120 Presentation Topic Ideas Help You Hook Your Audience

Jenny Romanchuk

Updated: August 15, 2024

Published: August 09, 2023

Cooking is easy. The puzzle is figuring out what to eat. As soon as you know that, you can get started. The same holds for presentations. The sooner you can whip up a good, informative, and catchy topic, the easier the rest of the process becomes.

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Pick a good topic that resonates with you and your audience to set a strong foundation. But select the wrong topic, and it becomes difficult to connect with your audience, find mutual interests, or hold their attention.

So, let’s learn how to develop thought-provoking and relevant topics for your presentations. You’ll also find some best practices to make your presentation memorable.

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How to Choose a Great Presentation Topic in 5 Steps

120 presentation topic ideas, 5 presentation tips.

How to Choose a Great Presentation Topic. Be novel. Begin with the end in mind.

4. Choose an appropriate presentation style.

There are many ways to present a topic. Your personality, the topic at hand, and your audience’s personas will help you determine which style would best fit you and your audience.

Select a presentation style that will communicate the main idea clearly and have a lasting impact on your audience.

For instance, explore a freeform style presenter by Sir Ken Robinson.

5. Engage with your audience.

Work on your presentation skills to make a strong connection with your audience, get through to them and leave a mark.

Think of the presenter as the link between the topic and the audience. A strong or a weak presenter can make a difference between a presentation being a thriving success or a boring failure.

Hone your skills by engaging and interacting with your audience. Make them feel like a part of the presentation and not just spectators. 70% of marketers have found presentations with interactive content to be more effective than those without.

Here are a few ways you can make your presentation interactive:

  • Start your speech with uncommon questions to your audience. Involve them from the get-go, like ask to raise their hands if X.
  • Make eye contact to build credibility and show confidence. Don’t stare at your slides or notes. Smile occasionally and talk to the audience directly.
  • Have an active and confident body language. Don’t stand in the same place the entire time. Move around the stage.
  • Don’t be monotonous. Speak as you would to a colleague — with enthusiasm.
  • Ask close-ended questions in between to keep the audience engaged without losing time. Address them using their names to keep things interesting.
  • Share personal experiences and stories that your audience will find fascinating and relatable.
  • Practice thoroughly before you present so you’re fluent with the material and delivery.
  • Energy and excitement can be quite contagious. Make sure you exude enough to spread some to your audience.

Feeling Inspired Yet?

Now you have all the right ingredients for choosing amazing topics and a hundred ideas to drive inspiration from. So, go ahead and start cooking presentations that will blow your audience away.

Don’t forget to choose a super-relevant topic and add meaty information. Do it with excitement to make it enjoyable for you and your audience. Best of luck!

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120+ Presentation Ideas, Topics & Example

Written by: Ryan McCready May 08, 2023

Best Presentation Ideas, Design Tips & Examples

Did you know that 46% of people can’t sit through a presentation without losing focus? 

That’s why I wanted to learn how to make a presentation that will captivate an audience. After looking at hundreds of different authors, topics and designs, I’ve assembled over 100 presentation ideas and tips on how to design a compelling presentation for:

  • Social media
  • Online courses
  • Pitch decks
  • Lead generation

In this blog, you’ll find 120+ presentation ideas, design tips and examples to help you create an awesome presentations slide deck for your next presentation.

To start off, here’s a video on the 10 essential presentation design tips to make sure that your presentations don’t fall under the YAWN category.

1. Use a minimalist presentation theme

Modern Airbnb Presentation Ideas

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The best designs can also be some of the simplest you see. In the Airbnb pitch deck below, they use a minimalist color scheme and font selection.

Creative Airbnb Pitch Deck Ideas

A minimalist design is sleek, organized and places the most important thing in focus: your information. There are no distracting stock images, icons, or content. Everything on this unique presentation feels like it belongs and works together perfectly. 

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2. Use a consistent design motif throughout your presentation

Here’s a go-to tip to for a cohesive presentation design: use a design motif. The motif could be a recurring shape (like circles, lines or arrows) or symbol (like a leaf for “growth” or a mountain for “goals”). For more ideas, check out our guide to common symbols and meanings used in design .

For example, this  presentation template uses circles as a design motif. The same circle icon is used in three different colors to add a bubbly touch to the design. The team photos are also incorporated using circle frames:

Creative Marketing Presentation Ideas

3. Use an eye-catching presentation background image

Photography Creative Presentation Ideas copy

Like with any type of design work, you should want to catch the eye of your audience. In a presentation, this should be done from the beginning with a  compelling background image or a color gradient.

Creative Tech Presentation Ideas

In this presentation template, the creators were able to do just that with a landscape photo. When a presentation like this is seen on social media, during a webinar or in person, your audience will definitely listen up.

4. Visualize your points with icons

Storytelling Business Presentation Ideas

Icons are the perfect visuals to include in presentations. They’re compact and can convey a concept to your audience at a glance. You can even combine multiple icons to create custom illustrations for your slides. 

Use the Icon Search in Venngage to find illustrated and flat icons:

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5. Use a black & white color scheme for a corporate presentation design

Easy Black Business Presentation Ideas

In the presentation below there are only two colors used: black and white. Now, you might be worried that only using two colors is boring, but it all comes down to balance.

Minimalist White Business Presentation Ideas

Playing off the ideas of classic minimalism, the designer made this presentation look sleek and professional. And now your content can be the main attraction of your presentation as well!

6. Repurpose your slide deck into an infographic 

OfficeVibe Creative Illustrated Presentation Ideas

Different types of presentations serve different purposes and sometimes it helps to work smarter, not harder when you are creating a unique presentation. In fact, the spacing, layout, and style used in this presentation makes it easy to repurpose the same images into an infographic.

OfficeVibe Creative Marketing Presentation Ideas

This allows you to create two unique pieces of content from one idea!  Which is exactly what  Officevibe did .

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7. Break your genre mold for a fun presentation idea

SEMRush Content Marketing Presentation Ideas

When I first clicked on this creative presentation from SEMrush, I was not expecting to be transported into a comic book. I’m glad I clicked because it may be the most unique slide deck I have ever seen. Going this extreme with your presentation ideas may seem a bit risky, but to be able to break the mold in this age of cookie-cutter presentations is worth it.

To leave a lasting impression on your audience, consider transforming your slides into an interactive presentation. Here are 15  interactive presentation ideas  to enhance interactivity and engagement.

8. Make your presentation cover slide count

WebTrends Business Presentation Ideas

As I was scrolling through all of the presentations, this one made me stop in my tracks. It could be that I have a life-long love of Star Wars, or it could be that their presentation cover slide was designed to do just that: grab your attention. That’s why you should not stick with a boring, text-only title slide. Don’t be afraid to use icons and illustrations to make a statement.

9.  Alternate slide layouts to keep your presentation engaging

Easy Real Estate Presentation Ideas

Keeping your audience engaged throughout an entire presentation is hard, even if you have been working on your presentation skills . No one wants to look at slides that look exactly the same for an hour. But on the other hand, you can’t create a unique masterpiece for each slide.

Creative Real Estate Marketing Presentation Ideas

That’s why I’m very impressed with what the designers did in the presentation example above. They use a consistent visual theme on each slide, but alternate between vertical and horizontal orientations.

The swapping of orientations will show people that the presentation is progressing nicely. It can help you make a strong, almost physical, distinction between ideas, sections or topics.  

10. Make your audience laugh, or at least chuckle

Modern Company Branding Presentation Ideas

Sometimes you need to not take your business presentations too seriously. Not sure what I mean? Go check out slide number 10 on this slide deck below.

Funny Branding Presentation Ideas

If you did not actually laugh out loud, then I don’t know what to tell you. Small illustrated embellishments can be very powerful because they evoke an emotional response and to gain your audience’s trust.

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11. Supplement your presentation with printed materials

Presentation Ideas Brochure

Printed takeaways (such as brochures and business cards ) give audience members a chance to take home the most important elements of your presentation in a format they can easily access without using a computer. Make sure you brand these materials in a way that’s visually consistent with your slide deck, with the same color scheme, icons, and other iconic features; otherwise, your recipients will just end up scratching their heads.

Presentation Ideas Brochure

If you’re giving people multiple materials, try packaging them all into one convenient presentation folder. There are over 100 styles with a wide range of custom options, so feel free to get creative and make your folder stand out. Sometimes a unique die cut or an unusual stock is all you need to make something truly memorable. Here are some brochure templates to get you started.

12. Only use one chart or graphic per slide 

Data Driven Presentation Ideas

Having too much information on a slide is the easiest way to lose the focus of your audience. This is especially common when people are using graphs, charts or tables .

Blue Creative Tech Presentation Ideas

In this creative slide deck, the author made sure to only include one focal point per slide, and I applaud them for it. I know this may sound like a simple presentation tip, but I have seen many people lose their audience because the slides are too complex.

13. Keep your employee engagement presentations light   

OfficeVibe Modern Presentation Ideas

Sometimes you need to get away from stuffy, professional presentation ideas to capture your audience’s attention. In this case, Officevibe used some very colorful and playful illustrations to stand out from the crowd.

Creative Startup Presentation Ideas

I mean, who could not love the plant with a face on slide number 9? And if you want to see some more icons and illustrations like this, be sure to check out our article on how to tell a story with icons.

14.  Feature a map when talking about locations

Purple Startup Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

Including a map in your creative presentations is a fantastic idea! Not only do they make an interesting focal point for your slide layout, they also make location-based information easier to understand.

Purple Startup Pitch Presentation Ideas

This cool presentation example by our pro designers at Venngage uses maps to visualize information. This map both dominates the screen, and also displays all the locations being covered.

15. Use a font that is large and in charge 

Bold Content Marketing Presentation Ideas

If you are presenting to a small group or a packed stadium, make sure your audience can see your text! Use a large and in charge font that can be read from even the nosebleed seats. 

Honestly, you really never know where your unique presentation will be seen. It could be seen in a conference room or conference hall, and everything in between. Be ready to present almost anywhere with a bold and easy to read font.

16. Use pop culture references to build a fun presentation 

Drift Business Presentation Ideas

Using a meme or pop culture reference is another way that you can jive with your audience. It can be used to quickly get a point across without saying a word or create a moment that you can connect with the room. For example in this presentation, they used Napoleon Dynamite to give the audience feelings of nostalgia.

17. Use more than one font weight on your presentation cover slide

Steve Jobs Apple Presentation Ideas

Just like you would never use one font on an infographic, you should never use just one font on your presentation (for more tips, read our guide on how to choose fonts ). In this presentation example from HubSpot, they use a bunch of different font weights to add emphasis to key words and ideas.

As you can see, they use a bold font on the presentation cover to bring attention to Steve Jobs name. This makes it easy for the audience to know what your presentation is going to be about from the beginning as well. 

18. Use a color theme for each idea 

Colorful Dell Tech Presentation Ideas

Color is another extremely powerful nonverbal tool that you can use to guide your audience. By using a different color for each section of your creative presentation, Dell is able to clearly indicate when they are switching points or ideas.  Going from green to orange, and even red almost effortlessly.

Colorful Technology Presentation Ideas

This is a great way to design a list, guide, or a  how-to presentation as well. And each color can be assigned to a different step or number with ease. 

Need help picking the perfect color palette? Start here !

19. Use illustrations instead of pictures 

Illustrated Tech Presentation Ideas

An easy way to keep your design consistent throughout your unique presentation is to use illustrations like in this slide deck by Domo.

They used illustrations instead of pictures to show off their subject on slide numbers 4-10 and it looks fantastic. This will ensure that the audience focuses on the content, instead of just the photo they could have used.

It also helps that illustrations are a top design trend for 2020 .

20. Use contrasting colors to compare two perspectives or sides of an argument 

Creative Comparison Presentation Ideas

Contrasting colors can be used to quickly show each side of topic or an argument. For example in this presentation, they use this trick to show the difference between their company and the competition.

Simple Product Comparison Presentation Ideas

They use color very effectively in this example to show their company is better, in a nonverbal way. With a lighter color and illustrated icons, the company is able to position them as the better choice. All without saying a word.  

Now if they would have used similar colors, or a single color the effect wouldn’t have been as strong or noticeable.

21. Include your own personal interests

Innovative Business Tech Presentation Ideas

This example is one of the most interesting and cool presentations I have seen in awhile, so I suggest checking out the entire thing. The creator inserts a bunch of his personal interests into the slide to make his presentation about education fun and relatable. And they even use a Super Mario Bros inspired presentation cover, so you know it has to be fantastic! 

22. Try to stick to groups of three 

Simple Black Presentation Ideas

How many major ideas should be present on your presentation aid? Never break your  presentation layout down into anything more than thirds. This means there should be at most three columns, three icons, three ideas and so on.  A great example of this idea starts on slide number 9 in this slide deck and continues throughout the rest of the presentation.

 Here is a great three columned slide template to get started with.

23. Add a timeline to help visualize ideas 

Modern History Presentation Ideas

One of the best ways to visualize a complex process or historical event is to use a timeline presentation. A list of all the steps or events is just not going to cut it in a professional setting. You need to find an engaging way to visualize the information.

Simple History Class Presentation Ideas

Take the presentation example above, where they outline the rise and fall of Athens in a visually stimulating way.

24. Label your graphs & charts 

Creative Data Visualization Presentation Ideas

If the people at Pollen VC had not added those annotations to the graphs on slide number 5, I would have definitely not known what to make of that graph.

But when you combine the visuals on a graph with descriptive text, the graph is able to paint a picture for your audience. So make your graphs easy to understand by annotating them (this is a chart design best practice ).

Create a free graph right here, right now!

25. White font over pictures just works 

Elegant Marketing Presentation Ideas

There is a reason that you see so many quotes or sayings in a white font that are then overlaid on an image. That it is because it just works in so many situations and the text is very easy to read on any image.

If you do not believe me, look at the slide deck example above where they use a white font with a few different fonts and about 100 images. Plus the presentation template is chocked full of other tips on how to create a winning slideshow.

26. Color code your points across the whole presentation 

Creative Tech Startup Presentation Ideas

Here is another example of a presentation that uses color to keep their points organized. In this case, they use 10 different pastel colors to match the 10 different tips for employee engagement.

Illustrated Tech Business Presentation Ideas

Check out our guide for how to pick the best colors for your visuals .

27.  Use a simple flow chart to break down a process

Colorful Sponsorship Presentation Ideas

If you’re a fan of the movie Step Brothers , you may have heard of Prestige Worldwide before. In this fun presentation example they are back to sell you on their business model and growth plans.

This time, the presentation will be effective because it actually talks about what the business does.

Colorful Marketing Event Presentation Ideas

Instead of making a music video, they use a helpful flowchart template to explain their business model. I would recommend following their lead and creating a dynamic flow chart to visually break down any process.  Try making your own flowchart  with Venngage.

28. Make your slide deck mobile friendly 

Globoforce Red Human Resources Presentation Ideas

As more people move to mobile as their main device each year, making your presentations mobile-friendly is becoming increasingly important. This means that the text is large and there aren’t too many small details, so everything can scale down. Just like in this presentation example from the creators at Globoforce.

29. Don’t be afraid to include too many examples 

With Company Product Development Presentation Ideas

If you are presenting a complex idea to a group, especially a large audience, I would recommend having a ton of good examples. Now, I would try not to overdo it, but having too many it is better than having too few.

In this creative presentation, the people at With Company spend about 20 slides just giving great examples of prototyping. It doesn’t feel too repetitive because they all are useful and informative examples.

30.  Use consistent visual styles for an elegant presentation design

Black Professional Business Presentation Ideas

I have already written extensively about using icons in all of your design projects . I haven’t talked as much about matching icons to your presentation template.

Modern Business Marketing Presentation Ideas copy

But that’s just as important, especially if you want to create a professional presentation for your audience.

As you can see in the example above, the designer used minimalist icons that fit the slide designs. All of the other graphics, charts and visual elements fit together nicely as well.

Plus the icons don’t distract from the content, which could ruin a stellar presentation.

31. Use a consistent presentation layout 

Bannersnack Graphic Design Presentation Ideas

In this example from Bannersnack, they use a consistent layout on each of their slides to help with the flow by using the same margins and text layout.

Bannersnack Modern Design Presentation Ideas

It’s a solid presentation example because they help the user know where to look immediately. It may seem like they are playing it safe, but anything that can speed up the time it takes for a user to read the content of the slides, the better.

32. Use loud colors as much as possible 

Colorful Creative Tech Presentation Ideas

This is one of my favorite presentations because of the highlighter yellow they chose to use as their main color. It is actually very similar to one that I saw presented live a few years ago and I have used this same approach in a few presentations ideas of my own.

33. Pull your design motif from your content 

Creative Education Workshop Presentation Ideas

If you are talking about an interesting topic, why not use the topic as the main design motif in your creative slide deck? For example, in this presentation about sketchbooks, the creator uses a sketchy, handwritten motif. It is something simple that helps the audience connect with the topic. Plus, it allows you to include a ton of great examples.

34. Utilize a call & answer cadence

Simple White Marketing Presentation Ideas

In this SlideShare about how to create a presentation, Peter Zvirinsky uses a two-step process to present a point. First, he presents the header presentation tip in a speech bubble. Then he shows a supporting point in a responding speech bubble. This gives the presentation a conversational flow.

35. Repurpose ebook content into a creative presentation

Purple Seth Godin Presentation Ideas

This slide deck was adapted perfectly from a Seth Godin ebook into the presentation example you see above. In the slide deck, they take a piece of content that would usually take a while to read and cut it down to a few minutes. Just remember to include only the most important ideas, and try to present them in a fresh way.

36. Add a timed outline to your presentation

Simple Blue Monthly Business Presentation Ideas

We have already covered how important it is to have a table of contents in your slides but this takes it a bit further. On the second slide of the presentation below, the creator added how long each of the slides should take.

White Minimalist Business Presentation Ideas

This is great because it helps your audience know the pace the presentation will take and will help keep them engaged. It also will help them identify the most important and in-depth parts of the presentation from the beginning.

37. Use a “next steps” slide to direct your audience

Purple Gradient Presentation Ideas

One of the worst things you can do as a presenter is to leave your audience without any idea of what to do next. A presentation should never just end because you ran out of slides.

Blue Creative Gradient Presentation Ideas

Instead, use a conclusion or “next steps” slide like in the example above to finish your presentation. Sum up some of your main points, tell your audience where they can get more information, and push them to take action.

38. Go a bit crazy with the design 

Velocity Partners Simple White Presentation Ideas

Sometimes you need to throw convention to the wind to create something unforgettable. This presentation from Velocity Partners does just that, and I think it is one of my favorite ones from this entire roundup.

Velocity Partners Simple Tech Presentation Ideas

They use unconventional typography, quirky icons, and unusual presentation layout to make each slide surprising.

39. Make your slide deck easy to share 

Simple Content Marketing Presentation Ideas

If you are looking to get a lot of eyes on your presentation I would make sure people will want to share it on social media. How do you do that? By presenting new and interesting value. This means your content needs to answer a common question and your design needs to be clutter-free. For example, look at this very social media-friendly. The slides are simple and answer questions directly.

40.  Use shapes to integrate your photos into the slides

Colorful Food Presentation Ideas

Want to include a bunch of images in your presentation? I say do it!

Now most of the time you would add a raw image directly to your slide. However, if you want to present images in a professional way I would recommend using an image frame .

Nutrition Creative Presentation Ideas

Like in the example above, you can use these frame to create a collage of images almost instantly. Or provide a similar visual theme to all of your slides.  

Overall, I believe it’s a great way to add a new visual component to your presentation.

41. Hijack someone’s influence in your marketing slides

Creative Social Media Presentation Ideas

If you are stuck in the brainstorming phase of your presentation, focusing on a brand or influencer is a great place to start. It could be a case study, a collection of ideas or just some quotes from the influencer. But what makes it effective is that the audience knows the influencer and trusts them. And you are able to hijack their awareness or influence.

42. Put y our logo on every slide 

Moz Business Marketing Presentation Ideas

Whether you have a brand as powerful as Moz, or you are just getting started, you should always have your logo on each slide. You really never know where a presentation is going to end up–or what parts of it will! In this presentation template, Moz does a good job of including their branding and such to get others interested in Moz Local. Don’t have a logo yet? Our logo design tips will help you create a logo that’s iconic and will stand the test of time.

43. Lead your audience to it 

Blogging Tips Presentations Ideas

In this example, the creator uses something very similar to the call and answer approach I mentioned above, but with a little twist. Instead of just throwing all the info up at once, they use three slides to build to a particular point and include a subtle call to action in the third slide.

44. Make visuals the focal point of your presentation slides

Non Profit Creative Presentation Ideas

If you haven’t noticed, illustrated icons are having a revival in 2020 and beyond. This is likely because minimalist icons dominated the design world for the past decade. And now people want something new.

Brands also like using illustrated icons because they are seen as genuine and fun.

Blood Donation Creative Presentation

And because they are so eye-catching you can use them as focal points in your presentation slides. Just like they did in the creative presentation example above.

Picking the perfect icon is tough, learn how you can use infographic icons like a pro.

45. Use a quirky presentation theme 

Animation Ninja Funny Tech Presentation Ideas

In this slide deck, the authors show you how to become an Animation Ninja…and they use ninja graphics and icons extensively. This caught my eye immediately because of the amount of work that I knew was behind this. It takes a lot of time and effort to line all of the content and graphic up to create a cohesive theme, but the payoff can be massively worth it.

46. Use a consistent background image 

Simple Modern Business Presentation Ideas

I am a big fan of the way that Aleyda Solís uses only a single presentation background image throughout her presentation.

Modern SEO Marketing Presentation Ideas

By using this tactic the audience is able to focus on what is happening in the foreground. Plus it gives the whole presentation a different feel than all the other ones I have looked at.

47. Summarize your points at the end

Deanta Data Driven Marketing Presentation Ideas

It’s a good idea to summarize your points before you end your presentation , especially if you’ve covered a lot of information. In this presentation example, Deanta summarizes exactly what they do on slide numbers 16-18. They also provide their contact information in case their audience has any more questions. I think that every presentation should use this same approach, especially the ones you are presenting outside of your company.

48. Use a minimalist presentation template

QuickBooks Minimalist Presentation Ideas

This slide deck from QuickBooks uses a minimalist theme to help the audience focus on what is important, the content.

QuickBooks White Simple Presentation Ideas

There were only five colors used in the entire presentation and the graphics were simple line drawings. This made it easy to read and very pleasing to the eyes.

49. Split your slides length-wise 

Sequoia Startup Presentation Ideas

Here is a simple template you can use to separate your headers, or main points, from your body text in a presentation.

Minimalist White Startup Presentation Ideas

Instead of using a solid presentation background, split the slide in half like Sequoia did in their slide deck. They used their brand color for the title portion and a neutral white for the supporting content.

Use this company report template to create a very similar slide right now!

50.  Embrace a bold color scheme throughout your presentation

Colorful Modern Creative Presentation Ideas

My favorite part of the creative presentation example above is the use of complementary colors in each slide. As you can see, not one of the slides use the same color scheme but they all feel related connected.

Colorful Modern Presentation Ideas

This approach can be used to make your presentation visually unique, without abandoning a cohesive theme or idea.

51. Put text in the top left corner 

Simple Orange Business Presentation Ideas

English speakers will instinctively try to read text from a top to bottom, left to right orientation. I would recommend using a left alignment for your text and adding additional things from top to bottom, just like Aaron Irizarry did in this presentation layout.

52. Break up your tables 

Intuit Financial Business Presentation Ideas

A plain table with a white background with black or gray lines are difficult to read on a computer screen, so why would you create one for viewing on a large presentation screen? You shouldn’t!

Instead, follow Intuit’s lead and break up the rows with a bit of color. This applies to data visualization in general , but think it is even more important when it comes to presentations.

53.  Present connected information in a visually similar way

Yellow Startup Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

In this startup pitch presentation example, they have a ton of information to get through. But they present their most important slides, the problem and solution, in a visually similar way.

Yellow Creative Startup Presentation Ideas

By using a similar layout on each slide, the audience will be able to quickly make a connection. If you want to present two connected pieces of information, use this tactic.

Yellow Modern Startup Presentation Ideas

From the font to the layout, it’s all basically the same. The main message they’re trying to impart is a lot more impactful to the reader.

