Using Charts

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The most common mistake presenters make with visuals is overloading them, says Judith Stein, co-author of Presentations for Decision Makers (Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1996).
When using visuals, "You want the audience to look at the screen, quickly get the message, and then focus on you," she says. When viewers have to spend time reading, "you become the voice-over to a video, and lose your effectiveness as a presenter."
In visual support, Stein continues, "The operative word is 'support.' Visuals are supposed to support or aid you in giving the presentation - not replace you."

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