Opportunities for delivering presentations in the technology industry are more frequently available than one might think. We researched the most recent presentations out there in the technology field and developed a list of the top 4, which is included below:
1. Ten Expert Tips on Internet of Things Security
Content:
Although a tad content-heavy, slides #2 and #3 of this particular Dell presentation set the scene for the message. The rest of the deck provides 10 tips in a logical, structured manner – with a clear roadmap directing the audience from beginning to end.
Design:
The slides included in this deck incorporate several clean illustrations. The first slide features a compelling visual at the top, as well as a background pattern, which is repeated on many slides throughout the rest of the presentation. This design element enhances the consistency of the deck, while keeping visual quality high.
Storytelling:
The premise of the presentation is a delivery of 10 tips given by industry experts. Even though this presentation could have utilized the quotes within a more creative narrative, the consistency in the story set up of each point is a positive attribute of this deck.
Durability:
The durability of this technology presentation’s message would likely be relevant for about 5 to 10 years. As a result of rapid growth in the security of the Internet of Things, this information could continually be updated – making the core of this presentation useful for the next several years.
2. Forgotten Women in Tech History
Content:
This presentation establishes the tone for the main message on slide #2 by creating a theme of looking to the past to improve the future. The content on slide #3 – the Sheryl Sandberg quote – is a structurally perfect transition into the core of the presentation, with the text reading “One way of changing this is carefully documenting the role women played in the dawn of technology.” Slides #4-10 proceed to present these women and their accomplishments. Finally, the final slide ends with an appropriate call to action, urging viewers to share the presentation.
Design:
The typography used throughout the presentation is consistent and commanding, while the color scheme is calming and intriguing. With the addition of the illustrated individuals, this presentation features clean and crisp design elements. We would suggest breaking out some of the content on the slides, however, to keep one main idea or concept on its own slide and reduce the cognitive load on viewers.
Storytelling:
In Forgotten Women in Tech History, the narrative is fairly straightforward, yet inspiring and informative.
Durability:
The durability of this presentation is evident simply due to its subject matter – bringing the achievements of an ignored group of people to light. For as long as women are disregarded in the tech industry, the content displayed through this presentation will be relevant and moving.
3. Disrupt or Be Disrupted
Content:
Cisco generally structured its content in the following manner: question, statistic and client or customer experience example and quote, and Cisco product, service, or organization solution. The final stage of the presentation starts at slide #17, which reads “Where do we go from here?” – a fantastic transition slide. The theme of the presentation is adapting to change and braving disruption. Introduced in the beginning presentation title slide, the theme is repeated at the end of the presentation on slide #20, prior to the call to action to learn more about coping in the digital age.
Design:
Despite many slides incorporating an aggressive block of content, the creative and cohesive illustrations produced from the white and blue color scheme inject movement and vitality into the presentation.
Storytelling:
The narrative is simple, but it also is extremely audience-focused – from the presentation title “Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Four Questions that successful disrupters will all need to answer” to the constant use of second and third person in the text of the deck.
Durability:
As technology continues to evolve, the problems encountered and solutions devised will be in a constant state of flux, therefore, this message’s durability isn’t particularly high. On the other hand, this doesn’t mean the content isn’t valuable, because it most certainly is to Cisco’s targeted audience.
4. Sandisk Presents The Hidden Menace
Content:
Utilizing a comic book theme and hero’s journey narrative, the team at Ethos3 created this unconventional and fresh presentation about a conventional technology topic. It describes a situation experienced by target audiences – placing the emphasis on the viewers, not on the business.
Design:
The design of this presentation is vibrant and unique – mixing high-quality imagery with creative illustrations and intriguing type. Content on each slide is minimal, but the design complements the text and gives it an added layer of impact.
Storytelling:
Personifying the aging work computer in a way makes this presentation interesting and captures the attention of the audience, who wonders what the hidden menace is in this technology deck.
Durability:
Despite the low durability of the message, the topic and purpose of the presentation doesn’t necessarily need to have a long-lasting impression. The design and storytelling might help audiences remember the look and feel of the deck more, however, which is a positive result.
Conclusion
While many of the presentations discussed above lack one or two of the crucial presentation elements – whether it be content, design, storytelling, or durability – each and every one represents a strength in two or three areas. For more information about how to give the best presentations or to look into what places them at the top of the podium, click on the following links:
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