If they would have used two wildly different presentation layouts, the message may have been lost.

54. Roundup expert tips into one presentation 

Venngage Presentation Ideas

If you are looking for useful insights into the topic of your presentation, talk to some influencers in your niche. These are called “expert roundups” in the content marketing world and they are incredibly shareable.

Data Driven Presentation Ideas

Plus, they are pretty easy to create and have a great shelf life. In the example above, we talked to a gaggle of marketing experts about what makes a SlideShare great.

55. Use bold & brash colors throughout 

Gradient SEO Marketing Presentation Ideas

B old colors usually make your presentation template a lot easier to read and remember. Like at this slide deck made by our talented designers, which doesn’t shy away from bright, bold colors.

Want to pick a perfect color palette for your presentation? Read this blog on the do’s and don’ts of infographic color selection .

56. Make your graphs easy to read & interpret 

Futuristic Presentation Ideas

It should not require a Master’s degree in statistics to understand the graphs that someone uses in a presentation. Instead, the axis should be easy to read, the colors should enforce the point, and the data should be clearly plotted.

Creative Data Presentation Ideas

For example, in this presentation on slide numbers 14 and 25, the graphs nail all of those tips perfectly.

57. Condense your presentation into a memorable line 

Red Simple Business Presentation Ideas

If you can, try condensing your information into a simple one-liner to help the message stick with your audience. In slide number 36 of this presentation, Mika Aldaba does just that and shows that “Facts + Feelings = Data Storytelling.”

Minimalist White Business Presentation Ideas

He does this again a few times throughout the presentation with other memorable one-liners.

58.  Bring attention to important figures with colorful icons

Blue Investor Pitch Deck Presentation Idea

If you’re including a figure or number on your slides, I’m guessing you want the audience to actually see it.

That’s why I would recommend using an icon or graphic to highlight that figure. Maybe use a color or icon that isn’t used anywhere else in the presentation to make sure it really jumps off the screen.

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In the presentation example above, all that’s used is a simple circle to make each figure a focal point. It’s really that easy, but many people leave it out of their presentations.

59. Anchor Your Text With Icons 

Studio Ninja Creative Gradient Presentation Ideas

Having your text or content floating out in the white space of your presentation is not a good look.

Studio Ninja White Presentation Ideas

Instead, you should use anchor icons to give the text something to hold onto and draw the audience’s eye. If you need some examples of good anchor icons, check out slide numbers 4, 7 and 9 in this presentation example.

60. Add semi-opaque lettering as a presentation background 

Stinson Illustrated Presentation Ideas

A neat way to keep your slide deck organized is to number your slides or points using semi-opaque lettering in the background.

Stinson Creative Illustrated Presentation Ideas

Then, place your slide content on top of the opaque lettering. This helps your audience know that you are on the same point or idea, plus it just looks really good when done right.

61. Use simple or minimalist borders

Transparent Orange Business Presentation Ideas

An easy way to class up your slides is to put a border around your text. Take this presentation from Venngage that uses a couple of different types of borders to make their slides look professional.

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Plus it helps keep all of your content contained on the slide!

62. Feature one idea per slide

Minimalist Marketing Presentation Ideas

Nothing is worse than a confusing, cluttered slide. Instead of trying to pack a bunch of ideas into one slide, focus on one core idea on each slide. If you need to flesh the idea out, just make another slide. 

Having trouble condensing your slides? Our presentation design guide can help you summarize your presentations and convey a singular idea with a clear focus.

63. Keep your style consistent with your brand 

Creative OfficeVibe Presentation Ideas

You might be tempted to switch up the style of your creative presentations each time, but think again. If your brand is known for fun and lighthearted content, like Officevibe, let that be your style throughout all of the presentations you publish under that brand. This will make your slide decks recognizable and will enforce your brand’s message .

64. Use accent fonts to emphasize important numbers

Social Media Business Presentation Ideas

Some people hate pie charts with a passion, but I think they are perfect for presentations. Especially if you want to bring attention to a figure or percentage point .

Colorful Social Media Marketing Presentation Ideas

In this simple example, the pie charts are used to visualize each figure in an interesting way. Plus the pie charts fit the circular and fun theme of the rest of the presentation very well.

65. Use patterned and textured presentation backgrounds

Design Tips Presentation Ideas

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Adding some subtle textures, icons or shapes to the presentation background can help make your slides more interesting. This is especially effective when you are only showing one point per slide, because it makes the slide design less sparse.

DesignMantic Creative Presentation Ideas

You can even switch up the colors on your shapes or textures to match the theme of the slide like DesignMantic did in this presentation.

66. Illustrate complex or confusing concepts with icons 

Gluwa Startup Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

Ideally, you don’t want every slide in your deck to just be text. Instead, switch things up every few slides by using just pictures.

Simple Startup Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

This slide deck by Gluwa uses icons to create little diagrams to illustrate their presentation ideas. Their slides still communicate concepts to the audience, but in a new way.

67. Overlay stock photos with color 

Change Sciences Data Driven Presentation Ideas

One problem many people encounter when creating a presentation or slide decks are finding photos with a consistent style. An easy way to edit photos to make them consistent is to add a transparent color overlay. In this example, Change Sciences uses a blue overlay on all of their photos. Plus, the color you choose can also help convey a particular mood.

68. Use black and white blocks 

Creative Leadership Presentation Ideas

An easy way to make your text pop, particularly on a photo background, is to use white font on a black blog background (and vise-versa). Check out this slide deck by Abhishek Shah, which uses this trick in an effective way.  

Now if you want to become a better leader this year, check out some of our favorite leadership infographics .

69. Use photos with similar filters 

Hubspot Business Presentation Ideas

Using a bunch of photos with wildly different filters can be jarring in a business presentation. To maintain a consistent flow, use photos with a similar filter and color saturation.

Hubspot Creative Presentation Ideas

Take a look at this example from HubSpot across slide numbers 1-6 and you can see what I mean.

70. Visualize your points with diagrams 

Purple Data Driven Presentation Ideas

Sometimes the best way to get your point across is to throw some diagrams into the presentation mix. But be sure to make is something that the audience can pick up on in three to five seconds tops.

Purple Data Driven Business Presentation Ideas

For example, Jan Rezab uses a diagram to illustrate what takes up time in our lives on slide numbers 4, 5, 7 and 9!

71. Get experts to share tips

Expert Business Presentation Ideas

If you want to provide even more value to your audience than you can offer yourself, why not call in some expert reinforcement? See what experts in your field have to say on the topic of your presentation and include their tips and insights. Plus you can hijack their influence and expand your audience fairly quickly. 

72. Mimic a popular presentation style 

Uber Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

Uber’s pitch deck helped them raise millions of dollars in venture capital eventually leading to the glorious moment when they IPOed this year.

Aside from our sleek design upgrade (hey, we love good design!), this pitch deck template is the exact same one that Uber used to go from Idea to IPO.

And who knows? Maybe you might start the next Uber. But to raise money, you will need to create flawless business pitch decks to impress investors and raise those dollars.

73. Plan your presentation idea ahead of time

HighSpark Marketing Presentation Ideas

I know that minimalist designs are all the rage this year, but there is a big difference between a well-thought-out minimalist design and a lazy design without the finish touches. The same goes for a cluttered design with too many things going on at once.

HighSpark Creative Presentation Ideas

That’s why it’s worth it to take the time to really plan out your presentation ideas and design concepts. Take this slide deck about storytelling by HighSpark. A quick glance will tell you that they put a lot of thought into designing their slides.

74.  Use tables to compare your brand to the competition in sales presentations/pitch decks

Mint Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

There are a lot of ways to visually compare similar things in this day and age. You could use a comparison infographic , or even a venn diagram!

However, when it comes to presentations I think that the simple table is best. Especially if you are comparing more than two things, like in this presentation example.

Green Startup Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

With a table, you can clearly lay out all the pros and cons of each idea, brand or topic without it being overwhelming to the audience. Plus, virtually everyone knows how to follow a table, so your information will be easy to consume.  

See more examples of the best pitch decks .

75. Blend icons & content effortlessly

Social Media Trends Presentation Ideas

Usually, icons are used as eye-catching objects detectors or anchors for text in a slideshow. But they can be used for so much more than that!

Social Media Marketing Presentation Ideas

Like in this marketing presentation from Constant Contact they are very large but do not distract from the content.

76. Make your audience want more 

Green Growth Hack Presentations Ideas

This tactic has been used by everyone since the idea of marketing was invented (or close to that). In this presentation example called “100 Growth Hacks, 100 Days” the creator only shows the audience the first 10 days of it and then uses a call to action at the end of the presentation to encourage them to seek out the rest.

Simple Green Marketing Presentations Ideas

The only risk with these kinds of presentation ideas is if your initial content is not great, you can’t expect your audience to seek out more information.

77. Use memes (for real, though) 

Moz Content Marketing Presentation Ideas

Usually, memes do not have a place in a serious business setting, so maybe don’t use them for formal presentations. But if you’re covering a lighter topic, or if you’re going for a fun presentation that will connect with your audience, don’t be afraid to throw a meme or two into the mix.

The audience immediately knows what you are trying to say when you use a popular meme in your presentation. For example, on slide number 7, the creator uses a meme to show that it will be hard to create great content

78.  Include a slide that introduces your team in pitch decks

Modern Black Business Presentation Ideas

In this presentation example, the creators decided to include their team on a slide. I think it’s a great gesture.

Minimalist Black Presentation Ideas

Showing your team can help the audience put a face to your brand and make the whole company feel more genuine. So if there is a team that has helped you get where you are today, give them some recognition!

79. Feature a complementary color palette

Bright Yellow Gary Vaynerchuk Presentation Ideas

Even though I am not a formally trained designer, I still understand that proper color usage is the base of any good design. Although not all of the tenets of color theory work great for presentations, complementary colors are always a great pick.

Creative Gary Vaynerchuk Presentation Ideas

Take a look at the color usage in this business presentation from Gary Vaynerchuk below . The purple and Snapchat yellow, which are complementary colors, look fantastic and the content jumps off the screen.

80. Use a heavy or bold font 

Throwback HR Presentation Ideas

The very back of the room should be able to read your content if you are giving a group presentation. To ensure that your entire audience can read the slides I would not only use a large font, but also use a heavy font.  If you are confused by what I mean by a heavy font take a look at this unique presentation example by Slides That Rock.

81. Do the math for your audience

Data Driven Startup Presentation Ideas

If you are going to use a graph in your presentation to compare data you should do the match for your audience. Do not make them do the calculations in their head because you will quickly lose their attention. For example, on slide number 5 the people at Sickweather lay out exactly what figures they want the audience to take from the slide.  

82. Use unique colors for different sections

Copywriting Presentation Ideas

The example below has 145 slides but it does not feel overwhelming or confusing.

Marketing Tips Presentation Ideas

That’s because each section has a different corresponding color, which makes it easier to flip through the slide deck and find a particular part.

83.  Give your presentation a catchy title that anyone can remember

Information Creative Presentation Ideas

What I really love about the presentation example above is that it features a catchy tagline on the second slide–“The 3S Framework.” It’s simple but it works!

Modern Summary Presentation Ideas

This motto helps outline the structure of the presentation, and each slide referring back to it. Plus, the tagline will give the audience something to latch onto and remember from the presentation.

84. White backgrounds are not always bad 

Minimalist White Presentation Ideas

A lot of people think that plain white background is a boring presentation faux pas. So the first thing they do is add color or image, which is not a bad thing at all.

Modern Simple White Presentation Ideas

But I also think that when used correctly, like in this example, plain white backgrounds can lead to beautiful presentations.

85. Split the header text from the body text

Bold Purple Tech Presentation Ideas

This idea is very similar to the one-two punch tactic that I talked about above, but it spreads the content over two slides as opposed to a single slide.

Bold Orange Tech Presentation Ideas

Use this design choice when you have fairly easy to follow presentations, like the one below from Steve Young. I know that this is effective because it allows the audience to focus on the main point before he drives it home with the supporting details.

86. Feature circle image frames 

Black & White Presentation Ideas

I am a big fan of the design choices that Frank Delmelle uses in this slide deck about content strategy. He uses circles as his main design motif and frames his images in circles as well.

87. Talk directly to your audience 

Simple Gray Tech Presentation Ideas

This slideshow tops out at 70 slides but it’s a breeze to flip through. That’s because the creator, Ian Lurie, decided to present it in the form of a conversation instead of a classic slide deck.

While each slide only has one or two sentences, it flows just like a friendly chat. He also includes the necessary pauses, breaks and other conversational tics that helps make it even more convincing.

88. Illustrated icons are key this year 

Illustrated Design Guide Presentation Ideas

Icons add a fun and functional element to your designs. In this presentation by Iryna Nezhynska, they use illustrated icons to make a potentially intimidating topic seem manageable.

89. Highlight key numbers and percentages 

Marketing Stats Presentation Ideas

Surprising percentages have the ability to excite and shock an audience. To make the percentages on your slides even more impactful, present them in a different color or font than the rest of the text.

Simple Data Driven Presentation Ideas

In the presentation example above, Contently uses that exact tactic to bring more attention to key numbers.

90. Use a gradient as your presentation background 

Modern Gradient Business Presentation Ideas

Just like bold color schemes, gradients are a current social media graphic design trend . They may feel retro to some, but I believe they will be around well into the future.  

Gradients are perfect for presentation backgrounds because they are so versatile and eye-catching. I mean, you can literally create a gradient with any colors you can think of! And they look a lot more interesting than a simple flat background.

So embrace the future and use a gradient in your next presentation!

91. Track the steps in a process 

10 Tips Human Resources Presentation Ideas

In this example, the creators from O.C. Tanner add a very interesting feature to their slides, starting on slide number 6. If you take a look at this business presentation template, you will see that they number the steps in a process and track which step they’re on at the bottom of the slides.

92. Use mind blowing font pairings 

Visual Communications Presentation Ideas

The creator of this slide deck uses at least 10 different types of fonts. And it looks fantastic because they know that one font choice is boring. But this does not mean that you should use a bunch of random fonts–pick font pairs that play well together and keep your font choices for different types of information consistent throughout the presentation.

93. Make your ideas as obvious as possible 

White Tech Education Presentation Ideas

Your audience shouldn’t be guessing at what you mean. That is why I think that this presentation example from In a Rocket is so powerful because they make the information easy to digest.

White Simple Education Presentation Ideas

Learning to code can be challenging, but they break the information down with simple diagrams and clear examples. Heck, I have not touched CSS in a few years and I could still follow what they were instructing.

94. Use images that will actually scale 

Modern Education Presentation Ideas

A large mistake that you can make in your slide deck is using low-quality images. They may look great on your computer, but as soon as the slides are put up on a screen, the low quality will show. In this example by ThoughtWorks, all of their presentation background images look great and will scale well to a bigger screen. And that is even after the image compression that LinkedIn most likely does!

95. Take risks with your presentation layout

Creative Illustrated Presentation Ideas

I honestly was blown away the first time I saw this presentation because it capitalized on such a risky design idea. The creators from Weekdone literally turned their presentation into an 8-Bit video game. A nd if you are looking for something that will stick with your audience, I would take a few creative cues from them!

96. Seriously, you better use memes 

Creative Data Driven Presentation Ideas

In this day and age memes are mainstream, so why wouldn’t you use them in a creative presentation? These do not have to be the coolest meme that all the hip kids are sharing, they can be some of the classics. Like the one that Dana DiTomaso uses on slide 16 to emphasize that it’s a trap!

97. Follow a clear design rhythm

Ultra Minimalist Marketing Presentation Ideas

I really like how this presentation introduced each new point in three or four steps, using the same design. It gave the presentation a rhythm that flowed almost like a song!

White Minimalist Marketing Presentation Ideas

I would recommend using this approach if you have to introduce multiple points per slide.

98. Use LOTS of icons

Creative Project Management Presentation Ideas

If you have made it this far in the list you have already probably seen how effective icons are in presentations. They are the perfect way to support your ideas and make your presentation more pleasing to the eyes.

Illustrated Project Management Presentation Ideas

For example, take a look at all the icons SlideShop uses in this presentation. Almost every slide has at least one icon and a few have more than ten!

99. Give each slide its own spark

Creative HR Presentation Ideas

I know this goes against earlier points I had about creating a cohesive theme in your presentation layout, but everyone knows that rules are made to be broken (if you can do it better)!

Illustrated Creative HR Presentation Ideas

In this slide deck, the team at Officevibe literally created different designs for all 27 of their slides. And to top it off, each of the designs fit the quotes they used extremely well.

100. Use LARGE header cards 

Growth Hack Marketing Presentation Ideas

An easy way to stick to that “one piece of content on each slide rule” is to use header cards. They are basically the header that you would normally use in a blog post or article, but it gets is own slide before the content. Here is an example of that idea in the real world in this presentation from Brian Downard.

101. Ask your audience questions 

Creative Branding Presentation Idea

I think one of the most common elements I saw in all the slide decks was that they asked the audience questions. You can use questions to engage with your audience and get them thinking a bit harder about the topic. The Site By Norex team did an exceptional job of this when they explored what the topic of what makes up a brand.

Need some more info about creating a memorable brand? Check out some of the best branding stats for 2020 and beyond!

102. Introduce yourself and your brand 

Grey Tech Presentation Idea

I would say that a majority of presentations that I looked at in this list just jumped right into the content without an introduction to the author or brand in the actual slide deck.

This introduction is very important because it establishes your credentials from the beginning, especially if someone is just reading the slide deck. In this example from Losant, they do just that by spending the first few slides telling the audience who they are.

103. Mix up your mediums 

Creative Tips Presentation Ideas

Finally, this slide deck effectively marries two very distinct content forms together: digital images and hand-drawn illustrations. In this example, Freshdesk uses the timeless classic of a comic strip, Calvin & Hobbes, in something so modern to inform the audience in a fun way.

104. Show off your credentials 

Simple Tech Presentation Ideas

Just like with any piece of content, people are more likely to believe what you are saying if they know what your company does. That is why I really like when people insert their qualifications right into the presentation slides. Just like Andreas von der Heydt, from Amazon, did at the beginning of this presentation about thinking big.  

105. Highlight key data points 

Simple Graph Presentation Idea

If you are presenting a chart or graph on a dry topic, I would recommend using a single color to highlight the most important data point. For example, the investment firm a16z uses orange to highlight the data points they want their audience to focus on in each of their charts.

Check out some examples of how to highlight your key information in bar charts .

106. Show your audience where to find more information 

Blue Futuristic Presentation Idea

A lot of people end their presentations by literally just running out of slides, and that is the wrong way to do it. Instead, CBInsights consistently pushes their readers towards another piece of content at the end. This is also where you can insert a call to action!

107. Tell your origin story

Blue Marketing Presentation Ideas

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This idea is kinda similar to showing off your company qualifications at the beginning of your presentation. But with this approach, you are trying to make an emotional connection with your audience instead of just showing off accolades.

White Marketing Presentation Ideas

And Rand from Moz does this extremely well in the presentation example above.

108. Use one focused visual 

Modern Tech Presentation Ideas

This presentation uses a central visual of a structure, with each slide moving down the levels of the structure. This is incredibly powerful because the entire presentation is about sinking your company, and the visual they designed mirrors that idea perfectly. Using one focus visual also makes your slide deck design cohesive.

109. Don’t take presentation design too seriously

Retro Creative Presentation Ideas2

Sometimes we get caught up trying to make the perfect presentation and it ends up making us crazy!

Retro Creative Presentation Ideas1

But in this presentation example, Jesse Desjardins uses a mix of wit and hilarious retro images to create a memorable and light-hearted presentation.

110. Use size to your advantage 

Blue Startup Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

I am a big fan of using bubble charts and other charts that use size to compare two pieces of data. That is why I like this pitch deck from the ShearShare team that utilizes a size-based chart on slide number 9. The chart is used to illustrate the massive growth potential in their industry.

111. Split section headers from the main content with different background colors 

Design Presentation Ideas1

In this presentation, Seth Familian uses alternating colors in a very interesting way. For each of the title slides, he uses a black color background, but for the content slides he uses a white background.

Design Presentation Ideas2

This helped the readers follow along and comprehend what was on the page even faster. And when you are presenting to hundreds of different types of people, this can make or break your presentation.  

112.  Have a conversation with your audience 

Creative Marketing Presentation Ideas

Take a conversational tone in your presentation is a great way to encourage your audience to participate.

In this slide deck example, we presented a simple storyline and use questions to engage with the audience throughout. And it helped create a flow throughout the  presentation template  that is easy to follow.

113.  Include your branding throughout your presentation ideas

Hubspot Marketing Presentation Idea

Another thing that people seem to forget when they are working on a presentation is to include their business’s branding. You honestly never know where your work is going to be shared, so it is important to make sure people know it’s yours. HubSpot does an outstanding job of this on all their presentations, as you can see in the bottom left corner of each slide.

Plus you have spent a ton of time creating your  brand guidelines , might as well use them.

114.  Include multiple slides to build to your main point

Creative Art Presentation Ideas

Try using multiple slides to build to your main point. This helps you walk through the components of one overarching point while also building suspense. In this slide deck, the creator uses 6 slides to build up to one main point, adding a new illustration to the diagram on each slide.

115.  Split the difference 

Apple Tech Presentation Ideas

Use either the left or right side of the slide to hold your text and the opposite to display an image. If you are using a photo or graphic as the main background in your slides, this is a great way to keep things organized. 

116. There are millions of fonts out there…use them

Modern Nonprofit Presentation Ideas

Hey, I love simple fonts just as much as the next guy, but sometimes you need to step up your font game to stand out. For example, WebVisions uses a very gritty, probably custom font in their unique presentation that fits the topic extremely well. Take a look!

117.  Build your presentation content around icons 

Illustrated Health Presentation Ideas

Try using icons as the focal points of your presentation layout. This example from Omer Hameed  uses icons to draw the audience’s eyes  right to the middle of the presentation, where the main points and headers are located.  

118.  Mix up font style to emphasize important points

SEO Marketing Presentation Ideas

If you would like to draw some extra attention to a certain word or idea,  switch up the font  to one that is bolder. For example, in this oldie but goodie presentation from HubSpot they use a heavy sans-serif font to highlight ideas, as opposed to the serif font for the other text.

119.  Add personal touches to your presentation

Simple Creative Design Presentation Ideas

If you want to create a truly unique presentation, add personal touches. In the slide numbers 6-13 from this presentation, the creator adds something to their design that no one else could ever have: they use original drawings they did themselves.

120.  Harness the power of your own brand colors

Modern White Digital Marketing Presentation Ideas

Sometimes people forget that they already have a battle-tested color palette that they can use in their  brand colors . I try to incorporate one of our brand colors in most of my designs and it makes so much easier to choose colors.

In this simple presentation example, Spitfire Creative used a palette that had both of their brand colors throughout the slideshow.

121.  Used dark-colored blocks to highlight words

Bold Yellow Marketing Presentation Ideas

I have seen this trick used in a lot of presentations and it works well. Highlight certain words or phrases by laying them overtop a colored rectangle. Take slide number 7 in this presentation example as a great guide. Use it to bring attention to a saying or idea you really want your audience to remember.

122.  Show the audience your mug 

Content Marketing Presentation Ideas

This presentation example comes from the same presentation as a previous one, but it was too good not to share. Throughout the slides, you will see Rand from Moz pop up to add a human element to the design. Using an image of your team or yourself can put the audience at ease and make it easier to connect with the presenter.

123.  Include a helpful table of contents 

Facebook Marketing Presentation IDeas

I only saw this presentation idea used a few times throughout my research, but I believe it should be used a lot more. A table of contents will help the audience know what to expect and keep their focus throughout. Especially if you are creating a presentation that is a bit longer than normal.

124.  Do not post just screenshots, do more

Tech Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

Screenshots of a program or app are very common in any blog post, but I think you can do a little better when it comes to presentations.

So instead of just posting a boring screenshot, add a little more to the slide by using illustrations and product shots. If you are not sure what I am talking about, just check out how great the screenshots look at slide numbers 7 and 8 in this presentation.

125. Highlight keywords using BOLD color 

Lifestyle Presentation Ideas

Here’s another slide deck that uses different colors and blocks to highlight keywords. If you are going to use text-heavy slides, then make sure the key points are easy to pick out. Take this slide deck: starting in slide number 4, they highlight exactly what they want you to take away from the text on each slide!

