the fewer words, the better); never use bullet points (photos and images paired together are more memorable); don’t underestimate the power of your voice (raise and lower it for emphasis); give your audience something extra (unexpected moments will grab their attention); rehearse (the best speakers are the best because they practice — a lot).

I was sitting across the table from a Silicon Valley CEO who had pioneered a technology that touches many of our lives — the flash memory that stores data on smartphones, digital cameras, and computers. He was a frequent guest on CNBC and had been delivering business presentations for at least 20 years before we met. And yet, the CEO wanted to sharpen his public speaking skills.

• Carmine Gallo is a Harvard University instructor, keynote speaker, and author of 10 books translated into 40 languages. Gallo is the author of The Bezos Blueprint: Communication Secrets of the World’s Greatest Salesman  (St. Martin’s Press).

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The beginner’s guide to team presentations

A team presentation isn’t just about one presenter. You need each person on your team for the presentation to be a success.

Emily Branch

Building presentations

There are many reasons you might be giving a team presentation rather than flying solo. Perhaps the marketing team is presenting its results, or the IT team is launching new software. Whatever the case, the rules are the same for engaging team presentations.

Use these rules to organize your team and unite your individual voices around one message.

Key takeaways:

• Teams work in a collaborative group to reach an end goal.
• Select a team lead to organize the presentation, keep every member on track, and field questions from your audience.
• Your success depends on the success of everyone on your team.

Benefits of team presentations

Over half of U.S. workers rely on collaboration for their jobs, so expect to be part of a team presentation at some point in your career. They’re a necessary and beneficial part of business communication.

A team presentation isn’t just about one presenter. You need each person on your team for the presentation to be a success. Plus, successful team presentations have a higher authority level because they use the combined expertise of the entire team.

After the 2022 FIFA World Cup final , soccer fans everywhere were in a hot debate over who the better player was: Argentina’s Messi or France’s Mbappe. But a team’s success is about more than the star player.

Messi and Mbappe rely on their teammates to provide passes, keep the ball out of their goal, and provide support. A team only wins if they work as one unit toward victory rather than as individuals looking for glory.

In the business presentation world, each presenter has a role to play—supportive or active. Your presentation is only as strong as all the presenters combined.

7 tips to improve your team presentations

Use these seven tips to give effective team presentations.

1. Choose a leader

Even though you’re presenting as a group, a leader is still needed for a  team presentation. The leader ensures everyone stays on track and works together toward the same goal.

Here are some primary duties of the team lead:

• Starts and finishes the presentation
• Introduces team members
• Organizes the presentation
• Assigns roles
• Keeps team members on track

The leader doesn’t have to be the team's most senior member. The leader could also be the one with the most subject-matter expertise, the best presentation skills, the most organized, or the most confidence.

2. Establish the presentation’s objective

Your presentation should have one central objective that you come back to in every part of the presentation. Team members may take different paths, but that unifying key point will bring everyone back home to drive your main message forward.

To help each person in the group understand the main idea, summarize it in a sentence. That way everyone has a unified theme to consult when creating their presentations.

3. Build a storyline

Storylines are a crucial part of every presentation, and team presentations are no exception. A storyline gives your presentation structure so the audience can understand how the data fits into a bigger picture.

Storytelling also makes the presentation more engaging . For example, instead of telling the executives how you spent your budget this year, tell a story about the obstacles you overcame through innovative solutions made within budget. 

With storytelling, it’s easier to evoke an emotional response, which is far more memorable and effective in driving your desired results.

A strong brand storyline is even more important with a team structure as it gives each team member direction as they work independently. This way each individual presentation will fit together collectively to communicate your ideas and goals.

4. Establish team responsibilities

Giving team members responsibilities lets everyone know their duties in the presentation. It also distributes the workload fairly so no one is overworked.

The leader gives each team member a clear list of what they should create and say alongside a timeline. Then, use collaboration tools to keep everyone aligned and create pathways for communication as individuals work on their responsibilities.

Create guidelines so everyone knows who is making which slides, how many slides to build, and the design of the presentation. 

5. Practice the presentation

Group presentations require more practice sessions than individual presentations. Each group member should practice their part alone and with the group.

Make sure you rehearse the entire presentation several times so you can see how each part fits together, iron out transitions between speakers, and pinpoint any areas you need to restructure or add.

6. Know who will answer questions

Most presentations hold a Q&A session during or after the presentation. When presenting as a group, you’ll want to avoid confusion about who answers each question during the presentation.

Instead of everyone jumping in at once or in awkward silence, establish a system for answering questions before you present. This system can be a round-robin structure, a designated Q&A speaker, or a blend of both.

Another option is to have the presentation leader act as a moderator for all questions. The audience can direct their questions to the leader, and they will pick the most qualified presenter (including themself) to answer.

7. Show support during the presentation

Remember, you work as a group even when you’re not presenting. When a team member speaks, the other presenters should attentively listen and show support. You want everyone to succeed because their success is your success. Your audience will see the presentation as a whole, not as individual parts.

Some ways to actively listen include:

• Leaning forward
• Keeping eye contact
• Taking notes
• Using facial expressions

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What Are Effective Presentation Skills (and How to Improve Them)

Presentation skills are essential for your personal and professional life. Learn about effective presentations and how to boost your presenting techniques.

At least seven out of 10 Americans agree that presentation skills are essential for a successful career [ 1 ]. Although it might be tempting to think that these are skills reserved for people interested in public speaking roles, they're critical in a diverse range of jobs. For example, you might need to brief your supervisor on research results.

Presentation skills are also essential in other scenarios, including working with a team and explaining your thought process, walking clients through project ideas and timelines, and highlighting your strengths and achievements to your manager during performance reviews.

Whatever the scenario, you have very little time to capture your audience’s attention and get your point across when presenting information—about three seconds, according to research [ 2 ]. Effective presentation skills help you get your point across and connect with the people you’re communicating with, which is why nearly every employer requires them.

Understanding what presentation skills are is only half the battle. Honing your presenting techniques is essential for mastering presentations of all kinds and in all settings.

What are presentation skills?

Presentation skills are the abilities and qualities necessary for creating and delivering a compelling presentation that effectively communicates information and ideas. They encompass what you say, how you structure it, and the materials you include to support what you say, such as slides, videos, or images.

You'll make presentations at various times in your life. Examples include:

Making speeches at a wedding, conference, or another event

Making a toast at a dinner or event

Explaining projects to a team 

Delivering results and findings to management teams

Teaching people specific methods or information

Proposing a vote at community group meetings

Pitching a new idea or business to potential partners or investors

Why are presentation skills important? 

Delivering effective presentations is critical in your professional and personal life. You’ll need to hone your presentation skills in various areas, such as when giving a speech, convincing your partner to make a substantial purchase, and talking to friends and family about an important situation.

No matter if you’re using them in a personal or professional setting, these are the skills that make it easier and more effective to convey your ideas, convince or persuade others, and experience success. A few of the benefits that often accompany improving your presentation skills include:

Enriched written and verbal communication skills

Enhanced confidence and self-image

Boosted critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Better motivational techniques

Increased leadership skills

Expanded time management, negotiation, and creativity

The better your presenting techniques, the more engaging your presentations will be. You could also have greater opportunities to make positive impacts in business and other areas of your life.

Effective presentation skills

Imagine yourself in the audience at a TED Talk or sitting with your coworkers at a big meeting held by your employer. What would you be looking for in how they deliver their message? What would make you feel engaged?

These are a few questions to ask yourself as you review this list of some of the most effective presentation skills.

Verbal communication

How you use language and deliver messages play essential roles in how your audience will receive your presentation. Speak clearly and confidently, projecting your voice enough to ensure everyone can hear. Think before you speak, pausing when necessary and tailoring the way you talk to resonate with your particular audience.

Body language

Body language combines various critical elements, including posture, gestures, eye contact, expressions, and position in front of the audience. Body language is one of the elements that can instantly transform a presentation that would otherwise be dull into one that's dynamic and interesting.

Voice projection

The ability to project your voice improves your presentation by allowing your audience to hear what you're saying. It also increases your confidence to help settle any lingering nerves while also making your message more engaging. To project your voice, stand comfortably with your shoulders back. Take deep breaths to power your speaking voice and ensure you enunciate every syllable you speak.

How you present yourself plays a role in your body language and ability to project your voice. It also sets the tone for the presentation. Avoid slouching or looking overly tense. Instead, remain open, upright, and adaptable while taking the formality of the occasion into account.

Storytelling

Incorporating storytelling into a presentation is an effective strategy used by many powerful public speakers. It has the power to bring your subject to life and pique the audience’s curiosity. Don’t be afraid to tell a personal story, slowly building up suspense or adding a dramatic moment. And, of course, be sure to end with a positive takeaway to drive your point home.

Active listening

Active listening is a valuable skill all on its own. When you understand and thoughtfully respond to what you hear—whether it's in a conversation or during a presentation—you’ll likely deepen your personal relationships and actively engage audiences during a presentation. As part of your presentation skill set, it helps catch and maintain the audience’s attention, helping them remain focused while minimizing passive response, ensuring the message is delivered correctly, and encouraging a call to action.

Stage presence

During a presentation, projecting confidence can help keep your audience engaged. Stage presence can help you connect with your audience and encourage them to want to watch you. To improve your presence, try amping up your normal demeanor by infusing it with a bit of enthusiasm. Project confidence and keep your information interesting.

Watch your audience as you’re presenting. If you’re holding their attention, it likely means you’re connecting well with them.

Self-awareness

Monitoring your own emotions and reactions will allow you to react well in various situations. It helps you remain personable throughout your presentation and handle feedback well. Self-awareness can help soothe nervousness during presentations, allowing you to perform more effectively.

Writing skills

Writing is a form of presentation. Sharp writing skills can help you master your presentation’s outline to ensure you stay on message and remain clear about your objectives from the beginning until the end. It’s also helpful to have strong writing abilities for creating compelling slides and other visual aids.

Understanding an audience

When you understand your audience's needs and interests, you can design your presentation around them. In turn, you'll deliver maximum value to them and enhance your ability to make your message easy to understand.

Learn more about presentation skills from industry experts at SAP:

How to improve presentation skills

There’s an art to public speaking. Just like any other type of art, this is one that requires practice. Improving your presentation skills will help reduce miscommunications, enhance your time management capabilities, and boost your leadership skills. Here are some ways you can improve these skills:

Work on self-confidence.

When you’re confident, you naturally speak more clearly and with more authority. Taking the time to prepare your presentation with a strong opening and compelling visual aids can help you feel more confident. Other ways to improve your self-confidence include practicing positive self-talk, surrounding yourself with positive people, and avoiding comparing yourself (or your presentation) to others.

Develop strategies for overcoming fear.

