Elevate Your Presentation: The Role of a PowerPoint Template as Style Guide – with Lori Chollar

Show Notes – Episode #234

This latest episode of The Presentation Podcast is hosted by Troy and Lori Chollar of TLC Creative Services! They offer expert insights into PowerPoint templates. Clarify what defines a true template (versus a set of slides), discuss the technical and design elements that ensure consistency and branding during a presentation, and highlight common pitfalls and misconceptions.

Their conversation covers best practices for template development and the importance of behind-the-scenes formatting preset. Join the conversation for advice on the value of fully featured PowerPoint templates, and how help create polished, consistent, and effective presentations!

Highlights

  • Definition and purpose of PowerPoint templates
  • Development strategies for effective templates
  • Common misconceptions about templates versus slide sets
  • Importance of utilizing PowerPoint’s backend features for consistency and branding
  • Challenges clients face regarding template usage and design direction
  • Distinction between template slides and pre-designed slides
  • The role of templates in maintaining professionalism and brand identity
  • Technical aspects and preset elements within templates that enhance usability
  • Issues with PowerPoint’s current template features and user frustrations
  • The significance of style guides and their integration with templates for consistency
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