Enough presentation ideas for you?

You made it! I applaud you for making it through all those presentations. Hopefully, now you have a few nifty presentation ideas ready for when you need them.

The next step is to create a presentation that will captivate a meeting room, an amphitheater, and even the world (hey, it doesn’t hurt to dream big).

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A presentation can be nerve-wracking, may it be for first-timers or pros, as you must turn a critical issue into a dynamic, persuasive, and informative one. Before you enhance your Oratory skills <p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:215"><strong>Oratory skills</strong>, also known as public speaking skills, refer to the ability to effectively communicate with an audience through spoken language. These skills encompass a range of areas, including:</p><br /><ul data-sourcepos="5:1-9:0"> <li data-sourcepos="5:1-5:140"><strong>Delivery:</strong> Clear pronunciation, strong vocal projection, appropriate volume and pacing, engaging body language, and confident presence.</li> <li data-sourcepos="6:1-6:153"><strong>Content:</strong> Well-organized and structured presentations, persuasive arguments, use of storytelling and humor, and tailoring messaging to the audience.</li> <li data-sourcepos="7:1-7:142"><strong>Communication:</strong> Active listening, responding to questions effectively, fostering audience engagement, and adapting to different settings.</li> <li data-sourcepos="8:1-9:0"><strong>Emotional intelligence:</strong> Understanding and managing your own emotions, recognizing and responding to the emotions of your audience, and creating a positive and impactful connection.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="10:1-10:33"><strong>Importance of Oratory Skills:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="12:1-16:0"> <li data-sourcepos="12:1-12:148"><strong>Career advancement:</strong> Strong communication skills are crucial for success in various professions, from leadership roles to client presentations.</li> <li data-sourcepos="13:1-13:128"><strong>Building relationships:</strong> Effective communication strengthens interpersonal connections and fosters trust and understanding.</li> <li data-sourcepos="14:1-14:111"><strong>Persuasion and influence:</strong> Oratory skills allow you to present your ideas convincingly and inspire action.</li> <li data-sourcepos="15:1-16:0"><strong>Confidence and self-esteem:</strong> Mastering public speaking can boost confidence and self-belief in various situations.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="17:1-17:30"><strong>Developing Oratory Skills:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="19:1-24:0"> <li data-sourcepos="19:1-19:116"><strong>Practice and rehearsal:</strong> Regularly practice your speeches and presentations to refine your delivery and timing.</li> <li data-sourcepos="20:1-20:168"><strong>Join a public speaking course:</strong> Structured learning environments like <strong>public speaking courses</strong> provide expert guidance and opportunities for real-time feedback.</li> <li data-sourcepos="21:1-21:132"><strong>Work with a speech coach:</strong> <strong>Speech coaches</strong> offer personalized advice and tailored exercises to address specific skill areas.</li> <li data-sourcepos="22:1-22:112"><strong>Observe effective speakers:</strong> Analyze speeches of admired speakers to learn from their techniques and style.</li> <li data-sourcepos="23:1-24:0"><strong>Seek feedback:</strong> Actively seek constructive feedback from trusted individuals to identify areas for improvement.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="25:1-25:38"><strong>Benefits of Strong Oratory Skills:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="27:1-32:0"> <li data-sourcepos="27:1-27:107"><strong>Increased effectiveness:</strong> Communicate your ideas clearly and persuasively, achieving desired outcomes.</li> <li data-sourcepos="28:1-28:91"><strong>Audience engagement:</strong> Capture and hold attention, leading to a more impactful message.</li> <li data-sourcepos="29:1-29:117"><strong>Greater confidence:</strong> Deliver presentations with poise and self-assurance, projecting credibility and leadership.</li> <li data-sourcepos="30:1-30:116"><strong>Enhanced career opportunities:</strong> Stand out in interviews and presentations, opening doors to career advancement.</li> <li data-sourcepos="31:1-32:0"><strong>Personal growth:</strong> Develop valuable communication skills applicable to various life situations.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="33:1-33:298"><strong>Remember:</strong></h2> <p data-sourcepos="33:1-33:298"><strong>Oratory skills</strong> are not something you're born with but rather a set of skills that can be honed and developed through dedication and practice. By investing in your communication skills, you can unleash your inner orator and unlock numerous personal and professional opportunities.</p> " href="https://orai.com/glossary/oratory-skills/" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" tabindex="0" role="link">oratory skills and overcome your fear of public speaking , you must brainstorm excellent, fun topics for your presentation.

When doing a presentation, you cannot start a thing without coming up with a presentation topic . It is harder to find the best subject than prepare the lecture, as you need to be specific about the topic you want to present.

Besides Oratory skills <p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:215"><strong>Oratory skills</strong>, also known as public speaking skills, refer to the ability to effectively communicate with an audience through spoken language. These skills encompass a range of areas, including:</p><br /><ul data-sourcepos="5:1-9:0"> <li data-sourcepos="5:1-5:140"><strong>Delivery:</strong> Clear pronunciation, strong vocal projection, appropriate volume and pacing, engaging body language, and confident presence.</li> <li data-sourcepos="6:1-6:153"><strong>Content:</strong> Well-organized and structured presentations, persuasive arguments, use of storytelling and humor, and tailoring messaging to the audience.</li> <li data-sourcepos="7:1-7:142"><strong>Communication:</strong> Active listening, responding to questions effectively, fostering audience engagement, and adapting to different settings.</li> <li data-sourcepos="8:1-9:0"><strong>Emotional intelligence:</strong> Understanding and managing your own emotions, recognizing and responding to the emotions of your audience, and creating a positive and impactful connection.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="10:1-10:33"><strong>Importance of Oratory Skills:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="12:1-16:0"> <li data-sourcepos="12:1-12:148"><strong>Career advancement:</strong> Strong communication skills are crucial for success in various professions, from leadership roles to client presentations.</li> <li data-sourcepos="13:1-13:128"><strong>Building relationships:</strong> Effective communication strengthens interpersonal connections and fosters trust and understanding.</li> <li data-sourcepos="14:1-14:111"><strong>Persuasion and influence:</strong> Oratory skills allow you to present your ideas convincingly and inspire action.</li> <li data-sourcepos="15:1-16:0"><strong>Confidence and self-esteem:</strong> Mastering public speaking can boost confidence and self-belief in various situations.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="17:1-17:30"><strong>Developing Oratory Skills:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="19:1-24:0"> <li data-sourcepos="19:1-19:116"><strong>Practice and rehearsal:</strong> Regularly practice your speeches and presentations to refine your delivery and timing.</li> <li data-sourcepos="20:1-20:168"><strong>Join a public speaking course:</strong> Structured learning environments like <strong>public speaking courses</strong> provide expert guidance and opportunities for real-time feedback.</li> <li data-sourcepos="21:1-21:132"><strong>Work with a speech coach:</strong> <strong>Speech coaches</strong> offer personalized advice and tailored exercises to address specific skill areas.</li> <li data-sourcepos="22:1-22:112"><strong>Observe effective speakers:</strong> Analyze speeches of admired speakers to learn from their techniques and style.</li> <li data-sourcepos="23:1-24:0"><strong>Seek feedback:</strong> Actively seek constructive feedback from trusted individuals to identify areas for improvement.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="25:1-25:38"><strong>Benefits of Strong Oratory Skills:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="27:1-32:0"> <li data-sourcepos="27:1-27:107"><strong>Increased effectiveness:</strong> Communicate your ideas clearly and persuasively, achieving desired outcomes.</li> <li data-sourcepos="28:1-28:91"><strong>Audience engagement:</strong> Capture and hold attention, leading to a more impactful message.</li> <li data-sourcepos="29:1-29:117"><strong>Greater confidence:</strong> Deliver presentations with poise and self-assurance, projecting credibility and leadership.</li> <li data-sourcepos="30:1-30:116"><strong>Enhanced career opportunities:</strong> Stand out in interviews and presentations, opening doors to career advancement.</li> <li data-sourcepos="31:1-32:0"><strong>Personal growth:</strong> Develop valuable communication skills applicable to various life situations.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="33:1-33:298"><strong>Remember:</strong></h2> <p data-sourcepos="33:1-33:298"><strong>Oratory skills</strong> are not something you're born with but rather a set of skills that can be honed and developed through dedication and practice. By investing in your communication skills, you can unleash your inner orator and unlock numerous personal and professional opportunities.</p> " href="https://orai.com/glossary/oratory-skills/" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" tabindex="0" role="link">oratory skills and PowerPoint mastery, you need to have informative and fun topics for presentations that can influence the audience. Watch this and get more ideas about informative topics:

One of the best ways to nail a presentation is to choose the best presentation topics that fit your expertise and target audience. 

How to Choose a Good Topic

Choosing the best one out of informative presentation topics can be daunting and confusing if you want to create an Informative Speech <p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:401">An <strong>informative speech</strong> aims to educate and enlighten an audience on a specific topic. Unlike persuasive speeches, it does not advocate for a particular opinion or belief but focuses on clearly and impartially presenting information. <strong>Professional speaking</strong> often employs informative speeches to share knowledge, explain processes, or introduce new developments within their field.</p><br /><h2 data-sourcepos="5:1-5:17"><strong>Key Elements:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="7:1-12:0"> <li data-sourcepos="7:1-7:112"><strong>Clear and concise information:</strong> Present complex topics in a way that is easily understood by your audience.</li> <li data-sourcepos="8:1-8:113"><strong>Engaging delivery:</strong> Use storytelling, humor, and multimedia elements to captivate your audience's attention.</li> <li data-sourcepos="9:1-9:125"><strong>Credible sources:</strong> Support your claims with evidence from reliable sources like research papers, experts, or statistics.</li> <li data-sourcepos="10:1-10:122"><strong>Organized structure:</strong> Clearly define your central topic, present key points logically, and summarize your main ideas.</li> <li data-sourcepos="11:1-12:0"><strong>Tailored approach:</strong> Adapt your language and content to your audience's knowledge level and interests.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="13:1-13:37"><strong>Benefits of Informative Speeches:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="15:1-19:0"> <li data-sourcepos="15:1-15:120"><strong>Share knowledge and expertise:</strong> By sharing your knowledge on a specific topic, you can become a resource for others.</li> <li data-sourcepos="16:1-16:131"><strong>Build credibility and authority:</strong> Delivering engaging and well-researched speeches establishes you as a subject matter expert.</li> <li data-sourcepos="17:1-17:148">Improve <strong>public speaking skills</strong>: Practice communicating clearly and confidently strengthens your <strong>professional speaking</strong> abilities.</li> <li data-sourcepos="18:1-19:0"><strong>Connect with your audience:</strong> You create a space for shared learning and intellectual connection by informing and engaging others.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="20:1-20:36"><strong>Developing Informative Speeches:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="22:1-27:0"> <li data-sourcepos="22:1-22:129"><strong>Choose a relevant and interesting topic:</strong> Select a subject that aligns with your expertise and resonates with your audience.</li> <li data-sourcepos="23:1-23:98"><strong>Thorough research:</strong> Conduct in-depth research to acquire accurate and up-to-date information.</li> <li data-sourcepos="24:1-24:133"><strong>Outline your content:</strong> Structure your speech with a clear introduction, main points, supporting details, and concluding remarks.</li> <li data-sourcepos="25:1-25:136"><strong>Craft engaging visuals:</strong> Utilize multimedia elements like slides, images, or videos to enhance audience understanding and interest.</li> <li data-sourcepos="26:1-27:0"><strong>Practice and rehearse:</strong> Deliver your speech aloud multiple times to refine your delivery and timing.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="28:1-28:60"><strong>Public speaking tips for effective informative speeches:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="30:1-35:0"> <li data-sourcepos="30:1-30:105"><strong>Vary your vocal tone and pace:</strong> Avoid monotone delivery and engage the audience with vocal dynamics.</li> <li data-sourcepos="31:1-31:126"><strong>Maintain eye contact:</strong> Connect with your audience by making eye contact with different individuals throughout the speech.</li> <li data-sourcepos="32:1-32:111"><strong>Use clear and concise language:</strong> Avoid jargon and technical terms your audience might not understand.</li> <li data-sourcepos="33:1-33:126"><strong>Encourage interaction:</strong> Use open-ended questions or polls to invite audience participation and maintain their engagement.</li> <li data-sourcepos="34:1-35:0"><strong>End with a clear call to action:</strong> Summarize your key points and suggest further exploration or reflection.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="36:1-36:303"><strong>Remember:</strong></h2> <p data-sourcepos="36:1-36:303">An <strong>informative speech</strong> is valuable for sharing knowledge, educating others, and establishing yourself as a credible expert. By following these tips and honing your <strong>public speaking skills</strong>, you can deliver impactful and memorable speeches that inform and inspire your audience.</p> " href="https://orai.com/glossary/informative-speech/" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" tabindex="0" role="link">informative speech or lecture. Here are some considerations that you must know.

  • Purpose. Deciding your goal determines what your audience will bring after your talk, especially for persuasive presentation topics. Here is a video on various topics about persuasion:
  • Audience. Consider your audience’s demographic profiles and common ground when choosing presentation topics and connect them with their interests, beliefs, and social and cultural backgrounds. In fact, keynote speakers will tell you that audience analysis is one of the most important aspects of effective Public Speaking <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Public speaking refers to any live presentation or speech. It can cover a variety of topics on various fields and careers (you can find out more about public speaking careers here: https://orai.com/blog/public-speaking-careers/.  Public speaking can inform, entertain, or educate an audience and sometimes has visual aids.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Public speaking is done live, so the speakers need to consider certain factors to deliver a successful speech. No matter how good the speech is, if the audience doesn't connect with the speaker, then it may fall flat. Therefore, speakers have to use a lot more nonverbal communication techniques to deliver their message. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Tips for public speaking</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --><br /><!-- wp:list --> <ul> <li>Have a sense of humor.</li> <li>Tell personal stories that relate to the speech you're giving.</li> <li>Dress appropriately for the event. Formal and business casual outfits work best.</li> <li>Project a confident and expressive voice.</li> <li>Always try to use simple language that everyone can understand.</li> <li>Stick to the time given to you.</li> <li>Maintain eye contact with members of your audience and try to connect with them.</li> </ul> <!-- /wp:list --> " href="https://orai.com/glossary/public-speaking/" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" tabindex="0" role="link">public speaking .
  • Interests. Determine what presentation topic ideas you are most passionate about and what you know the most. Interesting topics for presentation give a head start upon your research phase, ensuring a well-received discussion for the audience. Get useful guides on how to keep your audience interested in this video:
  • Credibility. To convince your audience about the pieces of information that you will discuss, choosing a credible and well-backed lecture is another plus. 
  • Conciseness <p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:326">In the realm of <strong>public speaking</strong>, <strong>conciseness</strong> refers to the ability to express your message clearly and effectively using the fewest possible words. It's about conveying your ideas precisely, avoiding unnecessary details and rambling while maintaining your message's essence and impact.</p><br /><h2 data-sourcepos="5:1-5:33"><strong>Benefits for Public Speakers:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="7:1-11:0"> <li data-sourcepos="7:1-7:137"><strong>Engaged audience:</strong> A concise speech keeps your audience focused and prevents them from losing interest due to excessive information.</li> <li data-sourcepos="8:1-8:117"><strong>Increased clarity:</strong> By removing unnecessary clutter, your core message becomes clearer and easier to understand.</li> <li data-sourcepos="9:1-9:137"><strong>Enhanced credibility:</strong> Concise communication projects professionalism and efficiency, making you appear more confident and prepared.</li> <li data-sourcepos="10:1-11:0"><strong>Reduced anxiety:</strong> Knowing you have a clear and concise message can help manage <strong>public speaking anxiety</strong> by minimizing the pressure to fill time.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="12:1-12:35"><strong>Challenges for Public Speakers:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="14:1-17:0"> <li data-sourcepos="14:1-14:126"><strong>Striking a balance:</strong> Knowing where to draw the line between conciseness and omitting important information can be tricky.</li> <li data-sourcepos="15:1-15:115"><strong>Avoiding oversimplification:</strong> Complex topics may require elaboration to ensure clarity and understanding.</li> <li data-sourcepos="16:1-17:0"><strong>Overcoming natural tendencies:</strong> Some speakers naturally use more words than others, requiring a conscious effort to be concise.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="18:1-18:41"><strong>Strategies for Achieving Conciseness:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="20:1-25:0"> <li data-sourcepos="20:1-20:92"><strong>Identify your core message:</strong> What is your audience's main point to remember?</li> <li data-sourcepos="21:1-21:128"><strong>Prioritize and eliminate:</strong> Analyze your content and remove any information not directly supporting your core message.</li> <li data-sourcepos="22:1-22:133"><strong>Use strong verbs and active voice:</strong> This makes your sentences more impactful and avoids passive constructions that can be wordy.</li> <li data-sourcepos="23:1-23:109"><strong>Simplify your language:</strong> Avoid jargon and technical terms unless they are essential and clearly defined.</li> <li data-sourcepos="24:1-25:0"><strong>Practice and refine:</strong> Rehearse your speech aloud and identify areas where you can tighten your wording or eliminate redundancies.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="26:1-26:20"><strong>Additional Tips:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="28:1-31:0"> <li data-sourcepos="28:1-28:93"><strong>Use storytelling:</strong> Engaging narratives can convey complex ideas concisely and memorably.</li> <li data-sourcepos="29:1-29:110"><strong>Focus on the visuals:</strong> Powerful visuals can support your message without extensive explanation.</li> <li data-sourcepos="30:1-31:0"><strong>Embrace silence:</strong> Pausing deliberately can emphasize key points and give your audience time to absorb your message.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="32:1-32:404"><strong>Remember:</strong></h2> <p data-sourcepos="32:1-32:404"><strong>Conciseness</strong> is a powerful tool for <strong>public speakers</strong>. By eliminating unnecessary words and focusing on your core message, you can create a more engaging, impactful, and memorable presentation for your audience. This can also help manage <strong>public speaking anxiety</strong> by reducing the pressure to fill time and enabling you to focus on delivering your message with clarity and confidence.</p> " href="https://orai.com/glossary/conciseness/" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" tabindex="0" role="link">Conciseness . From 12 seconds in 2000, humans’ average attention span decreased to eight seconds in 2017. Thus, being concise is another essential factor in choosing presentation topics, as having a wordy title can confuse or intimidate your potential audience.

Tips on Turning a Boring Topic into an Engaging Presentation

You might have been feeling dejected as you had to prepare for a talk with no fun topics for presentation. It is hard to turn psychology discussions into engaging ones, knowing that this field has jargon and cases that can make your lecture dull.

However, instead of blaming your subject for being boring, avoid being dull instead. Here are some tips on turning a boring topic into an interactive one.

What are the Good Topics to Present in a Speech?

Now that you have skimmed through the tips and ways to choose fun topics for a presentation, making a Speech <p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:271">A form of communication involving spoken language, it is used to express ideas, share information, tell stories, persuade, or entertain. Public speaking is a powerful tool used in diverse contexts, ranging from casual conversations to formal presentations.</p><br /><h2 data-sourcepos="5:1-5:27"><strong>Components of a Speech:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="7:1-10:0"> <li data-sourcepos="7:1-7:73"><strong>Content:</strong> The information, message, or story conveyed through words.</li> <li data-sourcepos="8:1-8:106"><strong>Delivery:</strong> The vocal and physical presentation, including clarity, volume, gestures, and eye contact.</li> <li data-sourcepos="9:1-10:0"><strong>Structure:</strong> The organization of the content, typically following an introduction, body, and conclusion.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="11:1-11:21"><strong>Speech in Action:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="13:1-17:0"> <li data-sourcepos="13:1-13:88"><strong>Informing:</strong> Sharing knowledge and facts, educating an audience on a specific topic.</li> <li data-sourcepos="14:1-14:119"><strong>Persuading:</strong> Advocating for a particular viewpoint, using arguments and evidence to influence thoughts or actions.</li> <li data-sourcepos="15:1-15:93"><strong>Motivating:</strong> Inspiring and energizing an audience, fostering action and positive change.</li> <li data-sourcepos="16:1-17:0"><strong>Entertaining:</strong> Engaging and delighting an audience through humor, storytelling, or creative language.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="18:1-18:32"><strong>Public Speaking and Anxiety:</strong></h2> <p data-sourcepos="20:1-20:227">Many people experience <strong>public speaking anxiety</strong>, a fear of speaking in front of an audience. While it's common, effective preparation, practice, and breathing techniques can significantly reduce anxiety and improve delivery.</p><br /><h2 data-sourcepos="22:1-22:32"><strong>Different Types of Speeches:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="24:1-28:0"> <li data-sourcepos="24:1-24:81"><strong>Informative speech:</strong> Focuses on conveying information clearly and concisely.</li> <li data-sourcepos="25:1-25:102"><strong>Persuasive speech:</strong> Aims to convince the audience to adopt a particular viewpoint or take action.</li> <li data-sourcepos="26:1-26:99"><strong>Motivational speech:</strong> Inspires and energizes the audience, building enthusiasm and commitment.</li> <li data-sourcepos="27:1-28:0"><strong>Entertaining speech:</strong> Aim to amuse and delight the audience, often using humor, storytelling, or anecdotes.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="29:1-29:33"><strong>Crafting a Compelling Speech:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="31:1-35:0"> <li data-sourcepos="31:1-31:106"><strong>Know your audience:</strong> Tailor your content and delivery to their interests, needs, and prior knowledge.</li> <li data-sourcepos="32:1-32:107"><strong>Have a clear message:</strong> Identify the main point you want to convey and structure your speech around it.</li> <li data-sourcepos="33:1-33:111"><strong>Engage your audience:</strong> Use varied vocal techniques, storytelling, and visual aids to keep them interested.</li> <li data-sourcepos="34:1-35:0"><strong>Practice, practice, practice:</strong> Rehearse your speech out loud to refine your delivery and build confidence.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="36:1-36:13"><strong>Remember:</strong></h2> <p data-sourcepos="38:1-38:281">Speech is a powerful tool for communication, connection, and influence. By understanding its elements, addressing potential anxieties, and tailoring your delivery to different contexts, you can harness the power of speech to achieve your intended goals and captivate your audience.</p> " href="https://orai.com/glossary/speech/" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" tabindex="0" role="link">speech on time needs a good presentation topic. Out of random presentation topics, here are some prominent ones that might give you some ideas.

Interesting Presentation Topics

  • Ancient Greek Heroes Modern Interpretation
  • Antidepressants and Their Effects on the Human Brain
  • How Bad Nutrition Affects a Person’s Appearance
  • Traces of Romanticism in Well-known English Literature
  • Influences of Music on Mental Health
  • How Religion and Politics Blend Within a State
  • Most Famous and Nerve-wracking Novels, Books, and Plays
  • How Traditional Herbs Get Approved
  • Effects of Being a Polyglot
  • Being Productive During Pandemic

Good Presentation Topics

  • Disney Films’ Most Famous Actresses
  • How Media Affects Gender Stereotypes Portrayal
  • How Beauty Contests Affects Women’s Self-esteem
  • Differences Between Religion and Cult
  • Gambling Effects on Human’s Mental Health
  • Most Authoritative Politicians and Political Parties
  • Ways to Improve the Health Systems
  • Preparation and Prevention Against Natural Disasters
  • Ways to Alleviate Insomnia
  • How to Build Good Relationships Between Children and Pets

5-Minute Presentation Topics

  • Best Apps to Improve Academic Performance
  • Airport First-timers: Step-by-step Instructions
  • Easy-to-make Breakfast Recipes
  • How to Avoid Procrastination
  • Making Money During Holidays
  • How Social Media Lowers Self-esteem
  • Working Remotely: Pros and Cons
  • Best Online Business and Professions
  • Why Trust Your Intuition
  • Reasons to Learn Foreign Languages

Fun Topics for Presentation

  • How Rock ‘n Roll Started
  • Rare and Expensive Coffee Types
  • Best Self-development Books for Teens
  • Choosing a Specialty in College
  • Secrets of a Healthy Relationship
  • Benefits of Art Therapy
  • How do Journalists and Bloggers Differ From Each Other?
  • The Origin of Languages
  • Evolution of Artificial Intelligence
  • Makeup Life Hacks and Tips

Safety Presentation Topics

  • Common Mistakes in General Safety
  • Dealing with Ergonomic and Workplace Stress
  • Coronavirus Precautionary Measures
  • How to Deal with Violence
  • Fire and Electrical Safety
  • Reportage, Prevention, and Liabilities in Workplace Accidents
  • Safety Precautions Against Heat Exhaustion
  • Common Workplace Injuries
  • Communication Issues and Safety
  • Emergency Response Efficiency

Easy Presentation Topics

  • Adverse Effects of GMOs on Health and Life
  • Effective Ways to Improve Old People’s Health System
  • Most Iconic Censorship on Social Media
  • Most Prominent Female Political Leaders of All Time
  • How to Avoid Being Late
  • Globalization and Its Effects on World Population
  • Smiling Therapy Positive Effects on Mental Health
  • Advancement of 3D Printing and Its Benefits
  • How Music Helps in Learning New Languages
  • Dealing with Child Prodigies

Controversial Speech Topics

Controversies are all around us, especially online resources. Finding a controversial topic must fit your passion and knowledge; otherwise, it might negatively impact your discussion.