Many people are nervous or fearful before giving a presentation. A bad memory of a past performance or insufficient self-confidence can contribute to fear and anxiety. Having a few go-to strategies like deep breathing, practicing your presentation, and grounding can help you transform that fear into extra energy to put into your stage presence.

Learn grounding techniques.

Grounding is any type of technique that helps you steer your focus away from distressing thoughts and keeps you connected with your present self. To ground yourself, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and imagine you’re a large, mature tree with roots extending deep into the earth—like the tree, you can become unshakable.

Learn how to use presentation tools.

Visual aids and other technical support can transform an otherwise good presentation into a wow-worthy one. A few popular presentation tools include:

Canva: Provides easy-to-design templates you can customize

Powtoon: Animation software that makes video creation fast and easy

PowerPoint: Microsoft's iconic program popular for dynamic marketing and sales presentations

Practice breathing techniques.

Breathing techniques can help quell anxiety, making it easier to shake off pre-presentation jitters and nerves. It also helps relax your muscles and get more oxygen to your brain.  For some pre-presentation calmness, you can take deep breaths, slowly inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth.

While presenting, breathe in through your mouth with the back of your tongue relaxed so your audience doesn't hear a gasping sound. Speak on your exhalation, maintaining a smooth voice.

Gain experience.

The more you practice, the better you’ll become. The more you doanything, the more comfortable you’ll feel engaging in that activity. Presentations are no different. Repeatedly practicing your own presentation also offers the opportunity to get feedback from other people and tweak your style and content as needed.

Tips to help you ace your presentation

Your presentation isn’t about you; it’s about the material you’re presenting. Sometimes, reminding yourself of this ahead of taking center stage can help take you out of your head, allowing you to connect effectively with your audience. The following are some of the many actions you can take on the day of your presentation.

Arrive early.

Since you may have a bit of presentation-related anxiety, it’s important to avoid adding travel stress. Give yourself an abundance of time to arrive at your destination, and take into account heavy traffic and other unforeseen events. By arriving early, you also give yourself time to meet with any on-site technicians, test your equipment, and connect with people ahead of the presentation.

Become familiar with the layout of the room.

Arriving early also gives you time to assess the room and figure out where you want to stand. Experiment with the acoustics to determine how loudly you need to project your voice, and test your equipment to make sure everything connects and appears properly with the available setup. This is an excellent opportunity to work out any last-minute concerns and move around to familiarize yourself with the setting for improved stage presence.

Listen to presenters ahead of you.

When you watch others present, you'll get a feel for the room's acoustics and lighting. You can also listen for any data that’s relevant to your presentation and revisit it during your presentation—this can make the presentation more interactive and engaging.

Use note cards.

Writing yourself a script could provide you with more comfort. To prevent sounding too robotic or disengaged, only include talking points in your note cards in case you get off track. Using note cards can help keep your presentation organized while sounding more authentic to your audience.

Learn to deliver clear and confident presentations with Dynamic Public Speaking from the University of Washington. Build confidence, develop new delivery techniques, and practice strategies for crafting compelling presentations for different purposes, occasions, and audiences.

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12 Strategies to Easily Deliver A Really Great Team Presentation

Last Updated on April 1, 2024 by Lorna Barrow

You have no choice. You do have to organise a team presentation. Let me remind you how you got there.

Because of your networking skills, you got your small business on the very short list of companies to pitch their services to a very big business.

Just when you were thinking that you can handle this, the CEO of the business kinda casually remarked ” by the way, we would love if you could make a team presentation.”

“What?! This woman mad?”

You now have to bring a select group of your employees together to make a hot team presentation. Yes…you can make a fairly decent speech by yourself but pulling a team together? 

I’m sure by now you know, that having 3 or 4 persons presenting  a case, rather than a single person, has now become the rule rather than the exception in business.

So why are you nervous?

Perhaps it’s because you know that when a business, especially a small one, brings a group of their highly skilled professionals together to make a team presentation, the stakes are usually equally high.

Therefore, you need more than speaking skills. You now have to coordinate your in-house talent to speak with one voice. Your business voice. And that requires leadership skills, serious confidence before you speak and some people management.

but the above aside, how would you feel if you could make the best presentation ever and win the contract?

This is where you get lucky. You have access to my over 25 years of public speaking training to help you pull off your best team presentation. Ever!

Here’s how I will help you.

I will tell you what to do before you speak, what to do during the presentation and what you must do after.

If you’re ready, let’s jump right in…

6 strategies to use before you make your team presentation

1.  decide who will be on the team and why.

This seems so obvious that it’s not worth mentioning. Think again!

I’ve seen leaders select people to be part of a team making an important presentation just to “give them a chance to shine” or because “I’m comfortable with him” .

It is true that “Camille” needs to get out of her shell and “Ryan” is easy to get along with. But does that qualify them to be on a team making a presentation to the Ministry of Energy on a new solar plant?

2.  Appoint a leader to coordinate the whole thing

You might not believe this after watching several team presentations – but there is really more to presenting as a team, than each person standing up and speaking.

Even before you get to presenting, you must know:

1.  The objective and overall theme of the presentation

2. Which persuasion strategy you will be using

3.  What data and how much goes into the presentation

4.  Who will be responsible for what, e.g. visual aids, editing, etc 

5.  The order of speeches on the day and any other roles of the speakers

6.  Other details which are specific to the nature of your presentation

If a single person does not assume responsibility for these areas, your team will waste a lot of time either arguing or duplicating effort, instead of focusing on the case that has to be built and presented.

And guess what? Just because you own the business does not mean you’re the best person to do this, especially if you’re part of the team presentation.

3.  Know and plan to exploit the strengths of the team

In a team presentation, each member is required to handle that aspect of the topic where s/he has knowledge and experience.

But remember, a team presentation is still a public speaking activity, so you want to make a big impact on your audience. Therefore, knowledge and experience must be balanced by the speaking skills of the various speakers.

So arrange you points in such a way that you lead off and end with your strongest speakers.

4.  Know your audience

Usually, when you’re making a team presentation, the stakes are very high. With so much at stake, knowing your audience is mission critical.

Therefore, you need to collect some serious intelligence. At minimum this should include the person or persons you will be pitching to, the level of their decision-making and their requirements for detail.

Even when I make a one-woman pitch for business, this is where I start my audience analysis.

5.  Plan the details of the actual presentation

This is a very important step. If you plan these details before, on the big day, you just have to execute…well almost.

In planning, please try to cover:

1.  How you will make the best use of the available time

2.   The way you will structure your presentation

3.  How you will create influence with your presentation

4.  The order of your speeches and what each will cover

5.  Who will be the lead speaker on the day

6.  When and how you will practice

6.  Practice your team presentation… as a team

No, I’m not crazy…just very experienced with most things public speaking.

So I have come across the situation where a small business owner claimed that he did not have a lot of time before his team made the presentation.

So what did he do?

He had each person practice at home the night before, believing that this was all that was required, anyhow.

I am still shaking my head…

So please practice your presentation as a team. Have a minimum of three practice sessions. Know who will be doing the main introductions and who will be summarising. Practice your transitions and practice with your visual aids.

Most of the points that I have listed  above should inform your practice sessions as well. In addition, you can get more tips on practicing a speech in this post . Just apply them to the team as a whole.

5 strategies to use during your team presentation

1.  implement the structure you planned.

In a good structure, your lead speaker will begin with a brief introduction of your team and follow this with your big idea for solving the problem or meeting the need. Be sure to include the benefits for the clients.

Then each speaker will follow in the order which was planned, each one stressing the benefits of their aspect of the offering. 

2.  Keep the presentation flowing

Even though your team presentation has more than one speaker, don’t make the audience wait too long between speakers.

The best way to make your presentation flow is to copy all your presentations on to one flash drive in the order they will be presented.

Another good approach is to place each presentation in one presentation file (Powerpoint?) separated by a blank slide.

3.  Be a good team player even when you’re not speaking

When other team members are speaking, give them your full attention. This might be difficult especially if you’re nervous, because you will feel the urge to read over notes or whisper to your colleagues. 

Instead, stay interested and alert. Listen attentively, smile and laugh at their humour and behave as you would want them to respond when you’re speaking.

Remember, your audience is judging you as a team.

4.  Answer questions effectively

Keep it together now. This is where many team presentations fall apart.

The leader should clarify the questions and then assign them to the team member who can provide the best response.

Furthermore, in your planning and practicing, supported by your understanding of the needs of the potential client,  you should have come up with some questions that are likely to be asked.

Here are some great tips on how to answer questions after a speech. 

5.  Wrap up your entire team presentation professionally

This is where your lead speaker takes over again to restate your big idea, remind the potential client of the key benefits and then deliver your CTA.

Yes, your Call To Action. Tell your potential client what you want them to do, now that your team has so properly built your case. This post gives you some great info on how to work the CTA.

You need to be sure of what you want though, and ask for it confidently. That’s why you start and end with your best speaker.

The #1 strategy you must use after your team presentation

Review your entire presentation process.

You will realise that even though you have done many speeches on your own, speaking as part of a team is well, as they say, a whole new ball game.

When you review, check for your strengths and weakness, not only in the speeches but in the entire process. Tighten up those weak areas because you will be doing it again. And again.

And don’t forget to celebrate that you made it through your team presentation…like pros!

Your next “team presentation” step…

So there you have them!

12 practical strategies to help you just smile the next time you have to organise a team presentation.

You also now have no excuse for avoiding it or winging it. But you have every reason to pull it off with class.

Your business deserves no less.

And don’t forget, if you really want to really up your game, do contact me, I’d be really happy to provide public speaking training for you and the rest of your employees.

To your team presentation success…

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12 How to present as a team

Believe it or not team projects can be fun and rewarding. in this chapter we’ll look at how to make team projects efficient and successful..

Teamwork is a huge part of most jobs, so being able to work well with others and manage team projects is an essential skill that will enhance your career. In school, team projects help you learn key teamwork and project management skills.

Teamwork skills

Being a productive part of an effective team requires these skills:

• Understand group dynamics
• Flexibility: accept and adapt to others and their contributions
• Respect: support your teammates’ diversity, perspectives and contributions
• Give kind, useful feedback and accept feedback graciously
• Contribute proactively and positively
• Be a leader but allow others to lead when appropriate
• Plan for and manage conflict

Project planning

Planning can make your team project successful and enjoyable. Create an effective team with pre-project planning:

• Read the project assignment and rubric or grading plan
• Create or join a team based on similar grade goals, ways of working, amount of time you’re willing to invest, and team organization / leadership style. Avoid joining a team just because your friends are on it.
• Organize your first meeting. Everyone must attend.
• Create a team charter or have a process conversation (details below).
• Record your plans: team organization / leadership; working style; roles & tasks; deadlines, etc
• Schedule the project, working backwards from the due date. Allow time for personnel or tech problems.