Controversial Leadership Topics for Presentation

  • LGBTQ Rights
  • Abortion: Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Life
  • Benefits of Multiculturalism in a Society
  • Security and Privacy Concerns about Electronic Voting
  • Gun Control Laws and Limits
  • Journalism Ethics and Corruption
  • Euthanasia Vs. Right to Live
  • Death Penalty Pros and Cons
  • How Mandatory Minimum Penalties Impact Federal Sentencing
  • Torture as an Interrogation Tactic
  • Electoral College Abolishment
  • Is World Peace Possible?
  • Same-sex union
  • Lowering Criminal Liability Age
  • Banning Animal Experimentation
  • High Taxation Rates
  • Freedom of Speech <p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:271">A form of communication involving spoken language, it is used to express ideas, share information, tell stories, persuade, or entertain. Public speaking is a powerful tool used in diverse contexts, ranging from casual conversations to formal presentations.</p><br /><h2 data-sourcepos="5:1-5:27"><strong>Components of a Speech:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="7:1-10:0"> <li data-sourcepos="7:1-7:73"><strong>Content:</strong> The information, message, or story conveyed through words.</li> <li data-sourcepos="8:1-8:106"><strong>Delivery:</strong> The vocal and physical presentation, including clarity, volume, gestures, and eye contact.</li> <li data-sourcepos="9:1-10:0"><strong>Structure:</strong> The organization of the content, typically following an introduction, body, and conclusion.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="11:1-11:21"><strong>Speech in Action:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="13:1-17:0"> <li data-sourcepos="13:1-13:88"><strong>Informing:</strong> Sharing knowledge and facts, educating an audience on a specific topic.</li> <li data-sourcepos="14:1-14:119"><strong>Persuading:</strong> Advocating for a particular viewpoint, using arguments and evidence to influence thoughts or actions.</li> <li data-sourcepos="15:1-15:93"><strong>Motivating:</strong> Inspiring and energizing an audience, fostering action and positive change.</li> <li data-sourcepos="16:1-17:0"><strong>Entertaining:</strong> Engaging and delighting an audience through humor, storytelling, or creative language.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="18:1-18:32"><strong>Public Speaking and Anxiety:</strong></h2> <p data-sourcepos="20:1-20:227">Many people experience <strong>public speaking anxiety</strong>, a fear of speaking in front of an audience. While it's common, effective preparation, practice, and breathing techniques can significantly reduce anxiety and improve delivery.</p><br /><h2 data-sourcepos="22:1-22:32"><strong>Different Types of Speeches:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="24:1-28:0"> <li data-sourcepos="24:1-24:81"><strong>Informative speech:</strong> Focuses on conveying information clearly and concisely.</li> <li data-sourcepos="25:1-25:102"><strong>Persuasive speech:</strong> Aims to convince the audience to adopt a particular viewpoint or take action.</li> <li data-sourcepos="26:1-26:99"><strong>Motivational speech:</strong> Inspires and energizes the audience, building enthusiasm and commitment.</li> <li data-sourcepos="27:1-28:0"><strong>Entertaining speech:</strong> Aim to amuse and delight the audience, often using humor, storytelling, or anecdotes.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="29:1-29:33"><strong>Crafting a Compelling Speech:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="31:1-35:0"> <li data-sourcepos="31:1-31:106"><strong>Know your audience:</strong> Tailor your content and delivery to their interests, needs, and prior knowledge.</li> <li data-sourcepos="32:1-32:107"><strong>Have a clear message:</strong> Identify the main point you want to convey and structure your speech around it.</li> <li data-sourcepos="33:1-33:111"><strong>Engage your audience:</strong> Use varied vocal techniques, storytelling, and visual aids to keep them interested.</li> <li data-sourcepos="34:1-35:0"><strong>Practice, practice, practice:</strong> Rehearse your speech out loud to refine your delivery and build confidence.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="36:1-36:13"><strong>Remember:</strong></h2> <p data-sourcepos="38:1-38:281">Speech is a powerful tool for communication, connection, and influence. By understanding its elements, addressing potential anxieties, and tailoring your delivery to different contexts, you can harness the power of speech to achieve your intended goals and captivate your audience.</p> " href="https://orai.com/glossary/speech/" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" tabindex="0" role="link">Speech and Its Restrictions
  • Embargo and Censorship: What to be Publicize
  • Insanity Plea as an Excuse
  • Tobacco Regulation

Controversial Topics for Teenagers

  • Hookup Culture and Its Impact on Teens
  • Bullying and Cyberbullying
  • Banning Pornography in E-libraries
  • Causes of Depression and Other Mental Illness in Teens
  • Teen Suicide Liability
  • Prohibition of Gambling for Teens
  • How to Educate Teens About Drugs
  • Dealing with Eating Disorders in Teens
  • When Should Teens Start to Vote
  • How Parents Should Deal with Teens’ Romantic Relationship
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Education
  • Health Impacts of Fast Food for Teens
  • How Being a Fan Impacts Teens
  • Possibility of Living on Mars
  • Why Media Literacy Important for Teenagers
  • How Teenagers Can Fight Top Environmental Problems
  • Dealing with Diversity in School
  • Military Recruitment on Campus
  • Pros and Cons of School Uniforms and Dress Code
  • Plan B Contraception Access for Minors

What are Some Presentation Ideas for School?

For school purposes, you must find informative but fun topics for presentation as students have a lesser attention span than adults. Here are the presentation topics for academic and educational causes.

Health Care System and Laws TV Commercial Impacts How to Use Social Media for School
Worldwide Free Internet Access Pros and Cons 2. How Volunteering Benefits Students 2. How to Work in a Diverse Environment
Video Games and Its Impact on Cognitive Skills 3. Virtual Reality and Its Phenomenon 3. Gentrification Phenomenon
How to Fight Poverty 4. How Glass Ceilings Impact Businesses 4. How to Pursue Free-tuition University
Social Media Influences 5. Greenhouse Effects 5. How Cinemas Evolved Through the Years
Internet Safety Insurance 6. How the Respiratory System Operates 6. Ideologies about the Global Internet
Modern Female World Leaders 7. Proper Usage of Modern Tools and Devices 7. Alternative Energy Sources and Its Benefits
The Phenomenon of Binge-watching 8. Greek Mythology Importance 8. How to Deal with First-time Job Application

Science Topics for Presentation

Science presentation topics are among the most in-demand discussions for students and teachers in technical educational institutions. Here are some ideas to help you out.

Physics Topics for Presentation

  • Is Physics Based on Theory or Practice
  • Why We Need to Study Physics
  • Newton’s Third Law as the Universal Formula
  • Why Every Student Needs to Learn Physical Formula
  • Is Physics Dependent on Math and Science or Vice Versa
  • Why Physics Necessary for Knowledge Testing
  • How to Deal with Difficulties in Physics Lesson
  • Most Important Topics in Physics

Chemistry Topics for Presentation

  • Why Alchemists Seeks Philosopher’s Stone
  • Chemists Who Are Nobel Prize Awardees
  • How Chemical Weapons Become Main Threat for War
  • How to Choose Quality Water
  • Making a Kid Interested in Chemistry
  • Hair Biochemistry and Its Process
  • Effects of Lack of Chemical Elements in a Human Body
  • Safety Precautions for Chemical Products

Biology Topics for Presentation

  • How the Future Lies in Crossroads of Biological Sciences
  • How to Avoid Harmful GMO Foods
  • Secrets of Centenarians
  • Allergic Reactions Caused by Dust
  • Can a Person Survive Without Clean Drinking Water
  • How Sports and Nutrition Determine Human Health
  • Vaccination and Its Effect on Genotype
  • Best Houseplants for Air Purification

Geology Topics for Presentation

  • Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions as Causes of Dynamic Geology
  • Geomorphology: Intersection of Geography and Geology
  • Space Geology in the Field of Cosmology and Planetology
  • Geological Timeline from Solid Formation to the Holocene Era
  • Geological Events Absolute and Relative Age
  • Methods and Principles of Geology
  • Geodynamics: The Relationship of the Earth’s Core and Crust Processes  
  • Microstructural Geology: Micro-Level Rock Deformation

Astronomy Topics for Presentation

  • Differences Between Astronomy and Astrology
  • The Possibility of Life on Mars
  • History and Discovery of the Milky Way Galaxy
  • Does Astronomy Only Study Stars?
  • Astronomy as a Separate Subject in School
  • Reasons Why Fewer Entrants ChoAstronomynomy
  • What Happens If the Sun Died?
  • Why Our Future Depends on Astronomical Studies

Technological Science Topics for Presentation

  • How Technology Improves Living Standards
  • Technology and Its Effect on Cancer Treatment
  • How Cybercriminals Use Technology
  • Benefits and Threats of Artificial Intelligence
  • Saving Time on Internet Technology Usage
  • Technological Evolution from the Middle Ages to the Present
  • Diffusion Rate of Technology in Developing Countries
  • Taking a Break from the Internet

Multimedia Science Topics for Presentation

  • Multimedia Features and Classification
  • Creating a Multimedia Presentation
  • Features of Online Multimedia
  • Benefits of Multimedia in Business
  • Usage of Multimedia in Computer Games
  • How to Create Training Courses Using Multimedia
  • Becoming a Multimedia Specialist
  • Multimedia and Its Relation to Science

Cultural and Social Presentation Topic Ideas

This aspect mostly concerns psychology and sociology students. Here are some fun topics for presentations that you can check out.

  • Culture and Traditions of Native Americans
  • How History Connects with Culture
  • How Cultural Knowledge Increases Chances of Success
  • Identifying Emigrants by Cultural Characteristics
  • Why Students Need to Learn About Culture
  • Importance of Cultural Appreciation
  • Pros and Cons of Diversified Culture
  • Best Sociology Books for Starters
  • Sociology and Its Express Research
  • Empirical Research
  • Causes of Social Phenomena
  • Mathematical Methods in Sociology
  • Social Trends Analysis and Development Patterns
  • How to Collect Sociological Information
  • Becoming a School President
  • Why a President Needs Leadership Skills
  • Ways to Raise a Child as a Leader
  • Is Leadership an Innate Skill or a Result of Experiences?
  • Responsibilities of a Leader
  • How Family Relationships Affect One’s Leadership Skills
  • Winning a Leadership Scholarship
  • How Individual Differs from Social Ethics?
  • Politics and International Relations Ethical Principles
  • Ethical Communication Rules in Social Media
  • Business Ethics and Relationships
  • Why Learn Etiquette Knowledge
  • Ethical Issues on Famous Artworks
  • Knowing About Corporate Ethics

What are Some Presentation Ideas for Healthcare?

There are many physical and mental health topics for school and other Conferences <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:279">Large gatherings are organized to bring together individuals from a specific field or industry for professional development, networking, and knowledge sharing. Conferences typically involve presentations, workshops, panel discussions, exhibitions, and social events.</p> <h2 data-sourcepos="5:1-5:12"><strong>Purpose:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="7:1-12:0"> <li data-sourcepos="7:1-7:107"><strong>Knowledge Dissemination:</strong> Share the latest research, trends, and advancements within a specific field.</li> <li data-sourcepos="8:1-8:75"><strong>Networking:</strong> Connect with peers, experts, and potential collaborators.</li> <li data-sourcepos="9:1-9:103"><strong>Professional Development:</strong> Enhance skills and knowledge through workshops, talks, and discussions.</li> <li data-sourcepos="10:1-10:102"><strong>Community Building:</strong> Foster a sense of belonging and shared identity within a professional field.</li> <li data-sourcepos="11:1-12:0"><strong>New Product and Service Exposure:</strong> Discover innovative solutions and technologies through exhibitions and presentations.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="13:1-13:25"><strong>Types of Conferences:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="15:1-19:0"> <li data-sourcepos="15:1-15:102"><strong>Academic:</strong> Focused on research and scholarly presentations within a specific academic discipline.</li> <li data-sourcepos="16:1-16:109"><strong>Industry:</strong> Catered to professionals within a specific industry, like technology, healthcare, or finance.</li> <li data-sourcepos="17:1-17:108"><strong>Trade Shows:</strong> Feature exhibitions and booths showcasing products and services relevant to the industry.</li> <li data-sourcepos="18:1-19:0"><strong>Professional Development:</strong> Primarily focused on workshops, training sessions, and skill-building activities.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="20:1-20:38"><strong>Benefits of Attending Conferences:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="22:1-27:0"> <li data-sourcepos="22:1-22:116"><strong>Stay informed:</strong> Learn about the latest advancements in your field through expert presentations and discussions.</li> <li data-sourcepos="23:1-23:107"><strong>Network:</strong> Connect with key individuals and potential collaborators to build your professional network.</li> <li data-sourcepos="24:1-24:91"><strong>Develop skills:</strong> Attend workshops and sessions to enhance your knowledge and skill set.</li> <li data-sourcepos="25:1-25:101"><strong>Gain exposure:</strong> Discover new products, services, and innovative solutions relevant to your work.</li> <li data-sourcepos="26:1-27:0"><strong>Boost your career:</strong> Enhance your professional profile and marketability through networking and exposure.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="28:1-28:40"><strong>Challenges of Attending Conferences:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="30:1-34:0"> <li data-sourcepos="30:1-30:74"><strong>Cost:</strong> Registration fees, travel, and accommodation can be expensive.</li> <li data-sourcepos="31:1-31:116"><strong>Time commitment:</strong> Attending conference sessions and events requires dedicating significant time away from work.</li> <li data-sourcepos="32:1-32:112"><strong>Information overload:</strong> Navigating a large conference with numerous sessions and events can be overwhelming.</li> <li data-sourcepos="33:1-34:0"><strong>Networking anxiety:</strong> Connecting with new people can be intimidating, especially for introverts.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="35:1-35:26"><strong>Overcoming Challenges:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="37:1-43:0"> <li data-sourcepos="37:1-37:140"><strong>Research and prioritize:</strong> Choose conferences relevant to your needs and budget. Select specific sessions and events you want to attend.</li> <li data-sourcepos="38:1-38:103"><strong>Set realistic goals:</strong> Aim to connect with a few key individuals rather than overwhelming yourself.</li> <li data-sourcepos="39:1-39:104"><strong>Utilize conference resources:</strong> Leverage conference apps, maps, and schedules to optimize your time.</li> <li data-sourcepos="40:1-40:102"><strong>Practice networking skills:</strong> Prepare conversation starters and practice introductions beforehand.</li> <li data-sourcepos="41:1-41:124"><strong>Consider a speech coach:</strong> Coaching can help refine your delivery and manage anxiety when presenting at a conference.</li> <li data-sourcepos="42:1-43:0">Take <strong>Public speaking courses</strong>: Public speaking skills are important for networking and participating in discussions.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="44:1-44:281"><strong>Remember:</strong></h2> <p data-sourcepos="44:1-44:281">Conferences offer valuable opportunities for professional development, networking, and knowledge sharing. Planning effectively, overcoming challenges, and utilizing available resources can maximize your conference experience and achieve your desired outcomes.</p> <!-- /wp:list --> " href="https://orai.com/glossary/conferences/" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" tabindex="0" role="link">conferences , but having fun topics for presentations is essential to make your lecture less complicated. Here are some of the presentation topics that might suit your interest.

Psychology Topics for Presentation

  • The Need for Psychologists in Kindergarten
  • Best Universities for Psychology
  • Choosing a Suitable Psychologist
  • Outcasts Children: Psychology Victim
  • Psychological State and Its Effects on Productivity
  • When Do You Need a Psychologist
  • Can a Person with a Mental Disorder Become a Psychologist?

Mental Health Topics for Presentation

  • Mental Fatigue: Causes of Failure
  • Impacts of Social Media on Mental Health
  • Recognizing and Avoiding the Onset of Depression
  • Causes of Mental Health Disorders
  • How Physical Affects Mental Health and Vice Versa
  • Dealing With Mental Breakdowns
  • How Music Improves Mental Health

Health Topics for Presentation

  • Why Do Pharmacies Sell Over-the-counter Medicines?
  • How Allergic Reaction Works
  • Sports that Can Improve Health in a Month
  • Signs of Bad Immunity System
  • Legalization of Marijuana
  • Centenarians’ Secret to Good Health
  • Healthy Habits Before Exams

Nutrition Topics for Presentation

  • The Necessity of Reading a Product’s Composition
  • Nutrition Effects on Skin Condition
  • Determining Necessary Ratio of Proteins, Fats, and Carbohydrates
  • Tips for Restrictive Eating Disorders
  • How Sports Nutrition Can Be Dangerous
  • Why Being a Nutritionist a Good Career Choice
  • Why Quality Nutrition Determines One’s Success

Nursing Presentations

  • Nursing Career and Its Growth
  • Critical Moments on Painkiller Usage
  • Patient Safety During Nursing
  • Patient safety during nursing
  • Career Growth in Nursing
  • The use of painkillers: critical moments
  • Health Assessment: What to Check
  • Features of caring for patients with mental disorders
  • Postoperative patient care
  • Features internships and practices for nurses

Dental Presentations Ideas

  • Teeth Processes for Babies
  • Molar Extraction Process
  • Wisdom Tooth: Necessary or Not?
  • How Chewing Gum Affects Tooth Enamel
  • Causes and Treatment for Oral Cancer
  • Diet for Braces

Medical Presentations

  • How to Call an Ambulance
  • Dealing With Addiction
  • Highly Addictive Medical Drugs that You Don’t Realize
  • Primary Stab Wound Treatment
  • When Surgery Becomes Necessary
  • Traditional, Alternative, and Modern Medicines
  • Preventing Sport Injuries
  • Insomnia Treatment With No Pills
  • Anti-aging Pills: When to Avoid It
  • Why Go or Reject Posthumous Donation
  • Euthanasia and Its Effect on Suicide Rate
  • How to Avoid Child Obesity
  • Pros and Cons of GMOs
  • Diverse Ways to Improve Healthcare
  • The Need for Legal Framework on Plastic Surgery Regulations

What are Some Presentation Ideas for Business and Management?

Finding business presentation topics is more difficult as you must show in-depth knowledge of your chosen idea. Here are some of the presentation topics that you can check out.

SWOT AnalysisHow Corporate Ethics Boost SalesFeatures of International BusinessesCustomers DemandUnderstanding the Latest MarketWhat is Next for the DepartmentHow to Grow Your Online Business
Communicating With Controversial InformationDealing With Sexual Harassment in the WorkplaceMicroaggressionsCrowd Management and SafetyResolving Workplace ConflictCross-Cultural CommunicationResponding to Negative FeedbackManaging Controversy at WorkHow to Respond to Hostile People
Managing New EmployeesHow to Be an Effective SupervisorBecoming a Better ManagerHelping Your Employees/Direct Reports GrowHow to Mentor Others in the WorkplaceProviding FeedbackBecoming a Better ManagerWhat New Managers Need to KnowManagement StylesHelping New ManagersTransitioning to Management of a New Department
Positive Stories the Company’s PastCustomer TestimonialsMaking a Difference at WorkFinding Meaning at WorkPassionate People the Company’s HistoryPositive Personal ExperiencesMaking a Difference in Your CommunityHow to Inspire OthersPositive Thinking at the WorkReaching Potential at WorkReaching Potential in LifeReaching Personal GoalsChanging Into Good Habits
Food Preparation and SafetyFundamentals CoursesCompliance CoursesLiability Prevention Courses
Recognizing New OpportunitiesWhy Every Business Needs Legal AdvisorStarting a Small BusinessProduct Idea BrainstormingHow to Market a New BusinessThinking Like an EntrepreneurFirst Employee Hiring Dos and Don’tsSecuring Finances for New BusinessAdvantages and Disadvantages of Starting Online BusinessCreating an Effective Elevator PitchStartup CultureQuestioning an Organization’s Status Quo
How to Create Effective CalendarTask Lists BenefitsEffective Time ManagementTools for Time Tracking Methods and Its Benefits to BusinessHow to Boost Productivity by Hacking the BrainTaking Efficient Breaks Dos and Don’tsGood Habits MaintenanceWays to Feel Better and More Productive in the AfternoonHow to Get More Done in Less TimeDoes Getting Enough Rest Increase Productivity? Diet for Better ProductivityPreventing Obstacles to High Productivity
Fire PreventionDealing With EmergenciesIllness PreventionSafety Precautions for Machine OperationsInjury PreventionEnvironmental SafetyHazards Effective ResponseManufacturing SafetyChemical Exposure PrecautionsOffice Worker SafetyProtecting Customer/Visitor/Shopper/ClientHealthy Habits for WorkersHow to Create a Safer WorkplaceSlip/Trip/Fall PreventionPromoting a Safe Workplace Culture

How a Good Topic Helps on Public Speaking (SECS Elements)

Having the right choice of presentation topics can help meet the Sincerity, Enthusiasm, Confidence <p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:305">In the context of <strong>public speaking</strong>, <strong>confidence</strong> refers to the belief in one's ability to communicate effectively and deliver one's message with clarity and impact. It encompasses various elements, including self-belief, composure, and the ability to manage one's <strong>fear of public speaking</strong>.</p><br /><h2 data-sourcepos="5:1-5:16"><strong>Key Aspects:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="7:1-12:0"> <li data-sourcepos="7:1-7:108"><strong>Self-belief:</strong> A strong conviction in your knowledge, skills, and ability to connect with your audience.</li> <li data-sourcepos="8:1-8:95"><strong>Composure:</strong> Maintaining calmness and poise under pressure, even in challenging situations.</li> <li data-sourcepos="9:1-9:100"><strong>Assertiveness:</strong> Expressing your ideas clearly and concisely, avoiding hesitation or self-doubt.</li> <li data-sourcepos="10:1-10:104"><strong>Positive self-talk:</strong> Countering negative thoughts with affirmations and focusing on your strengths.</li> <li data-sourcepos="11:1-12:0"><strong>Strong body language:</strong> Using gestures, posture, and eye contact that project confidence and professionalism.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="13:1-13:27"><strong>Benefits of Confidence:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="15:1-19:0"> <li data-sourcepos="15:1-15:99"><strong>Reduced anxiety:</strong> Feeling confident helps manage <strong>fear of public speaking</strong> and stage fright.</li> <li data-sourcepos="16:1-16:133"><strong>Engaging delivery:</strong> Confident speakers project their voices, hold eye contact, and connect with their audience more effectively.</li> <li data-sourcepos="17:1-17:137"><strong>Increased persuasiveness:</strong> A confident presentation inspires belief and motivates your audience to listen and remember your message.</li> <li data-sourcepos="18:1-19:0"><strong>Greater impact:</strong> Confidently delivered speeches leave a lasting impression and achieve desired outcomes.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="20:1-20:15"><strong>Challenges:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="22:1-26:0"> <li data-sourcepos="22:1-22:112">Overcoming <strong>fear of public speaking</strong>: Many people experience some level of anxiety when speaking publicly.</li> <li data-sourcepos="23:1-23:101"><strong>Imposter syndrome:</strong> Doubting your abilities and qualifications, even when objectively qualified.</li> <li data-sourcepos="24:1-24:92"><strong>Negative self-talk:</strong> Internalized criticism and limiting beliefs can hamper confidence.</li> <li data-sourcepos="25:1-26:0"><strong>Past negative experiences:</strong> Unsuccessful presentations or negative feedback can erode confidence.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="27:1-27:24"><strong>Building Confidence:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="29:1-36:0"> <li data-sourcepos="29:1-29:102"><strong>Practice and preparation:</strong> Thoroughly rehearse your speech to feel comfortable with the material.</li> <li data-sourcepos="30:1-30:101"><strong>Visualization:</strong> Imagine yourself delivering a successful presentation with confidence and poise.</li> <li data-sourcepos="31:1-31:100"><strong>Positive self-talk:</strong> Actively replace negative thoughts with affirmations about your abilities.</li> <li data-sourcepos="32:1-32:106"><strong>Seek feedback:</strong> Ask trusted individuals for constructive criticism and use it to improve your skills.</li> <li data-sourcepos="33:1-33:157">Consider a <strong>speaking coach</strong>: Working with a coach can provide personalized guidance and support to address specific challenges and confidence barriers.</li> <li data-sourcepos="34:1-34:114"><strong>Start small:</strong> Gradually increase the size and complexity of your speaking engagements as you gain experience.</li> <li data-sourcepos="35:1-36:0"><strong>Focus on progress:</strong> Celebrate small successes and acknowledge your improvement over time.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="37:1-37:282"><strong>Remember:</strong></h2> <p data-sourcepos="37:1-37:282"><strong>Confidence</strong> in public speaking is a journey, not a destination. By actively practicing, embracing feedback, and focusing on your strengths, you can overcome <strong>fear of public speaking</strong> and develop the <strong>confidence</strong> to deliver impactful and memorable presentations.</p> " href="https://orai.com/glossary/confidence/" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" tabindex="0" role="link">Confidence , and Simplicity (SECS) Public Speaking <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Public speaking refers to any live presentation or speech. It can cover a variety of topics on various fields and careers (you can find out more about public speaking careers here: https://orai.com/blog/public-speaking-careers/.  Public speaking can inform, entertain, or educate an audience and sometimes has visual aids.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Public speaking is done live, so the speakers need to consider certain factors to deliver a successful speech. No matter how good the speech is, if the audience doesn't connect with the speaker, then it may fall flat. Therefore, speakers have to use a lot more nonverbal communication techniques to deliver their message. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Tips for public speaking</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --><br /><!-- wp:list --> <ul> <li>Have a sense of humor.</li> <li>Tell personal stories that relate to the speech you're giving.</li> <li>Dress appropriately for the event. Formal and business casual outfits work best.</li> <li>Project a confident and expressive voice.</li> <li>Always try to use simple language that everyone can understand.</li> <li>Stick to the time given to you.</li> <li>Maintain eye contact with members of your audience and try to connect with them.</li> </ul> <!-- /wp:list --> " href="https://orai.com/glossary/public-speaking/" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" tabindex="0" role="link">public speaking elements due to these reasons:

  • A good topic can make you sincere in communicating with your audience.
  • Fun topics for presentations can also increase the audience’s enthusiasm.
  • Fun topics for presentations also give you Confidence <p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:305">In the context of <strong>public speaking</strong>, <strong>confidence</strong> refers to the belief in one's ability to communicate effectively and deliver one's message with clarity and impact. It encompasses various elements, including self-belief, composure, and the ability to manage one's <strong>fear of public speaking</strong>.</p><br /><h2 data-sourcepos="5:1-5:16"><strong>Key Aspects:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="7:1-12:0"> <li data-sourcepos="7:1-7:108"><strong>Self-belief:</strong> A strong conviction in your knowledge, skills, and ability to connect with your audience.</li> <li data-sourcepos="8:1-8:95"><strong>Composure:</strong> Maintaining calmness and poise under pressure, even in challenging situations.</li> <li data-sourcepos="9:1-9:100"><strong>Assertiveness:</strong> Expressing your ideas clearly and concisely, avoiding hesitation or self-doubt.</li> <li data-sourcepos="10:1-10:104"><strong>Positive self-talk:</strong> Countering negative thoughts with affirmations and focusing on your strengths.</li> <li data-sourcepos="11:1-12:0"><strong>Strong body language:</strong> Using gestures, posture, and eye contact that project confidence and professionalism.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="13:1-13:27"><strong>Benefits of Confidence:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="15:1-19:0"> <li data-sourcepos="15:1-15:99"><strong>Reduced anxiety:</strong> Feeling confident helps manage <strong>fear of public speaking</strong> and stage fright.</li> <li data-sourcepos="16:1-16:133"><strong>Engaging delivery:</strong> Confident speakers project their voices, hold eye contact, and connect with their audience more effectively.</li> <li data-sourcepos="17:1-17:137"><strong>Increased persuasiveness:</strong> A confident presentation inspires belief and motivates your audience to listen and remember your message.</li> <li data-sourcepos="18:1-19:0"><strong>Greater impact:</strong> Confidently delivered speeches leave a lasting impression and achieve desired outcomes.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="20:1-20:15"><strong>Challenges:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="22:1-26:0"> <li data-sourcepos="22:1-22:112">Overcoming <strong>fear of public speaking</strong>: Many people experience some level of anxiety when speaking publicly.</li> <li data-sourcepos="23:1-23:101"><strong>Imposter syndrome:</strong> Doubting your abilities and qualifications, even when objectively qualified.</li> <li data-sourcepos="24:1-24:92"><strong>Negative self-talk:</strong> Internalized criticism and limiting beliefs can hamper confidence.</li> <li data-sourcepos="25:1-26:0"><strong>Past negative experiences:</strong> Unsuccessful presentations or negative feedback can erode confidence.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="27:1-27:24"><strong>Building Confidence:</strong></h2> <ul data-sourcepos="29:1-36:0"> <li data-sourcepos="29:1-29:102"><strong>Practice and preparation:</strong> Thoroughly rehearse your speech to feel comfortable with the material.</li> <li data-sourcepos="30:1-30:101"><strong>Visualization:</strong> Imagine yourself delivering a successful presentation with confidence and poise.</li> <li data-sourcepos="31:1-31:100"><strong>Positive self-talk:</strong> Actively replace negative thoughts with affirmations about your abilities.</li> <li data-sourcepos="32:1-32:106"><strong>Seek feedback:</strong> Ask trusted individuals for constructive criticism and use it to improve your skills.</li> <li data-sourcepos="33:1-33:157">Consider a <strong>speaking coach</strong>: Working with a coach can provide personalized guidance and support to address specific challenges and confidence barriers.</li> <li data-sourcepos="34:1-34:114"><strong>Start small:</strong> Gradually increase the size and complexity of your speaking engagements as you gain experience.</li> <li data-sourcepos="35:1-36:0"><strong>Focus on progress:</strong> Celebrate small successes and acknowledge your improvement over time.</li> </ul> <h2 data-sourcepos="37:1-37:282"><strong>Remember:</strong></h2> <p data-sourcepos="37:1-37:282"><strong>Confidence</strong> in public speaking is a journey, not a destination. By actively practicing, embracing feedback, and focusing on your strengths, you can overcome <strong>fear of public speaking</strong> and develop the <strong>confidence</strong> to deliver impactful and memorable presentations.</p> " href="https://orai.com/glossary/confidence/" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" tabindex="0" role="link">confidence as it lessens awkwardness.
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100+ Creative Presentation Ideas You Can Steal Today

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20 Aug 2023

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100+ Creative Presentation Ideas You Can Steal Today

Have you ever struggled with forcing yourself to stay awake during a presentation? Don’t worry, you are not alone. 

In essence, a presentation is nothing but sharing ideas with others. Whether you intrigue and interest your audience or not depends on how interesting the topic is and how well you present it. 

Whether you plan on making a PowerPoint presentation with neatly designed slides or a video presentation with dynamic transitions, you first  need creative presentation ideas. 

That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive list of the most captivating and creative presentation ideas you can put to use. We have separated them into three main categories to make things easier for you.

Let’s dive right in!

Business and Management Presentation Ideas

Education presentation ideas, general presentation ideas.

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In business, presenting information and complex ideas in an easy-to-digest manner is crucial. If you already have a presentation idea, you only need to find a presentation template to bring it to life. But if you’re still looking for creative presentation ideas, read the list we’ve prepared below.

  • Corporate Presentation : Have you ever wondered what the best way is to build and communicate your company’s identity? Corporate presentations are great for promoting your brand, services, and products by simply talking about them.
  • Company Profiling : Introduce your team. Who are you? What are you passionate about? Your audience is interested to know more about your team members.
  • Company Story : What can strengthen the ties between you and your audience better than a compelling success story told through creative presentations?

Company story presentation

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  • Product Promos : Create a buzz around your new product with an engaging promo presentation.
  • Sales Pitch : Close that sale you’ve worked so hard for with a well-built sales presentation.
  • Office Tour : Present the cool interior design of your office. Show your favorite spots where you like to wind down with a cup of coffee or, hey, maybe a beer.
  • Product Features : Does your product have interesting features that not everyone knows about? Make a detailed presentation on all the hidden features of your product. Use images and videos to explain how everything functions.
  • Fundamental Principles : Choose a general topic in Business and Management and discuss it through your creative presentation. Here’s an idea: “Fundamental Principles of Strategic Planning.” Could be a great prompt to start with, right?
  • Best Strategies: Be it marketing, financial, or any other type of strategy, an overview of the best strategies can make for informative and useful presentation content.
  • Industry Introduction : Make a presentation about the industry your business operates. Use strong visuals to complement your content and introduce your industry in the best light possible.
  • Comparing Tactics : Make a presentation reflecting on and comparing various tactics.
  • Calculated Risks : We are all worried about possible risks when taking action. Risks are unavoidable. It’s a great idea to prepare your audience for the risks before they come across them. There is a multitude of ways to do it through creative presentations. Cover “Risks in Investing,” “Risks Associated With Trading Derivatives,” and so forth.
  • Advantages and Disadvantages : One never comes without the other. Introduce your team to the pros and cons of your plans, actions, and anything else you consider important.

Advantages and disadvantages presentation slide

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  • Debates : Make your presentation even more interactive by involving the audience in debates. Plus, debates and discussions are always helpful in establishing a better understanding of a topic.
  • SWOT Analysis : You can never go wrong with a proper analysis of business strategies, marketing plans, and more. So consider making an analysis presentation to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of a specific business strategy.
  • Portfolio Presentation : Showcase your best projects and works. Why should anyone be interested in you if they haven’t seen your work? Presenting your best projects in a compelling and attractive format will increase your reputation quickly.
  • Current Trends : What are the current trends in business and management.  Always keep an eye on them to stay one step ahead of your competitors.
  • Challenges : Who doesn’t agree that challenges are tough? Making a creative presentation on challenges and the ways that you have overcome them will help you keep track of your development and also prepare for the future.
  • Reporting Progress : Why don’t you make weekly or monthly presentations on your performance, such as financial statements? Measuring and reporting your performance will smooth your path toward your goals.
  • Customer Testimonials : Present your customers’ responses and feedback on your product/service to see what steps you need to take to improve your offerings.
  • Profiles of Successful People : Encourage your team by introducing them to the experiences and achievements of successful people.
  • Tips and Tricks : If you want to cheer your audience up, provide them with hacks and tricks to deal with certain issues. This can include technical tricks and some tips on teamwork, for example.

Office tips presentation slides

  • Rules and Regulations : What are some of the rules that your company never breaks? Discuss the rules and regulations that apply to your team.
  • Top Criteria : Selecting a new quality management system is not easy, is it? Introducing the top criteria for a specific task can be a great presentation topic. How about making a presentation on “Top Criteria for Selecting a New Quality Management System?”
  • Product Development Process : Sometimes, we are interested to see how a product was created. Showcase the development process of your product through a presentation.
  • Most Effective Ways : It’s always good to be introduced not only to what to do but also to how to do it. So make a presentation on the best ways of conducting surveys, research, or anything else.

Product development guidelines slide example

  • Success Factors : This is something all of us are interested in. Introduce the success factors in different areas such as managing successful teams or product design tips.
  • Cause and Effect : This simple and informative presentation structure will be ideal to dive deeper into the intricate world of cause and effect.
  • Past vs. Present vs. Future : Growth will become more visible and obvious once you start comparing what you had before to what you have now. This can turn into a great summary of the major changes within a certain time period.
  • Comparisons : Compare different products/services. It’s a good strategy that will help you emphasize the good and the bad sides of a particular thing.
  • Positive and Negative Effects : It’s always important to show the two sides of a coin. Consider presenting the positive and negative effects of a certain thing. For example, the positive and negative effects of social media is a debated topic nowadays. Pick your topic and reveal it from both perspectives.
  • Problem-Solution Presentation : Identify a relevant problem. A great presentation format would be to introduce not only the complicated problem but its solution as well.
  • Training : Your presentation can become a training session. You can organize a theoretical part and add a practical portion too, like quizzes and discussions.
  • Graphs and Charts : One of the best ways to introduce your info is through statistical graphs and charts, combining survey and observational data. You can use visual animated scenes and infographics.

Key statistics report format

  • Popular Misconceptions : People are often mistakenly drawn from one end to another due to inaccurate data. Help your audience avoid misunderstandings about entrepreneurs, investors, and business management in general. Your presentation will guide them in the right direction, drawing the line between truth and lie.
  • Introduction to Business Topics : No matter the topic, it’s always useful to present basic ideas. Keep it short and clear. This can include an introduction to income statements, or any other important business concept.
  • Stages of a Process : Don’t leave your audience confused with theory but let them see the practical stages of how things are accomplished. (e.g., “The Stages of User Journey”)

User journey stages

  • Management : How do you efficiently manage a business? You can prepare dozens of presentations on management: be it resources, public relations, time, money, or anything else.
  • Competitor Analysis : Know your enemy! You’ve probably heard the famous saying, haven’t you? Track down your competitors and share the info with your team.
  • Appreciation : This presentation should be devoted to the team members who have done an exceptional job.
  • Unknown Facts : Pick a topic and reveal facts that are unknown to most people. What are some of the interesting and truthful facts that they don’t know about branding?

Brand recognition facts

  • Restrictions : No matter what business you have, restrictions are guaranteed. Make a presentation on the restrictions and limitations you face. (e.g. “Restrictions in Integrated Web Design”)
  • Big Breakthroughs : Want to feel proud of yourself and your team? Here is how you can do it: Reveal some cases when you have successfully overcome the toughest of obstacles and learned lessons as a result. Talk about the long path you have been on with your company.
  • Partners and Investors : Tell about your partners. Give info about investors. Cooperation is way more successful when team members are acquainted with the investors. Your presentation can have a strong influence on the performance of your team.
  • Business Ethics : As a significant part of business, it’s important to understand ethics. How about “Ethics in Marketing Research?” There are countless ethical issues.
  • Theories : Gather some of the most important theories that you find useful and prepare a good presentation with examples and visuals.
  • Product/Service Improvement : A briefing like this might include a recap of your product or service or a discussion of any possible improvement before the product is ready for the market.
  • The Rise and Fall of Brands : Don’t avoid talking about the failures and successes of other brands. Doing so can help you with your own journey.
  • Upcoming or Recent Events : Talk about exciting events that you are planning to organize or already have. For upcoming events, you can make a welcoming presentation, announcing the date and venue. Check out an example below:

Event presentation slide example

  • Inspiration : Get ready to give a professional and motivational talk to inspire your audience to take action towards targeted goals.
  • Explain Business Concepts : How does a certain idea or concept work? Give a specific and clear presentation on the concepts that not everyone is familiar with. How does a franchise work? How do partnerships work?
  • QA Presentation : Assure that your audience knows that your product/service is of the best quality.
  • Announcements : Is there a cool and intriguing event that’s coming? Give an announcement through your presentation. It can be short and clear, covering all the key points.
  • Discovery, Invention, Innovation : Share the most interesting discoveries and recent innovations in the business world.
  • How-to Presentations : If you are skilled at something, then you can make a presentation to guide others. Present a step-by-step guide for a specific task, such as conducting surveys or managing conflicts.

Whether it’s a school project or an online class presentation, you need to make it attractive and engaging. So, choose the topic wisely. Below are some education presentation ideas you can use for your next project.

  • Academic Presentation : If you want to educate and share info, then academic presentations with supporting visuals, presentation slides, and videos are what you need.
  • Explainer : Explainers are a powerful way of sharing essential information. You can make short and engaging  explainer videos  to include in your presentations.

  • Pros and Cons : Make a presentation explaining both pros and cons of a certain issue at stake.
  • Best Methods : Talk about various effective methods, be it methods of teaching, learning, or preparing for an exam.
  • Dos and Don’ts of Making Presentations : You can make a whole presentation just talking about presentation best practices . Separate what’s recommended and what’s not and then present those to your audience in a simple way.
  • Guidelines : Present the most effective guidelines for teaching, studying, and co-working.
  • Personal Experience : What can be more helpful for an audience than to learn from someone’s real-life experience? Make a presentation on your personal experience and share your most valuable insights.
  • Quiz-Presentation : Test your students. Make a presentation quizzing their knowledge and competence in a certain field. Why presentation? Because it’s both visually and technically effective.
  • Research : An attractive slideshow is one of the best ways to present your research. Try working on a visual and multimedia presentation to showcase the whole potential of your research in a visually appealing format.
  • Problem-Solving : Decide on an issue and prepare a set of solutions to offer. Don’t leave any questions uncovered. If a problem exists, so does its solution.
  • Project Proposal : How are you planning to get approval for your projects if you don’t propose the main idea and expected outcomes in a professional way? Give your project a classy presentation with this Minimal Titles Pack . 

  • Listing Presentation : Lists always work when you have big sorted data to introduce to your audience.
  • Controversial Topics : Attract your audience’s attention and keep them engaged with a controversial slide deck. Bring forward debatable issues such as euthanasia, AI, and more. Let your audience join you or argue against you.
  • Textbook Presentation : Introduce a textbook in a creative way through interesting visuals and supporting multimedia.
  • Curriculum : What if presentations are the best way of getting your audience acquainted with a curriculum. Alternatively, you can make your next presentation about how to develop a well-organized curriculum.
  • Dissertation : Prepare a presentation for your dissertation. But keep in mind that it has to be accompanied by proper supportive media.
  • Predictions Presentation : What will happen next? It’s fun to predict, isn’t it?
  • Instructions : Do you like giving instructions? Sometimes that’s what you need to do. Structure your presentation in a how-to format, giving instructions for certain actions, like “How to Work Out the Best Schedule?”
  • Precautions : Prepare your audience for the worst and hope for the best. Make a presentation on a set of warnings.
  • Case Studies : What’s the best way of demonstrating your case study? A multimedia presentation can be the answer.
  • Tricks and Hacks : Tips and tricks are always appreciated by your audience. Create an informative presentation on studying tips, time management tips, or anything else you might find interesting.
  • Success Stories : We are always eager to hear success stories. Why? Because they motivate us to move forward with hope for what’s to come. So, make a presentation, telling success stories to motivate teachers, learners, and everyone else.
  • Fact or Fiction : Draw a line between truth and lie, fact and fiction. Bust some myths about a topic of your choice to educate your listeners.
  • Data Analysis : Is a presentation the right place to start with data analysis? Not really. But once you have analyzed your data, showcase it in your presentation, demonstrating your analysis through charts and graphs.
  • Techniques : What kind of techniques can you cover? How about “Techniques for Memory Improvement,” or “ Teaching Techniques ?” You can make up a number of similar topics to share.
  • Recent Advancements : Share the recent advancement in the field of education. What are some of the newest teaching methods? What advanced methods do we need to implement to make the learning process more effective?
  • Steps in the Process : What are the best steps to take towards certain goals? Each path is different and thus requires different steps.
  • Interesting Facts : Gather a set of creative ideas and facts to cover in your presentations.

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Here we have random presentation ideas that can inspire you. Make your next presentation a blast by introducing a new creative topic through a unique presentation design.

  • Introduction to a Topic : Often, we don’t really want to go deep into complex concepts but just need a short and clear intro to get a grasp of them. Make a presentation on the basics of the most intriguing and puzzling themes.
  • Ethics of a Certain Field : There are a number of important fields that need to be discussed in terms of ethics. For example, ethics in journalism is a very trendy and essential topic to discuss nowadays.
  • The Future : We are always interested in the future, aren’t we? We make plans for it. We carry hopes for it. Let’s make a compelling presentation that discusses the future of various fields, such as AI or the Internet.
  • Benefits : What are the benefits of a bilingual brain? Try to cover the benefits of a number of issues, such as digital transformation, or a healthy diet.
  • Risks : Discuss the risks of taking certain steps. When we know the risks we can circumvent them, can’t we?
  • Evolution : How do things evolve? It’s super important to present the ways that certain things unfold and change. How did artificial intelligence grow and evolve to such degrees?
  • Components: Pick some topics to discuss the components of. How about making a presentation on “Components of Web Applications?” Pretty interesting, isn’t it?
  • Alternatives : We always feel a need for alternatives. Make a presentation offering alternatives for different tools and objects. One example could be a presentation covering “The Best Free Alternatives to Microsoft Office.”
  • Memoir : Tell the stories of influential people or your own in a value-packed presentation.
  • Video Games : You can reveal the pros and cons of a game or just talk about the trendiest games as of now. You could also reveal statistics about the influence they have on gamers.
  • Music Album Presentation : Present a music album, composers, and musicians. You can talk about their tours, also including videos and audio files of the tracks.
  • Reviews and Reports : Do a book or a film review. Present your criticism and reflections on a book or movie of interest.

Report review presentation slide examples

  • Scientific Presentation : What are the recent scientific discoveries? Not all people are aware, right? Bring forward some intriguing info about the latest discoveries.
  • Job Interview Presentation : Impress your potential employers with a structured and clean job interview presentation.
  • Important Skills : What are the top skills needed in your industry? Create your list and share it.
  • Requirements and Qualifications : What are some requirements for a specific job position or a field in general? Share your experience and knowledge on this topic.
  • “Best of ” Compilation : Gather a list of the best movies, games, books, tools, meals, and anything else, really.
  • News : Sometimes, people don’t care to sit and listen to an hour-long news report. So, how about making a brief and informative summary of the most noteworthy news?
  • Experiments : Make a scientific or social experiment and reveal your results; they might be different from what you expected.
  • Life Story : Use presentation slides to tell about the life of a famous or personal story of an influential person. Use images, videos, and any other visual elements to make your story more vivid.

Making a compelling presentation doesn’t purely depend on presentation software , even though that’s also very important. To make an impactful presentation, one has to first figure out how to approach the topic and decide on the presentation design. 

We hope you found your topic on the list of creative presentation ideas presented above. Best of luck with creating presentations!

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Personal growth and well-being.

  • The Power of Positivity: How cultivating a positive mindset impacts your daily life.
  • The Journey of Mindfulness: Navigating the benefits of mindfulness and meditation.
  • Overcoming Procrastination: Techniques to boost productivity and break the habit.
  • The Science of Happiness: Unraveling the psychology behind happiness.
  • Cultivating Resilience: Techniques to build resilience and bounce back from setbacks.
  • Mastering Mindful Breathing: Introducing the art of mindful breathing to alleviate stress.

Innovations and sustainability

  • The Rise of Renewable Energy: How sustainable resources are shaping our future.
  • Sustainable Fashion Choices: Shedding light on the environmental impact of clothing choices.
  • Impact of Microplastics: Raising awareness about microplastics’ effects on ecosystems and health.
  • Unveiling Virtual Reality: A brief overview of the transformative potential of VR technology.
  • The Future of Mobility: Discussing innovations in transportation, from electric vehicles to autonomous driving.
  • Introduction to Blockchain: Simplifying the concept of blockchain and its applications.

Communication and personal development

  • The Art of Storytelling: Why stories resonate deeply and influence perceptions.
  • Art of Active Listening: Exploring the significance of active listening in communication.
  • Effective Public Speaking: Tips to enhance speaking skills in various settings.
  • Understanding Body Language: Decoding nonverbal cues in effective communication.
  • Cultivating a Growth Mindset: Insights into the power of a growth mindset.
  • Unconventional Careers: Exploring exciting career paths that defy traditional norms.

Technology and insights

  • Digital Privacy Concerns: Exploring the implications of online data security.
  • The Impact of Social Media: Unveiling its effects on mental health and society.
  • Cybersecurity Essentials: Safeguarding personal data in the digital age.
  • Introduction to Cryptocurrency: Simplifying the complex world of cryptocurrency.
  • Exploring Genetic Engineering: A concise overview of genetic engineering’s science and ethics.
  • The Impact of Artificial Intelligence: Delving into AI’s transformative potential on industries and life.
  • The Future of Work: Exploring how technology is reshaping the workplace.

Practical skills and techniques

  • Tackling Time Management: Demonstrating efficient strategies for organizing your day.
  • Language Learning Hacks: Quick strategies to accelerate language learning.
  • Effective Time Blocking: Techniques for maximizing productivity through structured time management.
  • The Magic of Minimalism: Exploring the benefits of decluttering and simplifying life.
  • Nutrition Hacks: Quick insights into making healthier food choices.
  • The Art of Negotiation: Tips for successful negotiation in personal and professional settings.
  • Crisis Communication: Strategies for effective communication during challenging times.

Creativity and exploration

  • Unlocking Innovative Solutions: Techniques to foster creative thinking and problem-solving.
  • Exploring Astronomy: A brief journey through the universe’s wonders and celestial bodies.
  • The Art of Photography: Unveiling the secrets to capturing captivating and meaningful images.
  • Music Therapy: How music impacts emotions and well-being, and its potential for healing.
  • The World of Origami: Discovering the ancient art of paper folding and its therapeutic benefits.
  • Inspiring Travel Destinations: Showcasing unique places that offer enriching travel experiences.
  • Exploring Local Cuisine: A tantalizing exploration of regional dishes and their cultural significance.
  • The Beauty of Calligraphy: A glimpse into the world of elegant and expressive handwriting.

Environmental awareness and conservation

  • The Importance of Biodiversity: Exploring the significance of diverse ecosystems and their role in sustaining life.
  • Climate Change Solutions: Highlighting actionable steps individuals and communities can take to combat climate change.
  • Ocean Conservation: Shedding light on the challenges facing marine ecosystems and the need for preservation.
  • Green Initiatives in Cities: Showcasing innovative urban projects that prioritize sustainability and green spaces.
  • Wildlife Protection Efforts: Discussing the importance of safeguarding endangered species and their habitats.
  • Upcycling and Repurposing: Creative ways to reduce waste and repurpose materials for a more sustainable lifestyle.
  • Eco-Friendly Gardening: Tips for cultivating gardens that support local biodiversity and minimize environmental impact.
  • Food Waste Reduction: Strategies to minimize food waste and contribute to a more sustainable food system.

Cultural insights and diversity

  • Cultural Traditions Around the World: Exploring unique customs, festivals, and rituals from different cultures.
  • Language Diversity: Showcasing the richness of languages spoken globally and their importance in preserving heritage.
  • Cross-Cultural Communication: Insights into effective communication across diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Global Cuisines: A culinary journey through the flavors and dishes that define different regions.
  • Traditional Arts and Crafts: Celebrating the craftsmanship and artistic expressions of various cultures.
  • Celebrating Diversity: Embracing the value of inclusivity and the benefits of diverse perspectives.
  • Traveling Responsibly: Tips for respectful and culturally sensitive travel experiences.
  • International Etiquette: Navigating cultural norms and customs when interacting with people from different backgrounds.

Health and wellness

  • The Benefits of Regular Exercise: Exploring the positive impacts of physical activity on overall well-being.
  • Mind-Body Connection: Unveiling the link between mental health and physical well-being.
  • Balanced Nutrition for Optimal Health: Tips for making nutritious food choices that support wellness.
  • Stress Management Techniques: Strategies to cope with stress and maintain mental and emotional balance.
  • Importance of Hydration: Highlighting the role of proper hydration in maintaining good health.
  • Quality Sleep Habits: Discussing the significance of quality sleep and tips for improving sleep patterns.
  • Mental Health Awareness: Shedding light on the importance of understanding and supporting mental health.
  • Holistic Approaches to Wellness: Exploring holistic practices that address mind, body, and spirit.

Historical perspectives

  • Influential Women in History: Celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of remarkable women.
  • Turning Points in History: Exploring pivotal moments that shaped the course of human history.
  • Ancient Civilizations: A glimpse into the achievements and legacies of civilizations from the past.
  • Revolutionary Inventions: Unveiling inventions that revolutionized industries and daily life.
  • World-Changing Events: Discussing events that had a profound impact on societies and cultures.
  • Great Leaders Throughout Time: Highlighting the leadership styles and achievements of notable figures.
  • Cultural Renaissance Periods: Exploring periods of cultural revival and artistic innovation.
  • Lessons from History: Extracting valuable lessons and insights from historical events and figures.

With these categories and their respective examples, you have a comprehensive palette of engaging 5-minute presentation topics catering to various interests and purposes. Whether you’re sparking conversations, sharing insights, or simply enhancing your presentation skills, these topics offer a platform for concise and impactful communication.

For further inspiration on crafting compelling topics, explore Prezi’s comprehensive guide on good presentation topics and presentation night ideas .

Elevating your short-form presentation skills

Creating and delivering a compelling 5-minute presentation requires a strategic approach to ensure your message is concise, engaging, and impactful. Here are some best practices to keep in mind:

Define a clear message

Start by defining the core message or main takeaway you want your audience to remember. Keep it focused and concise to ensure your presentation remains on track.

Structure with purpose

Organize your presentation with a clear structure: introduction, main points, and conclusion. Each section should flow logically and contribute to the overall message.

Learn more about how to effectively structure your presentation by watching the following video:

Engaging opening

Begin with an attention-grabbing opening that hooks your audience and sets the tone for the rest of your presentation. This could be a surprising fact, a thought-provoking question, or a captivating anecdote.

Concise content

Keep your content concise and to the point. Avoid information overload and focus on the most relevant and impactful details that support your main message.

Visual aids

Use visuals sparingly to complement your spoken words. Visual aids should be simple, relevant, and easy to understand. They should enhance your message, not distract from it.

Rehearse your presentation multiple times to become comfortable with the content and timing. Practice helps you refine your delivery and identify areas for improvement.

Time management

Keep a close eye on your time during practice and the actual presentation. Aim to stay within the 5-minute limit to ensure your message is delivered effectively.

Engaging delivery

Maintain good eye contact, use appropriate gestures, and vary your vocal tone to keep your audience engaged. A confident and enthusiastic delivery enhances your message’s impact.

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Relevance and depth

Prioritize quality over quantity. Instead of covering numerous points superficially, delve deeper into a few key ideas to provide valuable insights.

Transitions

Use smooth transitions between sections to guide your audience through your presentation. These transitions create a seamless flow that keeps listeners engaged.

Call to action

Conclude your presentation with a clear call to action that aligns with your main message. Encourage your audience to take a specific action or reflect on what they’ve learned.

Choose a relevant topic

Perhaps most importantly, select a topic that is relevant to your audience’s interests, needs, and preferences. Make sure it aligns with the purpose of your presentation and resonates with your listeners. For example, if you’re preparing for an interview, be sure to research 5-minute interview presentation topics. Here are a few examples; 

  • My Professional Journey: Share your career path, highlighting key experiences, and accomplishments, and how they align with the role you’re interviewing for. 
  • Strategic Problem-Solving: Present a real-world challenge you’ve encountered and walk through the steps you took to analyze, strategize, and find a solution. 
  • Innovative Ideas for Company Growth: Propose innovative strategies or initiatives that could drive growth, improve efficiency, or enhance the company’s offerings. 
  • Market Trends and Insights: Present your analysis of current market trends, including opportunities and challenges, and discuss how your insights could benefit the company. 
  • Effective Team Leadership: Describe a situation where you successfully led a team to achieve a common goal, emphasizing your leadership style, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

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Using these topics for 5 minute presentations and delivering them effectively 

Crafting and delivering a 5 minute presentation requires finesse in both content creation and delivery. By selecting a focused topic, structuring your presentation effectively, and practicing your delivery, you can make the most of these brief but effective moments in the spotlight. The diverse array of the best 5 minute presentation topics showcased here offers a launchpad for your creative expression, sparking engaging conversations and leaving a lasting impression on your audience. Remember, it’s not about the duration—it’s about the quality and resonance of your message. To create an attention-grabbing presentation that moves your audience, try Prezi today.

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250 unique presentation ideas

Need inspiration for unique presentation topics that are not boring? Here's 250 of our favorite ideas

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Capturing people’s attention has become more difficult than ever. So what’s the key to creating a memorable presentation that engages your audience?

It starts by choosing a presentation topic that stands out. Whether you’re a professional, teacher, or student, here are more than 250 unique presentation ideas — and best practices — to jumpstart your creative process.

How to choose a great presentation topic

What's the difference between a good presentation topic and a great presentation topic? A good presentation topic is one that is well suited for your goals, audience, and setting. A great presentation topic is one that is appropriate for its context and where you can bring memorable, unique perspectives.

Ask yourself these questions when choosing a presentation topic.

  • Articulate your goals: Why are you presenting? Is it to inform , persuade , entertain, or inspire? You should always be able to articulate the three takeaways for your presentation.
  • Understand your audience : Who will be watching or listening? Consider their demographics, interests, and level of knowledge. How in depth should you go? What formats will resonate with them?
  • Define your constraints: What medium will your presentation use? Are you presenting on stage to hundreds of people in a lecture hall or over video conference to a small team? How long do you have? How many slides do you need?
  • Make it your own: Do you have a unique angle or perspective on this topic? That is the biggest difference between a boring presentation and a captivating one. How passionate are you about it? If you’re disinterested, your audience will be able to tell.
  • Narrow your focus : There’s nothing more boring than a generic presentation. The broader your topic, the more you run the risk of not being able to say anything new. Narrow your topic down to something specific and manageable. Instead of "The Benefits of a Healthy Diet,” try "10 Superfoods and Their Impact on Brain Health."

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How to build a great presentation quickly

Just as an existing list of presentation topic ideas can help inspire you during the brainstorming phase, it can be helpful to get a jumpstart when you’re ready to make the presentation itself. One tool that can help you get over the daunting blank-page problem is an AI presentation maker, like Plus .

Plus AI can suggest presentation outlines to help you structure your content, design slides to save you time on formatting, and generate many variants to inspire you if you get stuck. You can try Plus free for 7 days.

Whether or not you get started with an AI slide maker , you will also want to give some consideration to the visual appeal of your presentation. Understanding the basics of layout, information hierarchy, color, and type will help you craft a more beautiful presentation that connects with your viewers.

Personal presentation topics

Presentation topics based on your personal experience.

  • Navigating my first year abroad: Lessons and insights from living in Japan
  • The road to recovery: My personal journey after a major surgery
  • Finding my roots: What I discovered tracing my ancestry and DNA
  • Dating Diaries: How I went on 50 dates last year
  • From novice to marathoner: My running journey
  • Mastering a new language: 10 tips from one year of learning Italian
  • Fostering Fido: My experience as a first-time dog foster parent
  • Adventures in veganism: My month-long challenge of going plant-based
  • Off the beaten path: Backpacking through Southeast Asia's lesser-known gems
  • My experiment with digital detox: My month without social media
  • Becoming a minimalist: How decluttering transformed my life and mindset
  • Couchsurfing chronicles: The good, the bad, the ugly
  • Chasing the Northern Lights: My trip to Iceland
  • Reconnecting with nature: My experience of a solo wilderness retreat
  • Overcoming my fear of public speaking: 10 actionable techniques that worked for me
  • Brewing passion: My journey into home brewing and craft beers
  • Binge-watching for good: I watched 100 documentaries in a year. This is what I learned.
  • The art of silence: My 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat
  • Flavors of the world: Culinary discoveries from my global food tour
  • Between two worlds: My life as a first-generation immigrant
  • Celebrations across borders: How I celebrate traditional holidays with a twist
  • From skeptic to believer: My transformative journey into holistic wellness

Presentation topics for job interviews or school applications

  • 10 lessons I’ve learned from my successes and failures
  • My leadership journey navigating a project with a remote team in three time zones
  • How joining a college improv group enhanced my public speaking and spontaneity skills
  • Coding for a cause: Developing a mobile app to connect local farmers with urban consumers
  • How I used my fluency in Mandarin and Arabic when working in Dubai
  • Project Mammoth: How I built a long-term data storage system for Ethereum
  • Innovating under pressure: Prototyping during a 48-hour hackathon
  • My deep dive into ancient Mayan culture during a summer research fellowship in Guatemala
  • Charting digital skies: Leveraging drone technology to improve urban infrastructure surveys
  • From concept to canvas: Curating an exhibition on emerging artists in Southeast Asia
  • How I spearheaded a campus-wide sustainability initiative that reduced plastic waste by 60%
  • Pivoting with purpose: transitioning from a career in finance to championing mental health awareness
  • How I created an AI chatbot to suggest recipes based on dietary preferences and restrictions
  • Managing via metrics: How I led a junior team to exceed sales targets by 150%
  • Blending tradition with tech: Digitizing ancient tribal patterns into modern fashion designs
  • How I launched a startup focused on upcycled products in a circular economy
  • How I built a peer-tutoring program for student athletes
  • Integrating AI-driven solutions in a traditional manufacturing organization
  • Scaling success: How I led a cross functional team to a 200% increase in quarterly sales
  • Navigating change: Managing culture and process change through a company merger
  • How I championed the adoption of cloud technologies in a decade-old enterprise
  • Mentorship matters: How we accelerated junior staff promotions by 40%
  • From chaos to clarity: My experience streamlining complex internal processes
  • Elevating the brand: How we found a niche in a crowded market
  • Driving corporate sustainability to reduce costs and boosted brand image
  • Crisis to comeback: My strategies for business continuity during unexpected disruptions
  • Innovating from within: How our "skunkworks" project became a top revenue earner
  • How I revamping our customer service approach, leading to a 50% drop in complaints
  • Managing and integrating diverse teams across the globe

Educational presentation topics

Presentation topics on history that aren’t boring.

  • What’s the deal with the Roman Empire and why are people obsessed with it?
  • Guns and poppies: The untold story of the opium wars
  • When cosmetics were deadly: The intriguing tale of makeup in the Elizabethan era
  • Pirate queens and seafaring heroines: Untold stories of women who ruled the seas
  • Lunar legends: Tracing mankind's fascination with the moon across ancient civilizations
  • Dining through the ages: Bizarre and extravagant eating habits of medieval monarchs
  • The fashion revolutionaries: How the flappers of the 1920s challenged societal norms
  • Civilizations beneath the waves: Exploring sunken cities and their mysteries
  • Espionage and intrigue: Notorious spies that changed the course of history
  • From gladiators to samurais: The evolution of warriors' armor and weaponry
  • Lost and found: Forgotten ancient texts and their impact on modern thought
  • Beyond the pyramids: Lesser-known architectural wonders of ancient Egypt
  • Dance of death: The cultural and historical significance of Europe's plague doctor masks
  • High stakes and high heels: Tracing the controversial history of the stiletto
  • Elixirs and potions: A deep dive into the bizarre world of medieval medicine
  • The Underground Railroad's secret codes
  • The fall of ancient metropolises
  • From the vellum to the pixel: Evolution of manuscript illumination in the digital age
  • In Caesar's footsteps: Decoding the linguistic evolution of Latin across the Roman Empire
  • The astrolabe and its pivotal role in medieval astronomy and navigation
  • Conundrums in cartography: Analyzing historical map inaccuracies and their implications
  • Papyrus puzzles: The art and science of reconstructing ancient fragmented texts
  • Alchemical ambitions: The quest for the philosopher's stone
  • Secrets of the scriptorium: The intricate world of medieval book production
  • Deciphering the neumes and notations of early Gregorian chants
  • Byzantine bureaucracy in Constantinople
  • Numismatic narratives: What ancient coin hoards reveal about trade, treachery, and treasure
  • Siege warfare science: Deconstructing the trebuchet
  • Guilds and their grip: The economics and politics of medieval craft associations

Presentation topics on science that are real mind-benders

  • Quantum entanglement: The eerie phenomenon of "spooky action at a distance"
  • MRIs: The magical science behind MRI machines
  • Black holes and information paradox: Understanding Hawking radiation and its implications
  • Time dilation: How moving faster can slow down time according to Einstein's relativity
  • The holographic principle: Is our universe merely a 2D projection on a cosmic horizon?
  • Multiverse theories: Exploring the possibility of parallel universes and alternate realities
  • Quantum computing: How qubits might revolutionize our computational landscape
  • Wormholes and interstellar travel: Shortcuts through spacetime?
  • Dark matter and dark energy: The enigmatic forces driving our universe's expansion
  • The Planck scale: A realm where gravity and quantum mechanics collide
  • Quantum field theory: Understanding the vibrational essence of particles and forces
  • Neutrino oscillations: The shape-shifting nature of these elusive subatomic particles
  • Cosmic speed limits: Why nothing can go faster than light
  • Quantum gravity: The quest to reconcile general relativity with the quantum world
  • The simulation hypothesis: Are we living in a complex computational construct?
  • Schrödinger's cat explained: How a thought experiment baffles our understanding of reality
  • Time crystals: The strange materials where time keeps ticking, but never moves forward
  • Antimatter mysteries: The mirror world of particles and why we're made of "normal" stuff
  • Quantum teleportation is real, but not as sci-fi as you think
  • Twisted light beams: Carrying more data with light's angular momentum
  • How the butterfly effect shapes our world and the patterns we miss
  • Eerie "songs" emitted by celestial objects
  • A deep dive into quarks, gluons, and the dance of the subatomic
  • How colliding black holes "ring" space-time like a bell
  • The universe's fate: Exploring the Big Crunch, Big Freeze, and Big Rip scenarios

Presentation topics that are explainers

  • The circular economy: Moving beyond recycling to a sustainable future
  • Mutual funds and ETFs: Diversifying investments and how they differ
  • Bonds vs. Stocks: Breaking down the basics and the risks involved
  • How crypto tokens work: The basics of the blockchain
  • Gene editing and CRISPR, explained.
  • The psychology of misinformation: How and why fake news spreads
  • Decoding the stock market: From bull markets to short selling, what it all actually means
  • Net neutrality simplified: The battle for the internet's future, broken down
  • The global supply chain: Why a delay in one country can mean empty shelves in another
  • AI, explained: beyond the buzzwords, how they're shaping our world
  • Derivatives and their dangers: From simple contracts to the 2008 financial crash
  • The enigma of black boxes in airplanes: What they capture and why they're crucial
  • Inflation and deflation: How prices move and what it means for your wallet
  • How platforms like Instagram and TikTok decide what you see
  • Hedge funds vs. private equity: The big players in finance and their strategies
  • Modern vaccine development: mRNA, vector vaccines, and the race against time
  • Exploring the gut-brain connection: Why your stomach might influence your mood
  • Universal Basic Income (UBI): 10 experiments around the world
  • The Electoral College, explained
  • Understanding credit scores: What they are, why they matter, and how to improve them
  • Back to basics: The three branches of the US government
  • The filibuster explained: Its history, function, and the debates surrounding it
  • How a bill becomes a law: The journey from an idea to legislation
  • The Supreme Court demystified: How justices are chosen and the impact of their decisions
  • Gerrymandering and redistricting: How district lines can shape election outcomes
  • The role of lobbyists: Influence, advocacy, and the concerns about "dark money”
  • The census and its significance: Population counts, representation, and funding at stake
  • The U.S. budget process: How we allocate trillions and why it matters
  • Compound interest: The magic behind how your money grows over time
  • Prospect theory: How to predict how people behave in uncertain situations
  • The role of central banks: Interest rates, money printing, and economic stabilization

Presentation topics that teach people how to do something

  • 10 ways to transform into a morning person
  • Lower your heart rate: Guide to becoming a healthier human
  • How to build an authentic personal brand on social media
  • Work-life balance: Strategies for time management and boundary setting
  • How to forage in urban cities
  • How to start aquascaping
  • 10 steps to build a capsule wardrobe
  • Fermentation 101: Making kombucha, kefir, and sauerkraut from scratch
  • Skygazing: How to track satellites, space stations, and iridium flares
  • How to marble paper: Crafting swirl patterns for artistic projects and bookbinding
  • How to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed
  • Optimizing productivity with the Pomodoro Technique
  • Stressed at work? Try these coping strategies and mindfulness practices
  • How to cultivate a Growth Mindset
  • How to make an earthen oven in your backyard
  • 5 easy steps to reduce screen time and reconnect with the offline world
  • How to make prehistoric-style tools and art from flint.
  • Learn how to whittle
  • How to build a bee hotel
  • How to homebrew mead
  • Personal finance 101
  • How to network effectively in a virtual world
  • How to start a side hustle
  • 25 new strategies for even the most seasoned remote worker
  • How to have a difficult conversation

Professional presentation topics

Presentation topics to improve workplace dynamics.

  • Cultivating Emotional Intelligence: Why EQ matters as much as IQ in the workplace
  • Management styles 101: What type of manager are you?
  • Addressing and preventing workplace burnout: Strategies for holistic well-being
  • Feedback is a gift: How to create a feedback-oriented culture
  • Building inclusive teams: Celebrating diversity and ensuring equal opportunity
  • 10 strategies to build trust and foster open communication
  • The art of active listening: Strengthening connections and improving understanding
  • How Radical Candor can transform your workplace culture
  • Tackling unconscious bias: Raising awareness and promoting fairness
  • Fostering psychological safety — what it really means
  • Strategies for effective onboarding
  • How to use MBTI in one-on-one feedback
  • Navigating cross-generational dynamics
  • Decoding Gen Z communications in the workplace
  • The agile methodology and how it can apply to our team
  • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: Patrick Lencioni’s model

Interactive presentation topics for team-building

  • Escape room challenges for team building
  • Design thinking workshop introduction
  • Mystery product feedback session
  • Reverse brainstorming: Tackling problems backward
  • Story cubes for corporate storytelling
  • Interactive polls and live surveys: Real-time feedback
  • Role-reversal scenarios: A day in another's shoes
  • Blindfolded trust exercises
  • Personalized SWOT analysis for teams
  • Interactive timeline creations: Charting company history
  • Mock "Shark Tank" pitching event
  • Building virtual worlds: An introduction to collaborative VR
  • Innovation auction: Bidding on the future
  • ELI5: Make our product simple enough for a 5 year old
  • Interactive quiz challenges: Test your knowledge
  • Persona crafting workshop for marketing teams

Presentation topics on digital marketing

  • Conversational AI: Revolutionizing customer interactions in 2024
  • The rise of ephemeral content: How disappearing media is capturing lasting attention
  • Omnichannel marketing: Crafting seamless user experiences across all touchpoints
  • The next wave of influencer marketing: Micro-communities and niche leaders
  • Visual search optimization: The future of product discovery in e-commerce
  • Augmented reality (AR) in advertising: Bridging virtual experiences with real-world sales
  • Predictive analytics: Anticipating customer behavior in a post-cookie era
  • Hyper-personalization in 2024: Beyond demographics to individualized content delivery
  • Interactive email campaigns: Innovations in inbox engagement
  • The resurgence of podcasts: Audio content strategies for brands
  • Sustainable marketing: Embracing eco-conscious campaigns and strategies
  • Neuromarketing insights: Leveraging brain science for more effective ads
  • Video content evolution: From TikTok to virtual reality storytelling
  • Blockchain in digital marketing: Still relevant?

Presentation ideas for sales teams

  • Mastering remote sales pitches in 2024
  • Leveraging platforms beyond LinkedIn
  • Aligning with modern consumer values and ethics
  • The role of AI in sales forecasting: Predictive models and real-time adjustments
  • Account-based sales strategies: Hyper-targeted approaches for B2B success
  • 10 sales strategies from the latest behavioral neuroscience research
  • Never Split the Difference: Mastering negotiations
  • Win clients with AI-generated personalized video pitches
  • The future of sales automation, 10 new tools for 2024
  • Ghosted: Addressing the silent rejections in the sales journey
  • 3 infamous stories about the biggest sales blunders
  • 10 unconventional channels for leads and conversions

Presentation ideas on productivity

  • 10 new AI tools that can speed up how we work
  • Pro tips for getting control over your Google Calendar
  • Why multi-tasking doesn’t work and what you can do about it
  • How to become better at email
  • Why declaring email bankrupcy might be the right move
  • Debunking the myth of the 4 hour work week
  • Maximizing productivity with power naps
  • What historical civilizations teach about modern-day productivity
  • Strategic procrastination with project trackers
  • Making the perfect playlist to get in the flow
  • Setting and tracking future goals with all-in-one workspace tool like Notion or Coda
  • Maximize tools in Slack to stay focused and minimize distractions
  • Using voice memos to stay in the flow
  • Setting up a knowledge management system for your team that actually works
  • Habit-tracking apps to reinforce productive behaviors
  • The benefits of keeping a daily journal

Just-for-fun presentation topics

Presentations in novel formats.