Process conversations

Process conversations make teamwork more productive and less frustrating. They’re simple conversations where you discuss and agree how your team will function.

Process conversations are strengthened when the outcomes are documented and saved to the for later reference. Create one central place that all teammates can access and store all your files and decisions there.

Strong process conversations answer questions such as:

At the end of your team process conversation, make sure to ask if there’s anything else: What else do we need to discuss?

The 5-finger vote

Sometimes a simple yes or no isn’t enough. The 5 finger vote gives useful nuance to discussions and decisions.

Instead of asking yes/no or for/against questions, ask team members to vote with their fingers. The scale is:

For example, your team is trying to choose a topic – will it be topic A, B or C? So you take a 5 finger vote. Most members are: 3 fingers for topic A, 5 fingers for topic B, and 2 fingers for topic C. Topic B is the clear winner.

Or you can add up all the fingers and use the total to decide. For example, That’s 12 fingers for topic A, 19 fingers for topic B, and 7 fingers for topic C. Topic B’s the winner.

Team Conflict

Conflict is almost inevitable in teams of busy, stressed students. Do your best to avoid conflict by:

• Supporting each other (Remind yourself that you’ll all do better if you cooperate)
• Communicating clearly and frequently, ensuring that everyone is clear on expectations
• Using a team charter or process conversation
• Being open-minded and respectful
• Addressing concerns or frustrations early

Teams that prepare for conflict can deal with it quickly and effectively when it happens.

During the presentation

Introduce each other & remember transitions.

Introduce each other at the start of your presentation. You can take turns introducing a teammate, or designate one person to act as the host, and introduce everyone. (Make sure you know each other’s names and how to pronounce them!)

If you have a host, they can handle the introductions, thesis, overview, transitions and conclusion. This adds consistency to your presentation and helps the audience understand what’s happening.  If you’re not using a host, ensure that you practice strong transitions from one teammate to another. For example: “ Now that I’ve explained the reasons you should have a LinkedIn profile, Sharika will explain how to make your LinkedIn profile .”

It’s also a good idea to designate one teammate as timekeeper. They can make sure you don’t go overtime, and help make sure all teammates have an equal chance to contribute.

Present as a unified team

A team presentation is very different from an individual presentation. One of the biggest problems we see is team presentations that don’t feel unified. You’ve got a team, present like a team!

For this reason, it is important to ensure that everyone is aware of what their teammates will be presenting, and know when transitions are meant to occur.

It is also important to show that you’re paying attention to teammates when they are presenting, and avoid fidgeting, talking, looking bored, or turning off your camera (just because you’re not talking doesn’t mean that you disappear).  You can suggest to the audience that your group is doing a good job by nodding when a teammate delivers a strong point.

In some less formal presentations, you may decide to interact with each other: have a conversation, interview each other, argue two sides of an issue, or have some teammates demonstrate what’s being described.

Maybe some teammates can demonstrate or hold visual aids.

In online presentations, teammates can be working behind the scenes while others are presenting.  One person might be handling the tech, another might be watching the chat, and another might be controlling presentation slides.

Plan the Q&A

If you’re including a Q&A at the end of your presentation, decide how your team will handle it. You might designate which teammate will answer different types of questions, or your team might take turns answering.

At the end of each answer, ask the other teammates if they have anything to add. See more details in Chapter 13: How to handle audience questions

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23 presentation examples that really work (plus templates!)

• 30 Mar 2023

To help you in your quest for presentation greatness, we’ve gathered 23 of the best business presentation examples out there. These hand-picked ideas range from business PowerPoint presentations, to recruitment presentations, and everything in between.

As a bonus, several of our examples include editable video presentation templates from  Biteable .

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Video presentation examples

Video presentations are our specialty at Biteable. We love them because they’re the most visually appealing and memorable way to communicate.

1. Animated characters

Our first presentation example is a business explainer from Biteable that uses animated characters. The friendly and modern style makes this the perfect presentation for engaging your audience.

Bonus template:  Need a business video presentation that reflects the beautiful diversity of your customers or team? Use  Biteable’s workplace scenes . You can change the skin tone and hair color for any of the animated characters.

2. Conference video

Videos are also ideal solutions for events (e.g. trade shows) where they can be looped to play constantly while you attend to more important things like talking to people and handing out free cheese samples.

For this event presentation sample below, we used bright colours, stock footage, and messaging that reflects the brand and values of the company. All these elements work together to draw the attention of passers-by.

For a huge selection of video presentation templates, take a look at our  template gallery .

Business PowerPoint presentation examples

Striking fear into the hearts of the workplace since 1987, PowerPoint is synonymous with bland, boring presentations that feel more like an endurance test than a learning opportunity. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Check out these anything-but-boring business PowerPoint presentation examples.

3. Design pointers

This PowerPoint presentation takes a tongue-in-cheek look at how the speakers and users of PowerPoint are the problem, not the software itself.

Even at a hefty 61 slides, the vintage theme, appealing colors, and engaging content keep the viewer interested. It delivers useful and actionable tips on creating a better experience for your audience.

Pixar, as you’d expect, redefines the meaning of PowerPoint in their “22 Rules for Phenomenal Storytelling”. The character silhouettes are instantly recognizable and tie firmly to the Pixar brand. The bright colour palettes are carefully chosen to highlight the content of each slide.

This presentation is a good length, delivering one message per slide, making it easy for an audience to take notes and retain the information.

Google slides examples

If you’re in business, chances are you’ll have come across  slide decks . Much like a deck of cards, each slide plays a key part in the overall ‘deck’, creating a well-rounded presentation.

If you need to inform your team, present findings, or outline a new strategy, slides are one of the most effective ways to do this.

Google Slides is one of the best ways to create a slide deck right now. It’s easy to use and has built-in design tools that integrate with Adobe, Lucidchart, and more. The best part — it’s free!

5. Teacher education

Here’s a slide deck that was created to educate teachers on how to use Google Slides effectively in a classroom. At first glance it seems stuffy and businessy, but if you look closer it’s apparent the creator knows his audience well, throwing in some teacher-friendly content that’s bound to get a smile.

The slides give walkthrough screenshots and practical advice on the different ways teachers can use the software to make their lives that little bit easier and educate their students at the same time.

6. Charity awareness raiser

This next Google slide deck is designed to raise awareness for an animal shelter. It has simple, clear messaging, and makes use of the furry friends it rescues to tug on heartstrings and encourage donations and adoptions from its audience.

Pro tip: Creating a presentation is exciting but also a little daunting. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed — especially if the success of your business or nonprofit depends on it.

Prezi presentation examples

If you haven’t come across  Prezi , it’s a great alternative to using static slides. Sitting somewhere between slides and a video presentation, it allows you to import other content and add motion to create a more engaging viewer experience.

7. Red Bull event recap

This Prezi was created to document the Red Bull stratosphere freefall stunt a few years ago. It neatly captures all the things that Prezi is capable of, including video inserts and the zoom effect, which gives an animated, almost 3D effect to what would otherwise be still images.  

Prezi has annual awards for the best examples of presentations over the year. This next example is one of the 2018 winners. It was made to highlight a new Logitech tool.

8. Logitech Spotlight launch

What stands out here are the juicy colors, bold imagery, and the way the designer has used Prezi to its full extent, including rotations, panning, fades, and a full zoom out to finish the presentation.

Sales presentation examples

If you’re stuck for ideas for your sales presentation, step right this way and check out this video template we made for you.

9. Sales enablement video presentation

In today’s fast-paced sales environment, you need a way to make your sales enablement presentations memorable and engaging for busy reps.  Sales enablement videos  are just the ticket. Use this video presentation template the next time you need to present on your metrics.

10. Zuroa sales deck

If you’re after a sales deck, you can’t go past this example from Zuora. What makes it great? It begins by introducing the worldwide shift in the way consumers are shopping. It’s a global phenomenon, and something we can all relate to.

It then weaves a compelling story about how the subscription model is changing the face of daily life for everyone. Metrics and testimonials from well-known CEOs and executives are included for some slamming social proof to boost the sales message.

Pitch presentation examples

Pitch decks are used to give an overview of business plans, and are usually presented during meetings with customers, investors, or potential partners.

11. Uber pitch deck

This is Uber’s original pitch deck, which (apart from looking a teensy bit dated) gives an excellent overview of their business model and clearly shows how they intended to disrupt a traditional industry and provide a better service to people. Right now, you’re probably very grateful that this pitch presentation was a winner.

You can make your own pitch deck with Biteable, or start with one of our  video templates  to make something a little more memorable.

12. Video pitch template

This video pitch presentation clearly speaks to the pains of everyone who needs to commute and find parking. It then provides the solution with its app that makes parking a breeze.

The video also introduces the key team members, their business strategy, and what they’re hoping to raise in funding. It’s a simple, clear pitch that positions the company as a key solution to a growing, worldwide problem. It’s compelling and convincing, as a good presentation should be.

13. Fyre Festival pitch deck

The most epic example of a recent pitch deck is this one for Fyre Festival – the greatest event that never happened. Marvel at its persuasion, gasp at the opportunity of being part of the cultural experience of the decade, cringe as everything goes from bad to worse.

Despite the very public outcome, this is a masterclass in how to create hype and get funding with your pitch deck using beautiful imagery, beautiful people, and beautiful promises of riches and fame.

Business presentation examples

Need to get the right message out to the right people? Business presentations can do a lot of the heavy lifting for you.

Simply press play and let your video do the talking. No fumbling your words and sweating buckets in front of those potential clients, just you being cool as a cucumber while your presentation does the talking.

Check out two of our popular templates that you can use as a starting point for your own presentations. While they’re business-minded, they’re definitely not boring.

14. Business intro template

Modern graphics, animations, and upbeat soundtracks keep your prospects engaged as they learn about your business, your team, your values, and how you can help them.

15. Business explainer template

Research presentation examples.

When you’re giving a more technical presentation such as research findings, you need to strike the perfect balance between informing your audience and making sure they stay awake.

As a rule, slides are more effective for research presentations, as they are used to support the speaker’s knowledge rather can capture every small detail on screen.

With often dry, complex, and technical subject matter, there can be a temptation for presentations to follow suit. Use images instead of walls of text, and keep things as easy to follow as possible.

16. TrackMaven research deck

TrackMaven uses their endearing mascot to lighten up this data-heavy slide deck. The graphs help to bring life to their findings, and they ensure to only have one bite-size takeaway per slide so that viewers can easily take notes.

17. Wearable tech research report

Obviously, research can get very researchy and there’s not a lot to be done about it. This slide deck below lays out a ton of in-depth information but breaks it up well with quotes, diagrams, and interesting facts to keep viewers engaged while it delivers its findings on wearable technology.

Team presentation examples

Motivating your team can be a challenge at the best of times, especially when you need to gather them together for….another presentation!

18. Team update template

We created this presentation template as an example of how to engage your team. In this case, it’s for an internal product launch. Using colorful animation and engaging pacing, this video presentation is much better than a static PowerPoint, right?

19. Officevibe collaboration explainer

This short slide deck is a presentation designed to increase awareness of the problems of a disengaged team. Bright colors and relevant images combine with facts and figures that compel viewers to click through to a download to learn more about helping their teams succeed.

Recruitment presentation examples

Recruiting the right people can be a challenge. Presentations can help display your team and your business by painting a dynamic picture of what it’s like to work with you.

Videos and animated slides let you capture the essence of your brand and workplace so the right employees can find you.

20. Company culture explainer

If you’re a recruitment agency, your challenge is to stand out from the hundreds of other agencies in the marketplace.

21. Kaizen culture

Showcasing your agency using a slide deck can give employers and employees a feel for doing business with you. Kaizen clearly displays its credentials and highlights its brand values and personality here (and also its appreciation of the coffee bean).

Explainer presentation examples

Got some explaining to do? Using an explainer video is the ideal way to showcase products that are technical, digital, or otherwise too difficult to explain with still images and text.

Explainer videos help you present the features and values of your product in an engaging way that speaks to your ideal audience and promotes your brand at the same time.

22. Product explainer template

23. lucidchart explainer.

Lucidchart does a stellar job of using explainer videos for their software. Their series of explainers-within-explainers entertains the viewer with cute imagery and an endearing brand voice. At the same time, the video is educating its audience on how to use the actual product. We (almost) guarantee you’ll have more love for spiders after watching this one.

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Guide for Giving a Group Presentation

February 21, 2018 - Dom Barnard

In certain academic and business situations, it is more valuable to deliver a group presentation than a solo one. Many people prefer group presentations because there is less pressure on the individual. However there are also unique challenges, such as having to ensure multiple individuals collaborate in order to produce a cohesive piece of work.

Preparing for the group presentation

As with any presentation, there is a significant amount of work during the preparation stage. The group must be well organised because there are multiple individuals, and therefore multiple personalities involved.

Presentation moderator

To assist with organisation, the group should first decide on a presentation moderator – this is essentially the “leader”. The presentation moderator can have the final say when decision-making is needed and, during the Q&A portion of the presentation, can decide which speakers will answer certain questions.

Understanding the audience

To make your presentation engaging you need to  think about the audience  so you can tailor it towards their needs. How much will the audience already know about this topic? What will they want to get from this presentation?

For example, if you are presenting the topic of building a bridge to a group of civil engineers, you can confidently use technical language. However, if you are presenting to secondary school students, you would need to use simpler language and not explain the methods in as much detail.

The presentation’s purpose

As a group, ensure you agree on the purpose of the presentation so that you all understand the message that needs to be conveyed e.g. “We want to find out which treatment works best for social anxiety.” Deciding on your message means that the group can start building key points around this – just keep in mind that each subtopic must contribute to the presentation’s aim.

Divide the presentation

The presentation needs to be  divided into main areas  so there is a clear beginning, middle and end. This is where can you decide on the order of the subtopics. Presentations usually follow this structure:

1. Introduction:

• It is useful to agree on the first minute of the presentation as a team. This is because the audience should be interested from the start and convinced to listen.
• The presentation’s aims are also discussed and an overview of the presentation’s structure is provided. For example, “We set out to explore the effectiveness of different treatments for social anxiety. We will first cover the symptoms and prevalence of social anxiety, before explaining the different treatments. This will then lead into a discussion about the pros and cons of each treatment route. Finally, we will explain which treatment route we decided was the most effective for this disorder.”

2. One or two middle sections:

• These sections consist of providing the information that addresses your presentation’s aim.
• There can be more of these sections depending on your topic.

3. Conclusion:

• After summarising all of the key points, there must be a clear conclusion. It is beneficial to appoint the conclusion to the best speaker as this is where all the information is pooled together.

After segmenting the presentation, a time sequence can be created so the group understands the order in which tasks must be completed. It is important to set deadlines for this.

Share responsibility

A frequent problem when working within a group is unequal participation as this can subsequently cause disharmony.

But this is easily avoidable by assigning each speaker a section of the presentation to work on depending on their interests. This means that each speaker should be doing the research for their section and putting together a speech and slides (if being used).

• It is important to specify exactly what each group member should be doing with their time.
• Make sure the length of time per speaker is agreed on.
• Do not change speakers more than necessary because this can reduce the coherency of the presentation.

Build the presentation together

For an audience to follow and enjoy a presentation, it must flow together. Meeting up and building the presentation helps with this because:

• This prevents the duplication of content.
• You can put the slides together, although only one individual should be responsible for merging the slides so there is consistency within the presentation.
• It is useful to receive feedback on the speeches before presenting to an audience.
• The team can agree on any edits.
• The team can agree on the conclusion.
• You can make sure that each speaker will talk for the same amount of time and cover a similar amount of information.
• The team can come up with the first minute of the presentation together.

Use stories to engage the audience

A good presentation opening could  start with a story  to highlight why your topic is significant. For example, if the topic is on the benefits of pets on physical and psychological health, you could present a story or a study about an individual whose quality of life significantly improved after being given a dog.

The audience is more likely to remember this story than a list of facts and statistics so try and incorporate relevant stories into presentations.

Know what each speaker will say

Each speaker must know what the other group members will say as this prevents repetition and it may be useful to refer to a previous speaker to assist in explaining your own section.

Also, if a team member is unable to attend on the day it will be easier to find cover within the group.

Write and practice transitions

Clean transitioning between speakers can also assist in producing a presentation that flows well. One way of doing this is:

• Briefly recap on what you covered in your section: “So that was a brief introduction on what social anxiety is and how it can affect somebody”
• Introduce the next speaker in the team and explain what they will discuss: “Now Sarah will talk about the prevalence of social anxiety.”
• Then end by looking at the next speaker, gesturing towards them and saying their name: “Sarah”.
• The next speaker should acknowledge this with a quick: “Thank you Nick.”

From this example you can see how the different sections of the presentations link which makes it easier for the audience to follow and remain engaged.

Practice the presentation

Rehearse with the group multiple times to make sure:

• The structure works
• Everyone is sticking to their timing.
• To see if any edits are needed.

The more you  rehearse a presentation  the more you will feel comfortable presenting the material and answering questions as your familiarity with the content increases.

Handling nerves before the presentation

It is  natural to feel nervous  when presenting in front of others, regardless of the size of the audience. Here are some tips:

• Remind yourself that the audience is there to listen to you and wants you to do well; there is no need to be afraid of them.
• Remember that the audience members will have to present their projects later and are almost certainly feeling just as nervous.
• Practicing with your group and practicing your section at home will make you more comfortable and familiar with the material and increase your confidence.
• Practice pauses  – when people feel nervous they tend to find silences uncomfortable and try to fill gaps, such as using “um” multiple times (filler words). Practicing pauses will help the silences feel less unnatural when you present therefore reducing the need for filler words.
• When we are nervous we often begin breathing quickly and this in turn can increase our anxiety. Controlled breathing is a common technique that helps slow down your breathing to normal thus reducing your anxiety.

Exercises to control your breathing:

• Sit down in an upright position as it easier for your lungs to fill with air
• Breathe in through your nose and into your abdomen for four seconds
• Hold this breathe for two seconds
• Breathe out through your nose for six seconds
• Wait a few seconds before inhaling and repeating the cycle

During the group presentation

Introducing the team.

The presentation should begin with the presentation moderator introducing the team. This is smoother than each individual presenting themselves.

Pay attention to the presentation

You may feel nervous as you wait for your turn to speak but try to listen to the presentation. The audience is able to see the whole team so it is important that you look interested in what is being said and react to it, even if you have heard it multiple times.

Body language and eye contact

Body language is a useful tool to engage the audience:

• If it is your turn to speak then stand slightly in the foreground of the rest of your group.
• Smile at the audience as this will make you look more confident.
• Make eye contact  as this helps you engage with the audience.
• Keep your arms uncrossed so your body language is more open.
• Do not look down and read from your notes- glancing down occasionally is fine but keep in mind that you are talking to the audience.
• This is the same for  presenting visual aids ; you may need to glance at the computer slide but make sure you predominantly face the audience as you are still speaking to them.
• Keep your hands at your sides but use them occasionally to gesture.

Vocal variety

How you say something is just as is important as the content of your speech –  arguably, more so . For example, if an individual presented on a topic very enthusiastically the audience would probably enjoy this compared to someone who covered more points but mumbled into their notes.

Here are some pointers:

• Adapt your voice depending on what are you saying- if you want to highlight something then raise your voice or lower your voice for intensity.
• Avoid speaking in monotone.
• Sound enthusiastic – the more you sound like you care about the topic, the more the audience will listen.
• Speak loudly and clearly.
• If you notice that you are speaking quickly, pause and slow down.
• Warm up your voice  before a speech

Take short pauses and breath deeply. This will ensure you have more vocal variety.

Handling nerves during the presentation

• If you find that you are too uncomfortable to give audience members direct eye contact, a helpful technique is to look directly over the heads of the audience as this gives the impression of eye contact.
• Try not to engage in nervous behaviours e.g. shifting your weight or fidgeting.
• Remember that it’s unlikely that the audience knows that you are feeling nervous – you do not look as anxious as you feel.
• Notice whether you are speaking too quickly as this tends to happen when nervousness increases. If you are, pause and then slow down.

Strong conclusion

Since the conclusion is the last section of your presentation the audience is more likely to remember it. Summarise the key points and lead into a clear concluding statement. For example, if your presentation was on the impact of social media on self-esteem you could list all the main points covered in the presentation and conclude “Therefore, from the amount of evidence and also from the quality of evidence, we have decided that social media is negatively/positively impacting self-esteem.”

Questions and answer session

The questions and answers session after the main presentation can be a source of anxiety as it is often difficult to predict what questions will be asked. But working within a group setting means that individually you do not have to know everything about the topic.

When an  audience member asks a question , the presentation moderator can refer a speaker who has the relevant knowledge to provide an answer. This avoids any hesitant pauses.

If you are answering group presentation questions:

• Pause before answering- take the time to gather your thoughts and think about your answer
• Make sure you answer the question- sometimes you may start providing more information than necessary. Keeping answers as concise as possible will help with this.
• Ask the questioner for clarification if you do not understand- it’s better to ask rather than answering in a way that does not address the question.
• You’re not expected to know everything- challenging questions will emerge and if you do not know the answer you can respond with: “That’s a really good question, I’m not certain so let me look into that.”

Ending the presentation

A good ending usually consists of the presentation moderator thanking the audience. If there is another group afterwards they should transition to the next group.