Try some of these alternative presentation formats to make your presentations more engaging or interactive.

  • Pecha Kucha (or Ignite Talk): A presentation format originally from Japan, where you present 20 slides, each of which automatically advances after 20 seconds (15 seconds). It’s fast paced, super engaging, and can be hilarious to watch the presenter try to keep up with the slides.
  • Lightning talk : A very short presentation of only a few minutes that gets straight to the point. It's popular in tech conferences, especially for introducing new ideas or concepts without going into depth.
  • TED-style talk : These are short presentations focusing on one clear message, often accompanied by compelling narratives or personal stories. The presentation slides are usually very minimal, to keep the focus on the presenter.
  • PowerPoint Karaoke : Presenters are given a set of slides they've never seen before and must improvise a talk on the spot. It’s a fun exercise in adaptability.
  • Demo Slam : A fast-paced event where presenters get a limited time (often 3 minutes or less) to demonstrate a tech tool, technique, or tip. It's competitive, with the audience voting for their favorite demo.
  • Speed Geeking : Similar to speed dating, presenters set up at multiple stations, and attendees rotate around, spending a few minutes at each station. It's a rapid-fire way to get exposed to multiple topics in a short time.
  • PowerPoint Night : Take turns presenting funny and interactive topics. Great for remote socializing.

Presentation topics for weddings

  • The groom's misadventures as a kid
  • The bride's college escapades: Stories we will never let her forget
  • High school days: Tales of the groom's awkward phase
  • When paths crossed: Recounting the couple's unexpected first meeting
  • Love letters: Reading old letters or messages exchanged between the couple
  • A sibling's roast: A light-hearted, funny take on growing up with the bride or groom
  • Adventures abroad: Slideshow of the couple’s nomadic year
  • The proposal blooper: Narrating the behind-the-scenes mishaps of the proposal day
  • Pets and the couple: Amusing stories of the couple's adventures with their furry friends
  • Dance floor memories: Slideshow of the couple's most memorable dance-offs or moves
  • Childhood dreams vs. reality, with cute photos
  • Bucket list adventures: List of silly goals the couple hopes to achieve together
  • Thriving together: 10 ways John and Jane are the perfect match

Presentation topics for birthday parties

  • A journey through the birthday person's fashion choices over the years
  • The great cake disasters
  • Notes from my childhood diary
  • Letters from the past
  • A montage of dance moves from over the years at various birthdays
  • Growing up in the 90s: Throwback to childhood trends we forgot about
  • My pet chronicles
  • Musical journey: Embarrassing playlist of old favorites
  • Sports and spills
  • The dating diaries: Remember this ex?
  • Guess the year: Guests have to guess when a photo of the birthday person was taken

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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 .

Biteable allows anyone to create great video presentations — no previous video-making skills required. The easy-to-use platform has hundreds of brandable templates and video scenes designed with a business audience in mind. A video made with Biteable is just what you need to add that wow factor and make an impact on your audience.

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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 video 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.

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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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10-Minute Presentation Topics | 50 Unique Ideas in 2024

Lawrence Haywood • 03 June, 2024 • 14 min read

For 10 minutes, what can you really do? A shower? A power nap? An entire presentation?

You might already be sweating at the idea of that last one. Cramming an entire presentation into 10 minutes is tough, but doing it without even knowing what to talk about is even tougher. So let's check out 10-minute presentation topics

No matter where you've been challenged to give a 10-minute presentation, we've got your back. Check out the ideal presentation structure below and over fifty 10-minute presentation topics, you can use for your big (actually, pretty small) speech.

How many words do you need for a 10-minute presentation?1500 words
How many words are on each slide?100-150 words
How long should you talk on 1 slide?30s - 60s
How many words can you speak in 10 minutes?1000-1300 words

Table of Contents

  • The 10-Minute Presentation Structure
  • Topics for College Students
  • Topics for Interviews
  • Relatable Topics
  • Interesting Topics
  • Controversial Topics

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The 10-Minute Presentation Topics Structure

As you might imagine, the hardest part of a 10-minute presentation is actually sticking to 10 minutes. None of your audience, organisers or fellow speakers will be pleased if your speech starts running over, but it's hard to know how not to.

You might be tempted to cram as much information as possible, but doing so is just going to make for an overbearing presentation. Especially for this type of presentation , knowing what to leave out is as much of a skill as knowing what to put in, so try and follow the sample below for a perfectly structured presentation.

  • Introduction (1 slide) - Start your presentation with a quick question, fact or story relayed in a maximum of 2 minutes.
  • Body (3 slides) - Get into the nitty gritty of your talk with 3 slides. Audiences struggle to take home more than three ideas, so spacing all three out over the course of 6 or 7 minutes can be very effective.
  • Conclusion (1 slide) - End it all with a quick sum up of your 3 main points. You should be able to do this in 1 minute.

This 10-minute presentation example format contains a fairly conservative 5 slides, based on the famous 10-20-30 rule of presentations. In that rule, an ideal presentation is 10 slides in 20 minutes, meaning a 10-minute presentation would only require 5 slides.

Use interactive features with AhaSlides to gain better engagement in any type of presentation! You can spin the fun to the presentation, by gathering crowd ideas with an idea board and word cloud , or surveying them by top free survey tool , online polling , and also test their knowledge with an online quiz creator !

10 Topics for Presentation for College Students

A 10-minute presentation is all you need as a college student to show your knowledge and forward-thinking values. They're also great practice for presentations you might be making in the future. If you feel comfortable within 10 minutes, chances are that you'll be alright in the future, too.

  • How to work alongside AI - Artificial intelligence is making huge steps forward daily. We'll soon be in a different world, so how are you, the worker of the future, going to deal with it? This is a super interesting topic and one that's very relevant for your classmates.
  • Fighting the climate catastrophe - The issue of our age. What is it doing to us and how do we solve it?
  • Portable homes - The portable home movement is on the way to revolutionising the way we live. What's good and bad about having a house you can move around and what does your ideal one look like?
  • The thrift life - How to save money on clothes, along with the pros and cons of throwaway fashion for youngsters.
  • The future of streaming platforms - Why is TV on demand so great and why is it not universal? Or is it stealing too much of our free time?
  • What happened to newspapers? - Newspapers are probably ancient technology to college students like you. A deep dive into history will reveal what they were and why they're on their way out of print.
  • The evolution of the mobile phone - Has any device in history advanced as quickly as mobile phones have? There's so much to talk about in this 10-minute presentation topic.
  • The life and times of your hero - A great chance to show your love for someone who inspires you the most. This can be within or outside of your college subject.
  • My permaculture future - If you're looking for a greener existence in your future, try explaining to your classmates the advantages and logistics of having a permaculture garden.
  • E-waste - We dump out so much electrical waste these days. Where does it all go and what happens to it?

10 Interview Presentation Ideas - 10-Minute Presentation Topics

More and more nowadays, recruiters are turning to quick-fire presentations as a means of testing a candidate's skill and confidence in presenting something.

But, it's more than that. Recruiters also want to learn about you as a person. They want to know what interests you, what makes you tick and what has changed your life in a profound way.

If you can nail any of these presentation topics in your interview, you'll be starting next Monday!

  • Someone who inspires you - Pick a hero and talk about their background, their achievements, what you've learned from them and how it's shaped you as a person.
  • The most eye-opening place you've ever been - A travelling experience or holiday that blew your mind. This might not necessarily be your favourite ever abroad experience, but it was one that made you realise something you had not thought about before.
  • An imagined problem - Set out a hypothetical problem at the company you're applying for. Show the recruiters the steps you would take to eradicate that problem for good.
  • Something you're proud of - We've all got achievements we're proud of, and they do not necessarily work achievements. A quick 10-minute presentation on something you've done or made that has made you proud can reveal a lot of good stuff about you as a person.
  • The future of your field - Make some interesting, bold predictions about where you think the industry is heading in the upcoming years. Do research, get stats to back up your claims, and avoid being condescending.
  • A workflow you've fixed - Untidy workflows are rampant in many workplaces. If you've had a hand in turning something inefficient into a well-oiled machine, make a presentation about it!
  • A book you'd love to write - Assuming you were a top-class wordsmith, what's the one topic you'd love to write a book about? Would it be fiction or non-fiction? What would the plot be? Who are the characters?
  • Your favourite work culture - Choose the job with the best work culture in terms of office atmosphere, rules, after-work activities and trips away. Explain what was so great about it; it might give your potential new boss a few ideas!
  • Pet peeves in the workplace - If you fancy yourself as a bit of a comedian, listing out the things that grind your gears in the office could be a good laugh and a nice bit of observational comedy for your recruiters. Make sure it's actually funny though, as listening to a candidate moan for 10 minutes is not normally something that leads to recruitment.
  • The good and bad of remote working - Surely every office worker in the world has experience of remote working. Pry open your own experiences and discuss whether or not they've been for the better or for, the worse.

10 Relatable 10-Minute Presentation Topics

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People love stuff they can relate to their own experiences. It's the reason why your presentation on the problems of the post office was a hit, but your one on the use of thermoplongeurs and suspension compression on modern fatigue carousels was an absolute travesty.

Keeping topics nicely open and accessible for everyone is a great way to get a good reaction. Do you need some topics for the presentation that participants can get involved in quickly? Check out these fun presentation topic ideas below...

  • The best Disney princess - The best interesting presentation topics! Everyone's got their favourite; who's the one that gives you the most hope for generations of strong, independent girls?
  • The greatest language ever - Maybe it's the language that sounds the sexiest, looks the sexiest or the one that just works the best.
  • Coffee vs tea - Most people have a preference, but very few have the numbers to back it up. Do some scientific research into what's better between coffee and tea and why.
  • Stand-up - You may not initially think it, but a stand-up comedy performance is definitely a presentation of sorts. 10 minutes is a great time window for some witty observations that make everyone laugh.
  • Reasons for procrastination - List out all the things that keep you from doing what you're supposed to be doing. Remember to tell some stories in this - chances are that almost all of your audience will be able to relate.
  • Is social distancing for life? Introverts, assemble. Or actually, don't. Should we keep social distancing an opt-in, opt-out kind of thing?
  • Paper books vs ebooks - This one is all about physical touch and nostalgia against modern convenience. It's a fight for our age.
  • Identity of the decades - We all know the distinction between the 70s, 80s and 90s, but what were the unique cultural points of the 2000s and 2010s? Will we see them later or will they just never get their own identities?
  • Pluto's a planet - Believe it or not, there are a surprising number of Pluto aficionados out there. Talking about how Pluto's a planet could really get them on your side, and they're a powerful bunch.
  • Observational comedy - A dive into the most relatable of short presentation topics. What makes observational comedy so relatable?

10 Interesting 10-Minute Presentation Topics

This one is the exact opposite of 'relatable topics'. These short presentation topics are all about super interesting scientific phenomena that a lot of people don't know about.

You don't have to be relatable when you can be fascinating!

  • Crown shyness - A presentation that explores the phenomenon of the crowns of trees that grow in such a way as not to touch each other.
  • Sailing stones - There are rocks that can sail across the floor of Death Valley, but what causes it?
  • Bioluminescence - Dive into what makes certain animals and plants light up the night using just their bodies. Include heaps of pictures in this one, it's a glorious sight!
  • What happened to Venus? - Venus and Earth came into existence at the same time, made of the same stuff. Yet, Venus is a real hellscape of a planet - so what happened?
  • Music therapy in Alzheimer's treatment - Music is very effective in treating Alzheimer's disease. Take a dive into the interesting reason why that is.
  • What the hell is slime mould? - An exploration of the mould made up of single cells that can solve mazes when those cells combine forces.
  • All about Havana Syndrome - The mysterious illness that struck the US embassy in Cuba - where did it come from and what did it do?
  • The origins of Stonehenge - How did people 5000 years ago drag boulders from the Welsh highlands to lowland England? Also, why did they even decide to build Stonehenge?
  • Intuition - Gut feeling, sixth sense; whatever you want to call it, scientists don't really know what it is.
  • Deja vu - We all know the feeling, but how does it work? Why do we feel deja vu?

10 Controversial 10-Minute Presentation Topics

Check out some controversial

  • Cryptocurrency: good or bad? - It resurfaces in the news every few months, so everyone's got an opinion, but we often only hear one side of the cryptocoin and not the other. In this 10-minute presentation, you can introduce the good and bad of crypto.
  • Should we ban Black Friday? - Mass consumerism and mass tramplings at store entrances - has Black Friday gone too far? Some will say it's not gone far enough.
  • Minimalism - A new way to live that's the opposite of everything Black Friday represents. How does it work and why should you try it?
  • The best stuff for your health - Another one about which everyone's got something to say. Do the research and give the facts.
  • Disney whitewashing - This one's definitely a controversial topic. It could be a quick exploration of how Disney seemingly chooses and alters skin tones depending on the story being told.
  • Time to eat some bugs - As the world will soon have to move away from meat, what are we going to replace it with? Hope your audience likes cricket sundaes!
  • Free speech - Is free speech something we still have? Are you having it right now while you give this presentation? That's a pretty easy one to answer.
  • Gun laws around the world - See how the world's most gunned-up country compares to other countries in terms of weapons available and its ramifications.
  • 1 million vs 1 billion - The difference between $1,000,000 and $1,000,000,000 is much bigger than you think. There are so many ways to highlight the enormous wealth gap in a 10-minute presentation.
  • Military spending - We could solve all world issues in a flash if every country dissolved its military and used its funds for good. Is it feasible?

Bonus Topics: Vox

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Looking for unique topics for presentation? Being your great idea source, Vox is an American online magazine with a real knack for making insightful video essays on interesting topics you may never have thought about. They were the guys behind the ' Explained ' series on Netflix, and they've also got their own YouTube channel full of topics.

The videos vary in length, but you can choose any of these to present if you feel like it's interesting enough for your crowd. They are not only the best topics for presentation in college but also unique topics for presentation in the office. Contract or expand the information in the video to 10 minutes and make sure you can present it comfortably.

Some of Vox's videos include trendy topics for presentation...

  • How music on TikTok goes viral.
  • London's super basements.
  • The AI behind creating art on demand.
  • The end of oil.
  • The rise of K-pop.
  • Why diets fail.
  • Many, many more...

Wrapping Up

10 minutes is, categorically, not a long time , so yes,

Above is your choice of

Nailing yours starts with the right topic. Any of the 50 unique ones above would be a great way to kick off a 10-minute presentation (or even a 5-minute presentation ).

Once you have your topic, you'll want to craft the structure of your 10-minute talk and the content. Check out our presentation tips to keep your presentation fun and watertight.

3 magic ingredients of Amazing Presentations?

The Audience, Speaker and Transformation in between.

How do you present for 15 minutes?

20-25 slides are perfect, as 1-2 slides should be spoken in 1 minute.

Is a 10-minute presentation long?

a 20-minute presentation should be 9 - 10 pages long, while a 15-minute presentation should be 7-8 pages long. Therefore, the 10-minute presentation should be around 3-4 pages long

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Former ESL teacher and quiz master converted to the wild slide. Now a content creator, traveller, musician and big time slider preaching the good word of interactivity.

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81+ List of PowerPoint Topics & Ideas for your Next Presentation

Last updated on March 1st, 2024

PowerPoint has emerged as an effective tool for communication with a large number of audience in one go. These presentations can be widely used by people regardless of their field. However, what makes a PowerPoint presentation worth the time of the audience and the presenter is a well-crafted set of slides with the right mix of content. That alone can be more conveniently achieved if your presentation topic is appropriate and inspiring.

List of PowerPoint Topics and Presentation Ideas

Let us categorize some important fields of PowerPoint presentation into separate lists and the type of topics that can be used for making awe-inspiring presentations.

Presentation Topic Ideas For Students

Students prepare presentations for multiple reasons, including some basic slides for important topic so that they can review the course content quickly at the time of examination. But the type of presentations which may get them the applause of their teacher or some extra marks are the one assigned by their teachers or the ones presented to explain an elaborate topic (e.g. to compliment an assignment).

Presentation Ideas for Education

Below is a list of some generic topics that you might find useful for your next assignment (no particular order):

15+ Presentation Topic Suggestions For Students:

  • Global Warming
  • Academic Freedom
  • Human Capital
  • Life as a nomad
  • Green House Effect
  • Global Technology
  • Online Education
  • Classroom of the future
  • How to be a teacher of tomorrow?
  • The stress associated with being a student
  • Economic growth and the role of development
  • Should mobile phones be allowed in classrooms
  • Things you want to change about your teacher
  • What rules do students break that teachers never find out about?
  • What would you do if you switched places with your teacher for a day?

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Some Visually Appealing PowerPoint Templates For Impressing Your Teacher:

  • Free Education PowerPoint Templates
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Tip: Try to use a template which has vibrant colors, however, make sure that the colors are easy on the eyes. Moreover, presentations should never include content which may be deemed inappropriate for someone. If for educational purposes you choose a provocative topic, make sure that it opens a discussion and does not pass a verdict against a specific community.

For other visually appealing slides for presentations, you can check out the professional presentation templates provided by SlideModel.com. Read the full review from fixthephoto.com.

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Presentation Topic Ideas for Businesses (+Examples)

Business is yet another important sector where PowerPoint presentations are widely used. You can use presentations for a variety of purposes, such as to convince your customers with the help of presentations, or even provide them details of your newly launched product .

Business presentations are also used by people to communicate about some new reformations in business techniques. If you get a chance to deliver a business presentation, you can choose a topic from the list given below.

Business Presentation Ideas

15+ Important Business Presentation Topics To Train And Motivate Employees: 

Here is a list of some presentation ideas for business presenters that need to convey a message effectively.

  • How to communicate an Annual Stock Report
  • Use of audio and visual signals in Business and Industry
  • How colors affect communication
  • Business writing as a management tool
  • Importance of feedback for effective business communication
  • Basic methods of research in business
  • Ideal presentation for an Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  • How to make good use of statistical data in a presentation
  • Business etiquette and company policies
  • Using motivators in the process of communication
  • Improving productivity with online collaboration
  • Making effective use of email
  • Using web apps to your advantage at the work place

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If you need more presentation topic ideas for your business presentations, you can browse our catalog of free PowerPoint templates design and pick one suitable for your need.

Some great Business Presentation Templates To Impress Your Audience:

  • Financial PPT Templates
  • Free Animated PowerPoint Templates
  • Free Business And Finance PowerPoint Templates
  • Animated PowerPoint Template Of Office Staff In Cubicles
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Tip: Sometimes it is also worth using an apparently unrelated PowerPoint template that is easy on the eyes and generic enough to be molded according to your topic, like this Color PowerPoint Template .

Presentation Ideas in the Field of Information Technology (IT)

This is amongst one of the fastest developing industries wherein fresh topics are being introduced each day. Technology based topics are so diverse that one may require several templates and topic ideas to cover even the most basic subjects. Below are a few technology related topics and templates that you might find useful.

Technology Presentations

14+ List of Suggested Information Technology Presentation Topics

  • Android Operating System
  • Role of Tablets in the computer world
  • Bring Your Own Device (BOYD)
  • Scope of Touch Screen Devices
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Human Cloning
  • Nuclear technology
  • Role of Mobile Phone Apps
  • 4G Wireless Technology
  • Cyber Crimes
  • Network Security
  • VoIP in Mobile Phones
  • Visualization and Virtual Servers
  • Using iPhone as more than a phone

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Technology PowerPoint Templates

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  • Animated Network PowerPoint Template
  • Information Highway PowerPoint Template

Tip: You can also download generic technology PowerPoint templates or these  IT PPT templates for your tech and business needs. These abstract technology templates can help you present your ideas in a colorful and lively manner.

Presentation Topic Ideas for Healthcare and Medical Field

If you are a medical student, then you might be well aware about the importance of an effective PowerPoint Presentation. This field is vast and covers numerous branches within. Below are some suggested medical presentation topics that can be used for academic and professional purposes.

Medical Presentation Ideas

15+ Important Medical Presentation Topics:

  • Embryology Presentation
  • Anatomy Presentation
  • Pharmacology Presentation
  • Critical body disorders
  • Diagnosing a disease
  • Deadly Pathogens
  • Brain Sucking Amoeba (Naegleria Fowleri)
  • Parts of the human brain
  • Nervous system
  • Circulatory system
  • New Medical breakthroughs
  • Curing the plague (with historical accounts)

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  • Brain PowerPoint Template
  • Biology PowerPoint Template
  • Animated Microbes Template
  • Free Medical PowerPoint Templates

Tip: For a complete collection of medical templates, see these free medical templates for PowerPoint . This website is dedicated in the provision of medical templates and provides slide designs related to various medical topics.

Presentation Topics for About Me Presentations

If you are creating presentations about yourself, here are some possible presentation topic ideas that you can consider.

  • My strengths and weaknesses. It would be a kind of personal SWOT presentation but showing only the strenghts and weakenesses. If you want to expand it a bit, you may include the Threats and Opportunities components.
  • My journey. How I became who am I today? In this presentation, you can include a personal journey where on each slide you present a stage of your life, and important milestones. You can summarize this in a personal journey or timeline describing your life.
  • My hobby or passion for {activity}. In this presentation you can describe what are your hobbies and give information about your passion for a specific activity.
  • My personal goals and career aspirations. In this kind of presentation you can present the personal achievements, your future goals and your aspirations.
  • My travel journey around the world. In this presentation, you can present the different trips you made along your life.
  • My favorite people presentation. In this presentation you can present who are your role models, the influencers of your life, or your favorite people.

Get Presentation Ideas from ChatGPT

Need more presentation ideas? You can leverage ChatGPT and AI to get topic ideas for your next presentations. LLM and specifically ChatGPT can be a great tool to generate topic ideas for your next presentations.

An useful prompt for generating presentation topic ideas can be:

I need to prepare a presentation about [enter topic here] , provide a list of 10 potential presentation titles and ideas.

For example, let’s say we are creating a presentation about new business models raised after the hype of ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence LLM models. Here we go:

I need to prepare a presentation about “New Business Models after ChatGPT”, provide a list of 10 potential presentation titles and ideas.

Here are the results after executing this prompt, and getting the output in ChatGPT.

  • Title: “ChatGPT-Powered Startups: How AI is Changing the Business Landscape” Idea: Explore how startups are leveraging ChatGPT technology to develop new products and services, disrupting traditional industries.
  • Title: “The Future of Work: AI Assistants and the Gig Economy” Idea: Discuss how AI assistants like ChatGPT are transforming the gig economy and the potential implications for freelancers and businesses.
  • Title: “AI-Driven Content Creation: Unlocking New Revenue Streams” Idea: Investigate the impact of ChatGPT on content creation, marketing, and advertising industries, and the emergence of new business opportunities.
  • Title: “Beyond Customer Support: ChatGPT’s Role in Enhancing Customer Experiences” Idea: Examine how companies are utilizing ChatGPT to provide personalized customer experiences and streamline their operations.
  • Title: “EdTech Revolution: The Role of ChatGPT in Personalized Learning” Idea: Explore how educational technology companies are leveraging ChatGPT to develop personalized learning solutions and the resulting business models.
  • Title: “AI Ethics and Regulations: Navigating the Challenges of ChatGPT Adoption” Idea: Discuss the ethical and regulatory considerations surrounding the implementation of ChatGPT and their impact on new business models.
  • Title: “The Collaborative AI: How ChatGPT is Enhancing Human Creativity” Idea: Analyze the ways in which ChatGPT is being used to augment human creativity across various industries, from design to entertainment.
  • Title: “ChatGPT in Healthcare: Transforming Diagnostics and Patient Engagement” Idea: Investigate the potential applications of ChatGPT in the healthcare sector, focusing on diagnostics, patient engagement, and the resulting business opportunities.
  • Title: “The AI-powered Newsroom: How ChatGPT is Changing Journalism” Idea: Examine the impact of ChatGPT on the media landscape, specifically its role in automating news production and the emergence of new journalism business models.
  • Title: “Investing in the AI Economy: Opportunities and Challenges with ChatGPT” Idea: Discuss the investment landscape surrounding ChatGPT-powered businesses, highlighting the opportunities and challenges faced by investors and entrepreneurs.