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5 Steps to a Great Team Presentation

You work for an advertising agency. A national restaurant brand wants a fresh ad campaign, and your firm is one of three agencies invited to deliver a team presentation to the brand’s top executives.

As often happens, the brand gives the agency only a couple of weeks to prepare. The agency quickly spins into motion, assigning a presentation role to managers from key departments: strategy, creative, research, and accounts.

Each of the departmental leaders works on their talk. The day before the big presentation, they gather in the conference room to rehearse their pitch. A few things become clear almost instantly: there’s no unifying theme, each person’s slides look different, and there’s unnecessary repetition throughout the talk.

The presenters panic. They scramble to make last-minute changes, work late into the night, and head into the presentation lacking cohesion and confidence—and a good nights’ sleep.

That’s not a hypothetical scenario. We’ve seen that play out with a client when we were brought in to help the day before they were scheduled to present. It was heartbreaking, because these were brilliant people with great ideas, and they almost certainly would have delivered wonderful work.

They didn’t get the account.

A great team presentation, whether you are pitching an ad campaign, seeking to land a sale, or hoping to raise startup funds, gets its strength from the sum of its parts, and how those parts fit into one unifying theme.

If you follow the proper steps, your team members will be fully aware of their roles and how they relate to one other. That work translates into a presentation with a smooth and seamless flow. The reward is an effective and successful outcome for the team, and a powerful and compelling experience for the audience.

We offer five steps to bring your team members together, find that flow, and focus on the message you want to convey.

5 Steps to a Winning Team Presentation

Step No. 1 – Establish Your Key Message

There is an important question to ask whether you are a single presenter or part of a team: What is the brightest take-home message you’d like your audience to remember after your team finishes its presentation?

We call this your audience-focused bright shiny object , or ABSO . Your ABSO aligns your key point with your audience’s greatest concerns and needs. Here’s an example:

You are a company that provides technological and energy expertise to municipalities that are developing comprehensive initiatives to become more environmentally responsible. You and your team are pitching a panel of town officials.

Your key thought is this: “You should hire us because we not only have the scientific expertise but years of experience in translating that to real-life applications that save money and protect the environment.” The town’s need is this: “We need a program that follows proven scientific principles and incorporates economic best practices. We also need to hit our goal of reducing energy consumption by 20 percent in the next five years.” Here’s your ABSO: “We have a team of scientists, researchers, former municipal leaders, and economists who are as versed in the research as they are in the real-life applications that translate into compliance and economic savings.”

Those nearly three dozen words could be swapped out for just two – “Hire us!” –  but that pitch won’t go anywhere if you don’t answer the question the audience is asking: “Why should we hire you?”

The audience will be more likely to hire you if every speaker’s mini-presentation is guided by and reflects the central idea (or ABSO) that ties the entire presentation together.

Step No. 2 – Assign Roles

If you own a car, how many times do you think about the spark plugs in your engine? We guess that it’s not all that often. But you sure do think about them when the engine stalls. Faulty or worn, perhaps? There’s no spark to get that engine going.

We use this example in context with how you build your team presentation. Every presenter has an important role – no matter how small or big. You want your presentation to hum along, with nary a stall in sight. In other words, every presenter needs a clear understanding of their role and how they fit into the unified whole.

Here is how you build the engine:

• Determine the number of speakers – There is no magic number, but you should consider the impact on the audience. Cramming a dozen speakers into an hour might make it difficult for the speakers to build a rapport with the audience and may strain your audience’s ability to consume and consider the information you present.
• Create the content – What points and supporting evidence will each person cover (discuss this as a group), and what is each segment trying to achieve in connection to your ABSO? Answering those questions will also help to reduce repetition.
• Mind the micro and macro – Each speaker should have a “mini” presentation that conforms to the usual speech formula – open, main points with supporting detail, and close. To avoid appearing predictable , each speaker should vary their delivery (don’t all use opens that focus on statistics, for instance). Perhaps one team member uses PowerPoint, while another passes out a handout. Many team presentations begin with a “big picture” introduction, often presented by the most senior member of the team, followed by talks given by specialists in each topic area. The person who opens the talk may also close it and take on an emcee role to facilitate the Q&A period.
• Establish the lead – The person opening the team presentation should begin with a compelling statement that immediately gets the audience in the tent, establishes the session’s relevance and purpose, and reflects the audience-focused bright shiny object (ABSO). As a group, determine if the opener, who also is often the emcee, will either introduce the team following the open or open the floor for each presenter to briefly introduce themselves and the subject they will cover.

Step No. 3 – Practice, Practice, Practice

Here’s how to make your practice session an exercise in efficiency:

• Listen for the unified theme in every “mini” presentation.
• Identify and eliminate repetition. You can do this by ensuring the point is in the proper segment.
• Ditch the drag. As you time each person’s talk, pay attention to pacing.

How to reassess

After each rehearsal, go back and tinker. Consequently, that may mean you add more compelling material or chop irrelevant statistics. If this is an organic part of the creative process, you will have a more seamless and effective flow when the presentation goes “live.”

Step No. 4 – Your View on Visuals

Visual aids can have a powerful effect on helping your audience to remember your key message and main points. In a team presentation, your approach to the visuals must be cohesive. If every slide presentation follows a different template, and evidences a different style, the audience is likely to be distracted. Worse, as in the advertising agency example that started this post, they may pass on your firm altogether, concluding that the work you would have delivered would be as disjointed as the presentation itself.

Here are some guidelines to visualize:

• Each speaker should work off the same template.
• One person should be assigned to edit the final deck.
• Ensure there is continuity of colors, font sizes, and the overall look.

Step No. 5 – Final checks

Well before you arrive to that conference room to pitch your services, register a sale, or secure funds, make sure, as a group, you’ve paid attention to staging. How are you going to position yourselves? When it’s not your turn to present, how will you stay engaged? How are you transitioning from one segment to another?

Here are some things to consider before the presentation:

• Is the team standing or sitting during the talk?
• Is the team on stage? Are the presenters sitting in the audience or around the conference table?
• Are speakers expected to step forward to speak?

Here are some things to do before the presentation:

Practice all scenarios. With preparation, speakers may be less likely to be thrown off track if the actual presentation reveals a different set-up than had been discussed. Rehearse the choreography. For instance, if you are sharing a single microphone, practice the handoff. If you’re sharing a PowerPoint clicker, practice the exchange. Make eye contact with your co-presenter during the transition and exchange a warm look before turning toward the audience. Stay alert. When others are speaking, practice keeping your eyes on the speaker. You also can take notes if helpful, and imagine observing the audience to see if some points are landing better than others. Plot your Q&A. Will the emcee assign questions to team members in real time or will certain team members field certain topics? Are group members encouraged to jump in? The real goal is to avoid the awkwardness of deciding in front of the audience who should answer which questions. A team that works gracefully with one another sends a powerful message about their ability to work cohesively and efficiently on whatever task is before them. Be there for your teammate. Let’s say your colleague gets stuck in traffic on presentation day. You may be required to step up and fill the gap caused by your absent colleague. Or, you may have to shorten your part of the presentation when questions run long in the segment before you. Snags and challenges, while unfortunate, do happen. As a team, practice for the unexpected.

Total Teamwork

One player can consistently make great plays, but it takes a team to create a winning season. Or, as some recent research has revealed , a team doesn’t need to be a group of superstars to succeed, so much as a group of people who work well together. It’s a finding we can intuitively understand.

In approaching your team presentation, remember that it should reflect the experience, effort, and talent of each member as seen through the team’s collective expertise. With preparation and practice, that expertise will easily shine through.

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5+ Best Slides for Team Introduction in a PowerPoint Presentation

Last updated on January 8th, 2024

Are you making a pitch deck or applying for a project? Have you considered adding a slide to introduce your team? Your team is not only a part of your company but also your final product or project outcome! Their skills and experience reflect the arsenal you possess for delivering the outcome you are pitching to an audience. This is why you must spend some time introducing your team as a part of your pitch.

What is a Team Introduction Slide?

A team introduction slide introduces a team before the audience. Team introduction slides are used by organizations to provide the audience an overview of the skills and expertise of their team members. This can be helpful during pitch decks, when bidding for projects, introducing a company before an audience, etc. The reason for introducing your team during a presentation is to showcase the capability of your organization. Since your team is truly the quality of outcome you can provide to your clients.

Why Should You Introduce Your Team?

To introduce your organization.

One of the basic reasons for adding a company profile in your presentation is to discuss your organization during an introductory session. Regardless of whether you are presenting a presentation before potential clients, a bunch of students at a college event, or industry experts, introducing your team is a part of introducing your organization before the audience.

To Pitch Your Organization for a Contract or Investment

A team introduction slide is like showcasing a part of your portfolio or company profile. Many professionally designed PowerPoint templates provide such a sample intro slide by default, as this can be a key part of an important presentation where you are trying to pitch your organization as the best candidate to acquire a contract or attract investment. Another reason for providing such a slide can be to create a positive organizational image by showing off how good your team is and why they are the best team to get the job done.

To Prove Your Team can Deliver Desired Results

You don’t necessarily need to have a very experienced team to make a case for your organization to be good at your job. Even startups with an experienced, yet qualified team can emphasize how young, innovative, and academically qualified the team is. Similarly, a team with a vast experience in the industry can be a good selling point for your services.

To Create a Positive Image

Many businesses take pride in their teams and try to use their capabilities as a highlight to build a positive image for their business. For example, a startup might want to emphasize that their team contains people who have worked for other reputable organizations in the past and have the requisite experience to propel their company forward. This type of image building can be good for attracting potential clients and to get recognized in the industry.

Key Elements of a Team Introduction Slide

A team introduction slide can contain basic information about your team. Some of the key elements that your slide should have are mentioned below.

Inclusion of Key Members

The most basic team introduction slides contain a name and designation for each of the key team members highlighted in the slide. This might include the organizational head, vice president, director, project manager, etc. Since medium-sized or large organizations can have a lor of employees, you don’t need to include everyone in your team introduction slide. Usually, you can include the top tier and the most qualified individuals. If you are creating a pitch deck, you might want to focus on your core team, along with a few senior officials in the slide.

Professional Summary

While it can be hard to cram in a professional summary for each individual, especially if you have more than 5 people listed in your intro slide, a few words to highlight the qualifications of each individual can be quite useful. For the purpose of brevity, you can add the names and designations of your employees, along with their key qualifications below their names to show what expertise they possess.

A Face to the Name

While some people might prefer not to add pictures for their team, this can be a useful addition to a team introduction slide, since adding a face to a name can make the team look more realistic and can also have a positive impact on your presentation.

Examples of Slides for Team Introduction

We have compiled a list of slides that can help you create a team introduction for your next presentation. The below-mentioned PowerPoint templates not only serve as an example for making team introduction slides but can also help you create comprehensive pitch decks, and other types of presentations meant to highlight your organization.

1. Introduce Company Profile PowerPoint Template

This PowerPoint template has been designed to enable presenters to create comprehensive company introductions. You can create entire company profiles and also introduce your team with their names, designation, and a brief summary about them. What makes this template quite comprehensive for team introductions is that it also provides additional slides for emphasizing certain team members to highlight their qualifications and achievements. The template also provides an organizational chart with some team members highlighted.

2. Team PowerPoint Infographic Layout

The Team Infographic PowerPoint Layout is a slide to introduce your team which is a part of a PowerPoint template with comprehensive slides for making business presentations. This slide provides a basic collage-like layout for presenting your team with a name, designation, and a picture for each team member. The default layout allows introducing up to five team members, with scope for duplicating the placeholders to add more individuals. You can also add additional placeholders to add a description for each team member.

3. Multi-Purpose Business PowerPoint Template with Slide for Team Introduction

The Multi-Purpose Business PowerPoint Template comes with a slide for a team introduction where you can highlight your key team members with their pictures, name, designation, and qualification. The slide is meant to introduce a handful of team members, where you can also duplicate slide elements to increase the number of team members you intend to showcase. Other than teams, this is a comprehensive PowerPoint template for introducing your company, services, projects, etc.

4. Team Discussion PowerPoint Template

This presentation deck contains slides for creating effective business plans, team-oriented and brainstorming slides, pitch decks, and the like. You can use this multi-purpose template to create a variety of business-themed slides and also introduce our team using a simple team introduction slide. This template is an example of how to create a crisp team introduction, business plan, and other types of business presentations. You can pick and choose the slides relevant to your presentation topic and make something that is easy to create and present with simple, flat design layouts.

5. Free Team Building PowerPoint Template

The Free Team Building PowerPoint Template is a minimalist team-oriented template with a title slide and a few basic slides to help you create slides about your team. the lively title slide depicts a team holding speech bubbles and a placeholder for a title. This is followed by slides with default layouts for making lists, comparisons, and other types of slides.

Final Words

Introducing your team in a slide is as important as other aspects of your business. Showing that you have a reliable team can help you build a positive image for your company and brand, as well as enable you to create a convincing pitch deck. Introducing your team also shows that your organization values and trusts its team members to reach desired goals.

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The Manager’s Guide to Effective Teamwork

Let’s cut the chase: teamwork is challenging. Encouraging people to communicate better. Getting a team to consistent performance levels. Resolving conflicts. 

Everyone who tells you otherwise would be wrong. But the above challenges shouldn’t discourage you from striving to build a high-performing team. While this quick guide won’t provide you with a “silver bullet solution”, it will leave you with a strong base of research-based knowledge you can use to improve your team management skills. 

So What is Teamwork?

The International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences gives the following teamwork definition:

Teamwork is the ability of team members to work together, communicate effectively, anticipate and meet each other’s demands, and inspire confidence, resulting in a coordinated collective action.

The ability to “join forces” to accomplish shared goals has proved crucial since the dawn of humankind. Hunting, gathering, and farming required ancient people to learn to cooperate in order to succeed. Without teamwork skills, we would have never realized such ambitious projects as building railroads, developing the Internet, or soon — sending the first tourists to space. 

But let’s reevaluate from aspirations to reality: what are the actual mechanics of effective teamwork? 

The Four Defining Characteristics of Teamwork 

Social scientists determined that the following four characteristics of teamwork drive most team successes:

Performance monitoring: When working in groups, we tend to analyze how others are handling their chores. This type of natural observation promotes better group accountability. No one wants to appear as a “lagger” among team members. Thus we try to adjust or pace and quality of work to the stands set by others. Because of such “cohesion”, the team as a unit functions smoother. 

Feedback: When working in teams, we don’t just watch others — we also provide feedback on how well they are coping with the job. Such a rapport on the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of performance helps homogenize the team’s performance. And respectively — drive efficiency. However, for this to happen, team members must feel comfortable providing and accepting feedback to everyone else, despite the rank of tenure. Free-flowing feedback is the defining characteristic of high-performing teams.

Closed-loop communication: Good communication is vital for effective teamwork. That’s a known fact. What’s more curious is that there’s a specific type of rapport that most teams assume. It’s called “closed-loop communication”. 

That’s a simple communication style most of us engage in without knowing. A closed-loop conversation goes like this:

• Sara, I need you to create a new go-to-market presentation with 15 slides by Monday.
• Got it, Tim. I will send you over a 15-slide deck by Monday.
• Yes, thanks.

Such a repetition serves several purposes. First, it provides the  “sender” with an acknowledgment that their message landed. The “receiver”, in turn, better remembers the message contents, plus verify its correctness with the sender yet again. 

Closed-loop communication helps prevent misunderstanding and ensures more smooth information flows between all team participants. 

Back-up behaviors: “I’ve got your back!” is the sentiment you experience working in a well-managed team. It arises from the fact that other members are willing to step in when needed and support you. This happens when all team members know how and when to ask for help (without the fear of being judged). 

Why is Teamwork Important?

As popular lore says: “teamwork makes the dream work”. That idea holds true at the workplace too! Over 54% of employees admit that a strong sense of community ( common vision and mission , great coworkers, and corporate culture) prompt them to stay longer with the employer. 

Gallup also found that employee engagement strongly correlates with the overall levels of teamwork in the workplace. Well-oiled teams tend to be 17% more productive, experience 24% lower turnover, and 41% lower absenteeism.  

On a broader level, without effective teamwork, organizations struggle to move forward with new initiatives and frequently — fail to complete them. Team performance directly affects project timelines and success rates, plus the overall business bottom line. 

On the other hand, well-managed and diverse teams drive better financial outcomes for organizations. McKinsey found teams made up of members from diverse backgrounds (regarding gender, age, ethnicity, etc.) are more creative and perform better by up to 35% better, than homogeneous teams. 

To sum up the benefits of teamwork boil down to:

• Improved productivity and operational effectiveness
• Higher employee engagement 
• Better financial outcomes for the businesses 
• More creative ideas and solutions to trivial issues 

Characteristics of a Successful Team

OK, so the importance of teamwork is pretty clear. But how can leaders nurture high-performing teams? 

Researchers from the University of Perth found that to succeed with team building , it’s necessary to foster the following characteristics among team members: 

• Commitment to team success and shared goals — securing a “buy-in” from a team is key to ensuring their ongoing dedication to the task at hand. 
• Interdependence — team members support and encourage their peers to achieve, contribute, and learn while doing the same themselves. 
• Interpersonal skills — people on the team can candidly communicate with one another, remain mindful of other people’s needs, and exhibit high emotional intelligence levels. 
• Open communication and positive feedback — everyone on the team should be ready to receive and give constructive criticism and feedback.
• Appropriate team composition — every person should understand their role and scope of responsibilities and expectations for them. They should also know how their contributions affect other team members and the entire project. 
• Commitment to team processes, leadership & accountability — team members must know the standard operating process and “best practices” that everyone else is using. At the same time, team leaders must also step in whenever their input is needed for shared decision-making and problem-solving.

How to Improve Teamwork: 4 Research-Based Strategies

Many managers believe that team members’ individual attributes such as age, seniority level, or reputation are the most determinant to successful team management.

 It’s the opposite. APA found that “deep level factors” such as the person’s values, personality traits, or soft skills can have more far-rearing consequences on teamwork effectiveness. 

How do you leverage those deep-level factors to build better teams? Here are four strategies. 

Create an Atmosphere of Safety and Openness 

Atlassian , a provider of project and team management applications for software teams, recently found that in teams where most team members can be honest and candid, good things happen. Such teams are: 

• 60% more likely to achieve the set goals faster 
• 80% more likely to report high emotional well-being and job satisfaction 

This survey further mirrors APA research and states that most team leaders (and members) say that mutual respect and transparent decision-making are the two driving factors for 

increasing team achievement. 

Thus, focus on building a similar environment at your company too. This includes:

• Recognize ongoing workplace issues and commit to resolving them
• Address the problem of micromanagement . Consider implementing time tracking .
• Increase transparency via an open door policy 
• Encourage honest feedbacking without the fear of repercussions 
• Earn the team’s trust by backing your words with actions. 

Focus on Developing Team Cognition

Team cognition is a shared understanding team members develop when working together for long periods.  Research from the military found that the team’s ability to be synchronized — share the same beliefs, values, perceptions — is the key to consistently high performance. 

In high team cognition levels, team members can determine how their peers will think and act in different situations and formulate their responses based on this knowledge. If you ever have been to the ER (or watches series), you know how blazingly fast the team’s response is. Everyone knows which tool to grab, what vitals to record, and how they should act in response to others. 

Teams outside of high-pressure environments can also benefit from developing such “shared mental models”.  The key to that is teaching your teams to effectively exchange information and pass on the knowledge they have to others. Experienced teams know exactly when to provide or request information from others, who to refer to, and when. 

Setting up a team-wide RACI matrix can be a good starting point for building up this type of skill. 

Consider Downsizing Your Teams

Research published in Nature journal suggests that small teams are often responsible for the most disruptive ideas. To some extent, this fact can be explained by better collaboration and a higher degree of consensus (which is easier to reach when fewer people are involved). 

But that’s not it. Small teams also end up being more creative and capable of delivering amazingly “big” results within a short timeframe. 

Researchers from the Wharton School of Business run an interesting experiment. They asked two teams to assemble some Lego. 

• A two-person team completed the task in 36 minutes. 
• A 4 person team needed 52 minutes to finish the same task. 

If you feel that your bigger teams are bogged down with approvals, miscommunication, and some inner-team power dynamics, consider “trimming” them to a more compact size.

Jeff Bezos of Amazon famously popularized the two-pizza team concept. He believed that the best work can be accomplished by a software engineer team that you can feed with two pizzas. Considering how successful Amazon is these days, this idea definitely has its merit! 

Final Tip: Help Your People Build Up Their Soft Skills 

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills are the “mortar” of a well-performing team. Sadly, a lot of us tend to overestimate our ability “to get along with others” .

A survey of recent college graduates found that ? believe they can work well in a team environment. However, only a third of managers agreed with this statement. 

At the workplace, similar dynamics might be at play. Some managers may think they are “great”, while their team will silently disagree. Make sure that you can identify such trends and address them by suggesting team-building activities, holding training sessions for managers, or providing individual team members with aids and prompts that could help them improve their interpersonal skills. 

1. Teamwork Concept PowerPoint Template

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Sep 20, 2022

5 Free Powerpoint Presentations for Team Building with Activities and How To Build Your Own Team-Building Template

Heather Harper

Company Culture Writer

Team building PowerPoint presentations allow us to build a strong team , where teamwork is at the forefront of all operations and everyone is working together to reach the same common goal. 37% of workers consider teamwork, team building, and team collaboration to be incredibly important. In fact, if workers feel that these things aren’t happening within their team, they are more likely to leave. 

As we all know, high employee turnover costs money that most companies just can’t afford to lose. So, to prevent this from happening all teams need to make connections, foster communication, build trust, and promote problem-solving. One way to integrate these things is to include PowerPoint presentations, with complementing activities, in your team building program. 

These PowerPoints need to be inspiring, not boring, and in this article, we will give you PowerPoint presentation ideas for team building. To start, you’ll discover free PowerPoint presentations for team building and complementing activities, before learning how to make your own engaging team building presentation that WOWs.  

5 Free Powerpoint Presentations for Team Building with Activities

Free team-building powerpoint presentation: communication.

Effective communication in the workplace generates 4.5 times higher talent retention . As a result, it is crucial that all workplaces that don’t want to pour money down the drain on constant talent acquisition invest time and effort into enhancing communication within their teams. Along with plenty of team building activities, the best place to start building strong communication is with an effective and purposeful PowerPoint presentation. 

The best communication PowerPoint template 

This team building PowerPoint presentation free download is offered on Slideshare and consists of 29 slides that break down the important aspects of communication into manageable, bite-sized chunks. 

Targeted to improve communication between co-workers and clients, this free team building PowerPoint presentation begins with a brief overview of what communication is, its history, and why you should care about it. After, you will take a look at the goal of the PowerPoint, which is to maximize client communication, improve satisfaction and enhance personal productivity. 

You’ll then go over different ways groups communicate, organizational communication, the various principles of conflict, the effects of conflict, and so much more. By the end of all 29 slides, your team should have the information and knowledge they need to meet and understand these goals. 

Activities that support communication within teams

• Team sports day

Working as part of a team during a sporting activity is an excellent way to build trust and positivity within a team, which in turn promotes healthy and effective communication. Plus, if you want to make your team more productive at work , improve mood , and prevent chronic health conditions , there’s no better way than some good old fashioned exercise! 

• Build a tent blind

By finding a few old tents from your garage, you can throw your team into an activity that promotes communication, as well as encourages listening, leadership and teamwork. 

To play, organize your team into pairs and ask one player to be blindfolded. They must listen to instructions from the other player in their pair on how to put up a tent and will race the other teams to be the first to put their tent up. 

• Take part in an Escape Room

Escape rooms are great ways to allow your team to escape regular workplace tasks and relax and unwind. The fact that they have to work together, as opposed to separately, means that this activity is perfect for supporting your communication PowerPoint presentation. 

At the Team Building Hub , your team can immerse themselves in a prison break-out, explore the dark depths of the ocean, or participate in a thrilling gold rush… all without even having to leave the office. Together, they can work through clues and puzzles to beat the clock and escape the room. 

Free Team-Building Powerpoint Presentation: Conflict Management

Employees in the United States spend approximately a tremendous 2.8 hours each week involved in workplace conflict. This equates to around $359 billion in hours paid that are focused on conflict, rather than completing productive workplace tasks. To make this worse, 60% of employees have never received basic conflict management training, meaning that millions of organizations are unnecessarily losing money every year. 

Fear not, however, as there are plenty of free conflict management team building PowerPoint presentation templates that can help you to overcome any conflict issues within your team. Below is our favorite of them all. 

The best conflict management PowerPoint template

Slideshare’s conflict management in teams PowerPoint Presentation is free to download and includes 18 slides on how to manage and resolve all types of various workplace conflicts. 

To start, your team will learn exactly what conflict is and how it applies to the workplace. They’ll look at various types of workplace conflict, such as interpersonal conflict and intragroup conflict, before exploring when workplace conflict might be constructive, and when it might be destructive. Afterwards, the presentation offers some useful ways to prevent and manage conflict in your workplace. The Slideshare PowerPoint even makes its conflict management and prevention section engaging and entertaining by including clips from the sitcom The Office . 

Activities that aid conflict management team building 

• Take a personality test

Getting your team to take a personality test will allow them to explore themselves so that they can understand their personality and, in turn, their trigger points for conflict and how they can work to resolve it. Tests such as the Myers-Briggs or Disc allow team members to rate their agreement with certain statements and can then make a conclusion on that person’s personality. Team Building Hub even has a package with Maxwell Leadership that adds a DISC assessment before any game, to help increase the learning and connection during the experience.

• Play the compliment circle game

Everyone loves to feel that someone appreciates them and thinks something nice about them. It promotes strong bonds within a team, creates trust, builds a sense of psychological safety, and, as a result, is likely to limit the amount of conflict that occurs. To play, simply sit in a circle and get each team member to go around the room and pay a compliment to the person sitting to their right. 

Designed to allow team members to understand how to work through conflict and understand differing opinions, four words is the perfect activity to complement your conflict management PowerPoint presentation. 

To play, give each team member a piece of paper and ask them to write 4 words that they associate with conflict. Pair them up and between the two of them, they must decide on the best four words out of the combined eight they have. During this, each pair will have to negotiate in a considerate and efficient manner. At the end of the game, you can bring the team back together to discuss how the process went and whether there was any conflict. 

Free Team-Building Powerpoint Presentation: Virtual Teams

Virtual teams are more common than ever before and, as a result, it is important to have the correct tools in place to build strong virtual teams. The benefits of virtual team building are priceless: it connects remote workers, enhances collaboration and co-working, increases productivity, boosts morale, encourages healthy communication, and prevents burnout and loneliness. 

The best virtual team PowerPoint template 

Geared toward virtual team leaders, this PowerShow.com template covers all the challenges of having a virtual team and gives expert solutions to each challenge. Offering 14 slides of content, this team building PowerPoint presentation starts with a bold quote to instantly grab your team’s attention and engage them. After, the presentation then moves on to cover the top three common challenges within a virtual team, before summarizing how to solve these challenges. 

Activities that aid virtual team building 

• Ice breakers games

Virtual icebreaker games provide a remarkable way for people scattered across the world to introduce themselves in a fun and charming way. They are designed to create a relaxed atmosphere, which in return can build trust, enhance communication, and improve productivity. Some of our favorite icebreaker games include repeat performances, guess the acronym, and rank your favorites. 

• Play some zoom games

Zoom games for large virtual groups are designed to allow teams to stay connected, be sociable, and keep happy. Games such as Jeopardy, Trivia, and Scavenger hunt are perfect for involving your whole team and promoting virtual problem-solving and communication. 

• Team online games show

Online game shows are exciting and upbeat ways to encourage your virtual team members to improve morale and communication! With five fast-paced rounds, your team members can practice their communication skills and problem-solving ability, and they can create trusting bonds with each other.

Free Team-Building Powerpoint Presentation: Problem-Solving

Problem-solving in the workplace is important for everyone, from entry-level employees to senior staff. Those with fantastic problem-solving skills are better equipped to solve all sorts of unexpected challenges that might be thrown at them. As a result, they are the type of employees that help a business run smoothly, and, therefore, all teams should be investing in developing these skills in their members. 

The best problem-solving PowerPoint templates

Offered for free by WorkshopBank , this PowerPoint is a 30-45 minute presentation where your team will cover everything from brainstorming and issue analysis, to action planning and solution finding. It is designed to allow your team to make breakthrough progress with their problem-solving and have the skill set to tackle any problems that may arise at work. 

All you need to do is download the PowerPoint template and work through the activities given. It’s an excellent interactive and fun way to get your team to understand problem-solving and how they can apply it to their jobs. 

Activities that support problem-solving 

• The Art Thief 

The Art Thief is an in-person game designed specifically to help your team unlock a new level of problem-solving. Designed by industry experts, your team will tear into a box filled with clues. They will use their teamwork and problem-solving skills to work together to connect the dots and solve the mystery of the art thief. 

• Quick team building activities 

Learning a new skill can be frustrating and daunting to many, so a fantastic way to help promote problem-solving is to include quick team building activities to ensure everyone remains inspired and engaged. Activities such as word association and ‘what’s my name?’ are designed to be simple and quick, but to encourage your team members to solve complicated problems and, as a result, learn new problem-solving skills.

• Paper tower challenge 

The paper tower challenge is a creative way to promote trust, communication, and, most importantly, problem-solving in a workplace team of any size. To play, split your team into small groups and give them three minutes to build the largest freestanding tower possible. The only catch – they can’t use anything but paper! Award a prize to the team whose tower is the tallest and still standing at the end of the game. 

Free Team-Building Powerpoint Presentation: Trust

Trust within teams promotes the highest levels of productivity and effectiveness because it allows every single team member to feel valued, and appreciated and that they are safe to share opinions, problems, and ideas. Therefore, it is of no surprise that workplace teams who trust each other have 50% higher employee productivity, 106% more energy at work, and 13% fewer sick days. 

The best trust PowerPoint Presentation template

Comprised of 48 engaging and eye-catching slides, you can download Slideshare’s trust building PowerPoint for free. 

Created to help co-workers build healthy relationships, the PowerPoint presentation begins by explaining to your team why they are here and enlightening them about the importance of trust within teams. Looking at a model of trust, you and your team will explore what happens in the absence of trust and will take a look at examples of teams that have no trust. Next, you will explore the various types of trust, the essential ingredients of trust, and how it can be created in your workplace team. Your team will then partake in a reflection activity, whereby they will discuss what they’ve learned and how they can help develop and enhance trust within the team. 

Activities that support trust building

• Constantly incorporating trust building activities 

Trust is something that, once built, needs to be constantly reinforced and worked on. As a result, to ensure optimal workplace trust it is crucial to keep using plenty of team building tools throughout the year. Introducing virtual meeting platforms, having a joint calendar, constantly using icebreakers and team building activities, and sending out Google forms are all fantastic ways of ensuring that trust is constantly worked on within a team. 

•  Team skydive 

If your budget can be stretched to allow this, a team skydive is a fantastic way to get your team members bonding at 10,000 feet in the air. To make this a trust building exercise, you can pair your team members up and get them to do a skydive at the same time (whilst being attached to a professional, obviously). Team members will learn how each other behaves when scared and pumped full of adrenaline, and will learn to trust the other person as a result.  

• Trust fall 

Quick, simple, and easy to coordinate, a trust fall is a fantastic activity to chuck in at the end of your team building PowerPoint presentation. To play, get your team to work in pairs and one person must turn to face away from their partner and allow themselves to fall back into their partner’s arms. The partner must then catch them, proving to the other person that they are trustworthy. 

How to Build Your Own Team Building Powerpoint Presentation Template

Building your own PowerPoint presentation is something that can be time consuming, but worth it for a presentation that will wow your team. In order to engage and inspire, you need your presentation to be insightful, unique, interesting, and tailored to the needs of your team. That’s why it’s never a bad idea to create your own. 

If you’d like to give creating your own PowerPoint presentation a shot, here is everything to include: 

• Make sure you have PowerPoint. This is a no-brainer. In order to create a Powerpoint presentation, you must have access to PowerPoint. You can buy the whole Microsoft Office package for as little as $69.99 a year. If you don’t have the budget for Powerpoint, Google Slides is a great free alternative!
• Decide precisely what you want to talk about. The best presentations are concise and straight to the point. You don’t want to bore your team by talking aimlessly about every team building topic under the sun. So think about what it is your team needs to work on. Conflict management? Problem-solving? Training? Onboarding? Morale in the workplace? It can be anything that will make your team stronger. 
• Get your facts right. One fantastic way to show facts is to include accurate and up-to-date statistics to reinforce what you’ve said. Using bold statistics, especially in the first section of your presentation, will grab your team’s focus and encourage them to pay attention. 
• Make your presentation visually appealing . Getting your facts straight is all well and good, but if your presentation is dull and boring, you’re never going to inspire a group of people. Utilize visuals and animations to help bring your slides alive and allow information to be digestible. 
• Find a way to get everyone involved. Sitting in a meeting room with information being relayed off a screen will take most of your team back to school, leaving them feeling bored, frustrated, and uninspired. To avoid this, find a way to involve your team in your presentation. You can use a variety of techniques to do this, such as quizzes, polls, questions, and answers. It will make your team feel seen and valued, which will inspire them in return.
• Include meaningful takeaways. The whole purpose of this team building presentation is to teach your team something important about team building and the team they are in. To make sure your presentation has been worth the time, include an essential takeaway from the meeting. For example, it could be about steps your team can take to improve performance, communication, and/or trust. 

Conclusion 

That’s a wrap on the best team building activities and PowerPoint presentations. Whether your team is in-person or virtual, they are likely to need to work on their trust, problem-solving, communication, or conflict management. Offering exciting PowerPoint presentations, backed up with fun team building activities, is a fantastic way to teach them new and relevant skills. 

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Coaching is the difference between good and great.

If you want to take your sales team from good to great, it’s time to coach them. Or set them up with a sales coach.

But what does a sales coach do? How are they different from a sales manager? And is it worth investing in one?

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A HubSpot report reveals that 71% of modern consumers gather information on their own before talking to a sales rep.

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The Total Guide to Sales Prospecting with Strategies for Success

Sales prospecting is about finding the right clients for your business and connecting with them successfully. If you can’t nail it, there’s no guarantee your product or service will ever sell. That’s why:

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• 80% of B2B buyers prefer engaging with salespeople who act as trusted advisors.
• 61% of high-growth companies have integrated AI-based sales prospecting tools.

In this guide, you’ll explore all about sales prospecting. From what it is to 11 proven sales techniques, you will find everything important to understand and practice this concept for your business.

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The market keeps evolving. And you must be prepared to handle these changes by constantly evaluating and improving your sales process. This post tells you exactly how to do that. Give it a read and learn:

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FILE - Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) is pictured before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 in Landover, Md. Jason Kelce is officially a member of ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown” team. ESPN announced Kelce had signed a multi-year agreement on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 during a presentation to advertisers in New York. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)

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ESPN announced Kelce had signed a multiyear agreement on Tuesday during a presentation to advertisers in New York. He will also be a part of ESPN’s Super Bowl week coverage.

Kelce will replace Robert Griffin III, who will continue with the network as a college football analyst. Scott Van Pelt became the host of the “Monday Night Football” pregame show last season with Marcus Spears and Ryan Clark as the other analysts.

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Photo by Douglass Huxley Williamstown Middle/High School students Skylar Hart and Rylee Cunningham were recognized during Monday’s Wood County Board of Education meeting for their completion of i-Ready math and/or reading.

PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Board of Education held numerous presentations and recognitions Monday night during its regular meeting including students who completed i-Ready math and/or reading, those who won first place at the 2024 State Social Studies Fair, the Williamstown Middle/High School girls basketball team for placing as runners up at the state tournament, students who completed the ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces) course and the Boys & Girls Club Student of the Year.

A full list and pictures of those recognized can be found in the online version of this story.

VanDevender Middle School student Andrew Sallizzoni was awarded the Ami-John Crawford/J.J. and Harriet C. West Prize by the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation. This is awarded to the best all-around student of any Parkersburg middle or high school, as selected by the board.

“His leadership roles have included various positions in the student government during his time at VanDevender Middle School. This year he was elected to be the student body president.” PACF Senior Program Director Amy Nahley said. “Andrew has spent countless hours volunteering to improve the school grounds and for school sponsored programs and events. He is on the VanDevender Middle School basketball team, has maintained an A average throughout middle school and is supportive and encouraging to his peers.”

Sara Smith, an English teacher at Parkersburg South High School, was named the 2024 recipient of the Laura Tracy Baisden Award for Exemplary Teaching of Writing.

Issabella Giffen, a Parkersburg High School freshman, was named the Boys and Girls Club Student of the Year.

Giffen said the club helped her family after a flood in 2018.

She said she is a part of a program that helps women entrepreneurs succeed and that what makes America what it is is that it is a melting pot of different cultures.

“I hope that by learning from all the different cultures in this world, I can help make the world a better place,” Giffen said.

After receiving their recognition for placing as runners up at the state tournament, Williamstown Middle High School head basketball coach Fred Sauro said it’s not so much about the final destination but the journey it takes to get there.

“The maturity of this team is really something, how they solve problems, how they became a better team and feeding off of each other and learning by cooperation,” Sauro said.

Technology Integration Specialist Jimmy Stewart and Eric Murphy provided an overview of the district’s bond projects and updates currently available on their website. They also showcased new features on the bond projects page, such as aerial site plans. These can be viewed at www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/page/facilities-bond.

They also talked about a new platform called “Rooms.” They said Rooms will be integrated into the district’s existing mobile app, will be the primary mode of communication and will allow easy access for parents, students, teachers and coaches. They said it will bring everything together in one centralized place, simplifying the education experience and allow parents to easily stay up-to-date on their children’s classes, activities and assignments.

They said the platform provides unique security features like individual access codes to ensure only approved guardians can view a student’s information. Translation services allow communication in over seven languages. Teachers and coaches will receive training over the summer and during the new school year on utilizing Rooms. Expectations around response times will also be set to manage the new messaging capabilities. Positive behavior tracking and real-time points systems are additional features to encourage student success.

Inappropriate messages can be flagged for review. A full rollout is planned for January 2025 after a soft launch and parent education period.

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Click Here to download Application for the McGill DOM World Class Teams Process

This World Class Team process relates to a key objective from the DOM’s strategic plan-to become the most research-intensive DOM in Canada. The McGill DOM strives for excellence and we recognize that promoting growth in areas where we lead the world, or can lead the world, is/will be a key driver of reaching our strategic aspirations.

DOM World Class Teams are multi-disciplinary teams of scientists working in a specific “area” of focus, led by McGill DOM members. We are embarking on a process to identify our top 3 established world class teams and our top 3 emerging world class teams across the McGill DOM ecosystem. Established world class teams include multiple scientists collaborating and generating world leading outputs in an area. Emerging world class include multiple scientists collaborating in an area with clear and attainable plans to become world leaders.

Once we identify our world class teams, they will be given priority in areas under the DOM’s direct control such as fellowship support (salary and operating)​, recruitment (including future tenure slots, CAS Research start-up packages), etc. Successful teams will also benefit from DOMs advocacy for support from McGill, our affiliated institutions, and their affiliated Foundations.

To identify our teams, we will hold an open and transparent competition with written submissions and oral presentations by self-identified groups working in an “area” led by McGill DOM members. The submissions will articulate the structure (who), function (how), funding (with what), recent and upcoming outputs and the world comparable of their “world class team” in “area X” (i.e. identify/describe top 3 competitors in “area X”.). A 15-min presentation or “elevator pitch” to our DOM World Class Teams panel will be required as part of the process. The DOM World Class Teams panel will include the McGill FMHS Dean (or delegate), our affiliated Research Institute (RI) CSOs/CEOs (or delegates) and 3 external reviewers (senior, mid and early career).

The Department will open a call for applications every 4 years.

Application Deadline : January 15, 2024

Criteria for Application

• Team must be led by a primary McGill DOM Faculty member and include a core of at least 2 other McGill DOM Faculty members. Important cross-McGill collaborations and external collaborations are a strength but the team must be led by a primary McGill DOM member.
• Priority will be given to teams whose projects align with the McGill DOM strategic plan, McGill, affiliated hospital and affiliated RI priorities.
• A team’s research can be in any area and in any form including bench to bedside to policy work and can include medical education and quality initiatives. However, it must be focused, “centres of excellence” in a medical specialty will not be considered (e.g. World-Class team in Hematology would not be considered but a World Class Team in Multiple Myeloma would be considered).

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Successful applications will be selected based on a written submission to our panel and a 15min “elevator pitch” presentation to panel at an open forum.

Written submission formatting

A 3- page application (with appended CCVs of core team members), following the format below:

Name area (i.e. World Class Teams in “X”)

Choose “Emerging” or “Established” category .

Who ? Team Composition (1/2 page with attached CCVs)​:

• Identify “team” scientists (name, career path, percentage funded protected time, percentage time commitment to team “area”, 5-year external peer reviewed funding in “area”, career publications in “area”, reputational index ranking of members in “area” (Expertscape and Research.com).​ Note that teams of <3 scientists are unlikely to be selected.
• Appended the CCVs of the core scientists in the team (i.e. scientists that devote at least 25% of their total activity to research in the “area”)
• Identify key collaborators (internal/external scientists) and identify their roles

How? ​ (3/4 page)​

• Team structure- describe how the team currently interacts/collaborates​
• Current common team resources (common managerial support, common administrative support, common research staff support, shared lab/office space used for “area X”)​.
• Current team activities (seminars/rounds, grant pre-review, research in progress meetings, other activities that advance team’s agenda)​

Team Track Record (1/2 page)​:

• Publications in top “area” journals (describe why journal is top journal in “Area X” and top 60 medical journals in last 10 years​ (see DOM website for top 60 medical Journals list )
• Top 5 cited first/senior author papers for each team member​

Expected future output (3/4 page)​

• Description of team’s research program, planned activities and expected outputs from these activities​.

World Comparable Programs (1/2 page)​

• List and describe the top 3 research programs in “area” in the world (e.g. why are they top 3?, what is the structure, function, composition of team and top outputs of the top 3). Tell us ​why you are (established team) or will be (emerging team) in top 5 over the next 5-10 years?​

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Applications will be reviewed by the DOM World Class Teams Panel for both the written application and the 15-minute presentation.

Applicants should complete the attached form . Use single spacing, 12-point font and 1-inch margins. The proposal must then be submitted electronically to the office of the Chair of Medicine, by filling up the form below or emailing it to  dom.adminassistant [at] mcgill.ca .  

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