Then, you can make a new presentation in PowerPoint and generate the slides required to prepare the presentation for your topic. Once you have started your presentation in PowerPoint, if you use a pre-made template you can select multiple slides at once in PowerPoint and then remove the unused slides, or replace them with new slides. If you want to make your slideshow more engaging, you can apply transitions to all the slides in the presentation.

Getting Presentation Ideas From Slide Sharing Websites

You can also get PowerPoint and presentation ideas and topics from presentation sharing websites like SlideShare.com or SlideOnline.

Hope the above list of PowerPoint topics may prove to be beneficial for you while deciding for a presentation topic next time.

Final thoughts

In conclusion, selecting the right PowerPoint topic is crucial for crafting an engaging and impactful presentation. By carefully considering the needs of your audience and the purpose of your presentation, you can choose a topic that resonates with your listeners and drives your message home. As you explore our comprehensive list of PowerPoint topics, remember that the key to a successful presentation lies not only in the topic but also in the delivery, visuals, and storytelling. By combining a captivating topic with polished presentation skills, you can create a powerful and memorable experience for your audience. So, harness the potential of these PowerPoint topics and embark on your journey to becoming a more effective and inspiring communicator.

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200 topics for 10-Minute Presentations

200 topics for 10-Minute Presentations

As a presenter, having a selection of concise and captivating topics is key to a memorable 10-minute presentation. These 200 topics are designed to inspire and engage, ensuring your next presentation is a hit!

  • The Importance of Time Management
  • Tips for Effective Communication Skills
  • The Power of Positive Thinking
  • Understanding Body Language and Nonverbal Cues
  • The Basics of Mindfulness and Meditation
  • How Renewable Energy Is Shaping the Future
  • The Impact of Globalization on Cultures
  • A Beginner’s Guide to Personal Finance
  • The Role of Social Media in Today’s Society
  • Overcoming the Challenges of Public Speaking
  • The History of the Internet and Its Evolution
  • The Science Behind Healthy Eating Habits
  • The Significance of Emotional Intelligence
  • The Art of Negotiation in Business and Life
  • The Effects of Climate Change on Our Planet
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • How Volunteering Benefits Both You and Society
  • Understanding the Basics of Blockchain Technology
  • The Impact of Fast Fashion on the Environment
  • Exploring the World of Virtual Reality
  • The Evolution of Telecommunication
  • Why Cultivating Creativity Matters
  • Mental Health Awareness and Stigma Reduction
  • The Effects of Sleep on Performance and Well-being
  • Strategies for Effective Conflict Resolution
  • An Overview of World Religions and Philosophies
  • The Pros and Cons of Remote Work
  • The Growth of E-commerce and Online Shopping
  • Achieving Work-Life Balance in a Busy World
  • Basic First Aid Skills Everyone Should Know
  • The Rise of Autonomous Vehicles
  • An Introduction to Sustainable Living
  • The Importance of Biodiversity Conservation
  • How to Set and Achieve Personal Goals
  • The History and Culture of a Country of Your Choice
  • The Role of NGOs in Global Development
  • How to Develop Leadership Skills
  • The Benefits of Learning a Second Language
  • Exploring the Moral Implications of Genetic Engineering
  • Understanding the Basics of Economics
  • The Future of Space Exploration
  • The Impact of Tourism on Local Communities
  • The Role of Education in Empowering Women
  • The Importance of Protecting Wildlife
  • The Psychology of Advertising
  • How to Maintain Mental Fitness
  • The Historical Significance of the Olympic Games
  • The Social and Economic Effects of Urbanization
  • The Rise of Cybersecurity Threats
  • The Revolution of 3D Printing
  • The Elements of a Successful Entrepreneur
  • The Ethical Issues Around Animal Testing
  • The Influence of Music on Society
  • Dealing with Peer Pressure in Adolescence
  • The Benefits and Challenges of Multiculturalism
  • The Science Behind Memory and Learning
  • The Importance of Art in Education
  • The Future of Jobs and Automation
  • An Overview of Quantum Computing
  • The Debate on Gun Control in the United States
  • The Importance of Coral Reefs to Marine Ecosystems
  • Exploring the Concept of Universal Basic Income
  • Understanding the Stock Market for Beginners
  • The Role of Technology in Modern Education
  • The Journey of Coffee from Bean to Cup
  • Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
  • The Cultural Significance of Traditional Festivals
  • The Health Effects of Tobacco and Alcohol
  • The Basics of Photography and Composition
  • How to Manage Stress and Anxiety
  • The Benefits of Urban Green Spaces
  • Understanding the Human Immune System
  • The Importance of Reading in Personal Development
  • The Impact of Artificial Light on Sleep Patterns
  • The Science of Happiness
  • The Consequences of Plastic Pollution
  • How Social Movements Shape History
  • Exploring Alternative Energy Sources
  • The Principles of Sustainable Agriculture
  • The Myths and Realities of Dieting
  • Understanding Digital Privacy and Security
  • The Phenomenon of Mass Media Influence
  • Coping with the Loss of a Loved One
  • The Effect of Video Games on Cognitive Skills
  • The Importance of Interpersonal Skills in the Workplace
  • The Basics of Intellectual Property Rights
  • The Challenges of Global Poverty
  • The Relationship Between Exercise and Mental Health
  • The Significance of the United Nations in Global Affairs
  • Understanding Intercultural Communication
  • Exploring the Deep Ocean and Its Mysteries
  • The Increasing Importance of Big Data
  • How to Create a Successful Youtube Channel
  • The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
  • The Story of Human Evolution
  • The Future of Genetic Testing and Personalized Medicine
  • The Effect of Automation on Employment
  • The Role of Animals in Therapy
  • The Implications of Virtual Currency
  • The Benefits and Limitations of Smart Home Technology
  • How to Create an Effective Résumé
  • The Importance of Critical Thinking Skills
  • An Introduction to the World’s Major Political Systems
  • The Rise of Drones and Their Applications
  • The Effects of Social Isolation on Health
  • The Role of Cryptocurrencies in the Financial Market
  • Understanding the Causes of Global Food Insecurity
  • The Concept of Minimalism and Simple Living
  • How to Build and Preserve Digital Reputation
  • The Anomalies of the British Monarchy System
  • The Art of Storytelling and its Significance
  • The Rise of Veganism and Its Impact
  • The Psychology of Color in Marketing and Branding
  • The Influence of Celebrities on Public Opinion
  • The Growing Problem of Electronic Waste
  • How Digital Assistants Are Changing Our Lives
  • The Importance of Maintaining Online Etiquette
  • Exploring the Current State of Electric Vehicles
  • The Future of Wearable Technology
  • The Connection Between Diet and Chronic Diseases
  • The Art and Science of Beer Brewing
  • The Mystery of Black Holes
  • The Significance of Water Conservation
  • The Fundamentals of Cryptography
  • The Relation Between Stress and Physical Health
  • The Role of Citizen Journalism in the Media Landscape
  • The Dangers of Antibiotic Resistance
  • The Social Impact of Podcasting
  • The Use of Drones in Agriculture
  • The History and Significance of the Nobel Prize
  • The Changing Landscape of Book Publishing
  • The Growth of Telemedicine and Its Future Implications
  • The Debate Over Net Neutrality
  • The Basics of Augmented Reality
  • The Dynamics of Group Behavior
  • The Phenomenon of Procrastination and Strategies to Overcome It
  • The Importance of Bees to the Ecosystem
  • Understanding the Circular Economy Model
  • The Psychological Effects of Social Media Use
  • The Power of Microfinance in Developing Countries
  • The Growing Trend of Digital Nomadism
  • The Social and Political Impact of Graffiti and Street Art
  • The Benefits of Adopting a Plant-Based Diet
  • The History of the Computer and its Evolution
  • The Role of Biotechnology in Agriculture
  • The Potential of Smart Cities to Transform Urban Living
  • The Controversy Surrounding Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
  • The Tradition of Tea Drinking Across Cultures
  • The Challenges of Overpopulation
  • The Importance of STEM Education for the Future
  • Understanding the Gig Economy and Freelancing
  • The Philosophy of Stoicism and Modern Life
  • The Cultural Impact of Reality TV Shows
  • The Role of Meditation in Cultivating Inner Peace
  • The Threat of Melting Polar Ice Caps
  • The Ethics and Implications of Cloning
  • The Benefits of Team Sports in Personal Development
  • The Exploration of Mars: Possibilities and Challenges
  • The Science of Food Preservation Techniques
  • The Role of Trade Unions in the Modern Workforce
  • The Resurgence of Podcasts as an Information Medium
  • The Relationship Between Fashion and Identity
  • The Importance of Urban Wildlife Habitats
  • The Impact of Driverless Cars on Society
  • The Psychology Behind Consumer Choices
  • The Role of Microorganisms in Our Ecosystem
  • The Rising Trend of Telehealth and E-Health
  • The Influence of Architecture on Human Behavior
  • The Role of the World Bank in International Development
  • The Growing Use of Biometrics for Security
  • The Science and Art of Wine Tasting
  • The Benefits of Public Transportation Systems
  • The Connection Between Literature and Society
  • The Potential of Hydroponic Gardening
  • The Role of Online Education in Learning
  • The Cultural Phenomenon of Superheroes
  • The Importance of Historical Preservation
  • The Art of Precision in Watchmaking
  • The Psychology of Leadership and Authority
  • The Connection Between Climate and Agriculture
  • The History and Evolution of Jazz Music
  • The Role of Play in Child Development
  • The Impact of Nanotechnology on Medicine
  • The Effects of Overfishing on Marine Environments
  • The Importance of Adventure Tourism
  • The Future of Robotics in Daily Life
  • The Health Benefits of Yoga Practice
  • The Influence of Digital Marketing on Consumer Behavior
  • The Mechanics of Tectonic Plate Movement
  • The Complex World of International Trade Agreements
  • The Implications of Self-Driving Technology on Logistics
  • The History of Women’s Suffrage Movement
  • The Importance of Open Source Software
  • The Relationship Between Air Pollution and Respiratory Health
  • The Influence of Classical Music on Modern Composers
  • The Role of Bioplastics in Reducing Pollution
  • The Sociology of Fashion and Trends
  • The Frontier of Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • The Power of Social Entrepreneurship
  • The Cultural Significance of Culinary Traditions

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15 Training Presentation Topics to Upskill Your Team

Ximena Portocarrero

Training employees is essential for company growth. It’s not a secret that skilled workers bring in the most value to the business and constant training is key in the development of these talents. But which are the best training presentation topics for your team? And how to deliver them efficiently in your corporate e-learning program?

At 24Slides, we design thousands of decks for companies worldwide so, I’ve put together 15 of our most popular presentation topics for employee training and development. Plus, you’ll find amazing training presentation designs you can draw inspiration from.

How to Make the Best Use of Presentations for Online Employee Training?

Presentations are no longer a synonym of dull text blocks on a white background. Nowadays, you can create a wholly immersive experience with your slides and that’s what makes them one of your most powerful tools for corporate training. Before we dive into our presentation topics, let me show you some ways you can leverage PowerPoint for eLearning :

  • A good design enhances your team’s learning

When doing remote training, it’s common to stuff your slides. After all, you won’t be there to deliver your speech and employees need to have everything on display. But, who wants to read overloaded PowerPoints? To avoid a tedious learning experience, use the power of design to guide your participants . You can incorporate icons next to relevant ideas, use a harmonic color palette so your texts don’t blend with your backgrounds, or add headlines to build content hierarchy. Here are some examples:

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  • Multimedia elements to boost engagement

PowerPoint allows inserting everything from images and videos to animations and audio into one presentation. And these last two elements have grown in popularity for eLearning. For instance, animations and transitions make your training presentation less rigid and add up to their flow. Regarding audio, voice narrations work as the perfect complement to remote training. However, if you’re going to use an LMS (Learning Management System), I recommend that you first double-check that it lets you import PowerPoint animations, audio, and other special effects.

  • Templates for brand alignment

You probably give multiple workshops for your employee training and development program. This means you have to create a presentation for every session - which, according to our survey, takes an average of 4 hours a week . And chances are you’re not the only specialist who gives training in the company. Then, how to make this process go smoothly for everyone? A library of branded presentation templates can be your answer. Companies all over the world already use template libraries to take away the tiring task of making PowerPoints from scratch. This assures all your business presentations stay on brand - every single time!

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  • Shareable resources

Surprisingly, few people know that PowerPoint allows exporting one’s slides as JPG images, PDF files, and even MP4 videos. This opens up a whole range of possibilities for the additional material you can offer to your participants . For instance, you can easily create a PDF guide for a complex process you mentioned in your presentation. Or what about making a short training and development video? You can add some transitions to your slides and export them as a video . All these extra materials you create help employees interact with your key topics and make them memorable long after the training is over.

As you can see, presentations go hand in hand with effective corporate eLearning, but how much you can really cover in them? Keep scrolling to find superb training presentation topics.

Constant training offers numerous benefits to the business such as improved employee advocacy, increased team productivity, and job satisfaction - just to name a few. So, go beyond the traditional onboarding and get ready to upskill your team all year long. Here I’ve compiled 15 presentation topics you can employ for employee training and development:

1.- Time Management and Productivity

2.- Leadership Development for Young Professionals

3.- Women in Leadership

4.- OKR Goal Setting

5.- Communication in Remote Teams

6.- Keeping a Healthy Work-Life Balance

7.- Employee Mental Health

8.- First Aid Training

9.- Construction Safety

10.- Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

11.- Corporate Sustainability

12.- Digital Transformation

13.- Data Security Awareness

14.- Customer Service

15.- Product Onboarding

Check them out in detail below! I’ve grouped them into 6 business areas and included popular training presentation templates by 24Slides - in case you want some inspiration.

Employee Development

Time management , for example, is something that everyone in the company can benefit from - independently of their role. From the time-blocking method to the Impact Effort Matrix , there are countless techniques and tools you can share in a time management and productivity training program.

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Leadership is key for professional growth but it encompasses a long trail of skills that takes time to master. This means potential leaders are likely to have different training needs depending on which stage they’re at. To work this out, give a fresh twist to the worn-out leadership topic by focusing on your team’s profiles. Talk about leadership development for trainees or leadership skills for executives . You can also address the gender gap in business and provide training for women leadership .

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With the rise of remote work , we all need to develop and strengthen our digital skills. This adds up engaging and current topics on which to train employees. For example, effective communication in digital environments , goal-setting for remote teams , online collaboration tools , and more.

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Employee Health and Well-Being

Another way to empower your team is to encourage good work-life balance practices. And employee well-being programs are great to help your team cope with stress and do something about it. For instance, how to keep a healthy diet or an active sports life are topics for training and development that your employees would appreciate.

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But employee well-being doesn’t only involve the physical aspect. Mental health is also key for a rewarding life. So, address mental health in the workplace and talk about how the company can provide the team support if they ever need it.

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Team Safety

A safe workplace is a company’s responsibility to its employees. But when it comes to the industrial engineering sector, team safety takes on a whole new level. If your team works in construction, electrical installations, or excavations, a safety orientation is not enough. The company must carry out constant training on the best safety practices , proper equipment usage, and even evacuation plans .

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Another training presentation idea every business should implement is first aid . This is the type of training one hopes to never use, but it’s a must to be prepared. Tell your team how to react in case of an emergency in the office and how to assist colleagues until medical help arrives.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

Socially responsible companies use the power of business to do good and part of this is integrating social and environmental concerns into their practices. As one of the main company’s stakeholders, employees should be aware of how their work and actions contribute to the business’ CSR goals . Along the way, they’ll also learn how to be more socially responsible citizens in their communities.

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Corporate social responsibility encourages inspiring and engaging training for employees. For instance, you can launch a recycling program and motivate your team to go green. Another fitting training and development presentation topic for CSR could be diversity and inclusion in the workplace .

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In the digital era, personal data has become the new oil and consumers demand businesses to be transparent in how they collect and handle their information. But it goes further than that, customers also want companies to up their efforts for keeping their data safe and secure . And as you can imagine, employee training is key in this process.

Security awareness training could be a good start to help your team understand their role in protecting the company and customers’ data.

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Digital transformation also requires employees to be trained on cloud computing and technologies to perform at their highest level.

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Sometimes organizations put all their attention on product onboarding for customers but leave out one of the most important people who need to get that experience: Employees! Especially the teams that work directly selling it or talking about it.

So, before launching new products, make sure to power everyone from marketing and sales to customer service and customer success with product knowledge training .

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After going through these presentation ideas for employee training, I’m sure you already caught an exciting topic to work on.

If you liked any of the slides in this article, click on them for a free download. You still need to do some editing but they’ll save you hours of layering shapes on PowerPoint.

But if you need a training presentation on-brand that TRULY captivates your audience, you might want to learn about 24Slides’ presentation design services . We help businesses all around the world elevate the impact of their corporate presentations. Plus, our designers are experts in presentation design and branding so rest assured you’ll get the professional slides your training deserves .

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  • by Refresh Science
  • September 13, 2021 January 6, 2022

You are probably familiar with a PowerPoint presentation. This is a Microsoft presentation file format that is mainly used for office and educational purposes. Basically, you write all the important things you want to share with your audience then arrange them accordingly in different slides.

Before you start a presentation, you need to have a PowerPoint presentation topic that you have intended to talk about. This makes it much easier to share what you had with your audience.

Reasons why PowerPoint Presentations are Important

Consequently, there are various reasons as to why a PowerPoint presentation is very important. Some of the reasons are as follows;

Improves your Audience’s Focus

A PowerPoint presentation is a visual presentation, meaning that your audience will be able to see the ppt topics that you have to discuss on that day. Unlike regular presentations where the audience may be easily distracted, a PowerPoint presentation uses images, videos and audios, all of which have an impact on how your audience reacts.

Encourages teamwork

PowerPoint presentation also enhances teamwork especially in office settings. Assuming that you are working on the same project , and you and your team have agreed to handle different parts of the project.

During presentation, the different team members will handle their various ppt presentation topics. This is mainly because they have a better understanding of each topic since they handled them separately.

Encourages Content Sharing

This favours content creators who inspire the public in one way or the other. You have created a presentation and some of your audiences were not able to be present because of unavoidable reasons.

You can share your presentation on different online platforms such as YouTube so that they can watch the ppt topics at their own convenience. They can have access to this information anytime they want to.

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How do you choose a Good PowerPoint Presentation Topic?

Choosing a ppt presentation topic should not be taken lightly the way some people do. This is what determines whether or not you will capture the attention of your audience. It is usually advisable that you choose a presentation topic that your audience will resonate with easily. Below are some tips that will help you choose a good PowerPoint presentation topic.

  • Choose a topic that interests you.

Choosing a topic that you love will give you an easy time in talking about it and sharing with your audience.

  • Pay attention to the occasion as of that moment

Everything has its own time and place. Always ensure that your presentation topic relates to the occasion or the situation at hand as of that time.

  • Consider your audience

Is the topic you want to discuss favouring your audience? For instance, talking about finance and politics to adolescent teenagers is irrelevant. Once you know your audience, you will choose a topic that best suits them.

  • Choose a topic that is very easy to illustrate

Use of photos and other graphics makes a presentation topic more interesting and easy to understand.

Features of a Good PowerPoint Presentation

A common mistake that many people make is thinking that any presentation is a good presentation. Well, that is not the case. When creating a ppt presentation topic, you need to create one that will keep your audience engaged. To do this, you need to understand what a good presentation is. A good PowerPoint presentation should have the following information.

  • A good presentation should be thoroughly researched.
  • Carefully planned.
  • The presentation should be easy to read and understand to anyone who comes across it.
  • Use simple language in your presentation.
  • Use contrasting colours but not those that are distractive.
  • Avoid using too many slides as it may make your audience lose interest in the message you are trying to pass.
  • Stick to at most six words in a line.
  • Use larger fonts when emphasizing on important information.
  • Do not use acronyms or abbreviations in your presentation.

Therefore, all of the above are some of the factors that make a good presentation. Considering all the above in your presentation will not only make you look like you know what you are doing, but it will also make your audience to love seeing and hearing what you are sharing with them.

Moreover, for you to get a presentation right, you need to select some of the best PowerPoint presentation topics that you want to talk about. Remember, without a topic, you cannot have a presentation.

Below are some of the PowerPoint presentation topics that are applicable to different sectors.

Common PowerPoint Presentation Topics

  • How can cultural differences be handled?
  • What makes studying abroad more interesting than studying in home country?
  • Between buying land and buying a car, which one should you prioritize first?
  • Best tripods in 2021.
  • Influential African American leaders.
  • Weight loss mistakes that many people make.
  • Tourism and Hospitality.
  • The Keto Diet.
  • Why you should consider visiting Rome.
  • Money markets.

Social PPT Presentation Topics

  • How COVID 19 has affected different industries.
  • Teenagers and Social Media .
  • How to teach your pet to behave.
  • Racism in schools.
  • Societal Pressure.
  • How can technology transform the wine market?
  • Diabetes education.
  • What causes teenage pregnancies?
  • Online versus physical dating: which is better?
  • Prominent female political leaders of all time.

PPT Topics on Education and Health

  • Virtual presentations versus physical presentations.
  • How does globalization affect the population of the world?
  • How do GMO’s affect the health and life of people?
  • Effective ways to beat Unemployment.
  • Does graduating from university guarantee that you will get a job from the same area of study?
  • How is teamwork important?
  • How to make education accessible to everyone.
  • What causes interest rates to go up?
  • Obesity and self-esteem.
  • Women and Plastic Surgery.

Interesting Topics For PowerPoint presentation

  • How does religion and politics relate?
  • Role of hydration to the body.
  • What causes women to over think when in a relationship?
  • Sex and marriage.
  • Why some Women put up their Children for Adoption.
  • How does bad nutrition affect one’s appearance?
  • Impacts of antidepressants to the human brain.
  • How does gambling negatively affect people and their finances?
  • How to overcome different types of addiction.
  • Is the healthcare system fair?

Best Topic For PPT

  • Benefits of Acupuncture.
  • How does the respiratory system operate?
  • What does the term ‘glass ceiling’ mean and what effect does it have over a business?
  • Environmental problems and solutions .
  • Natural or relaxed hair: which one do you prefer and why?
  • Diversity in a work environment .
  • Importance of working as a team.
  • How has COVID 19 pandemic affected the hospitality and tourism sectors?
  • Praying at home and praying in the church: which one do you prefer?

PPT On General Topics

  • Are heatless hair curlers effective in curling the hair?
  • Are athletes overpaid or underpaid?
  • Global warming.
  • Cheating in Exams.
  • Sex education in schools.
  • Is home-schooling better than physically going to school?
  • Does home-schooling make students antisocial?
  • Working from home or working from the office : Which is better?
  • Should abortion be legalized all over the world?
  • Are 9am-5pm jobs worth it?

General PowerPoint Topics

  • Different methods of advertising on social media .
  • How do media affect businesses?
  • How has advancement in technology affected different industries?
  • What are some of the alternative sources of energy ?
  • Real estate virtual tour during COVID 19 pandemic.
  • Factors to consider when buying a home.
  • Home renovation ideas.
  • How does body shaming affect an individual?
  • Should homosexuality be legalized all over the world?
  • Religion and Cult: Differences.

Inspirational Topics For PowerPoint Presentation

  • Quotes from famous people and greatest leaders of all time.
  • Ethics and Values.
  • Importance of self love and acceptance.
  • Personal development.
  • How to quickly lose weight without regaining it.
  • Evolution of social media .
  • How to fix your mindset to achieve success.
  • Saving tips for young adults.
  • How to stay productive while working from home .
  • Single parenthood struggles and benefits.

PPT Topics For Students

  • Should mobile phones be allowed in classrooms?
  • Do teachers know everything?
  • Why do students break rules?
  • Do teachers practice favoritism in school?
  • Are there rules that students break that they go free with?
  • If you were a teacher for a day, what would you do differently?
  • What makes being a student difficult?
  • Why do assignments and exams stress students?
  • Should students reside in school premises or rent their own apartments?
  • Benefits of volunteering.

Interesting Topics For Oral Presentation

  • Benefits of dental health.
  • Domestic violence.
  • Natural ways to reduce stress.
  • How to get rid of acne.
  • How to handle a bully.
  • How to effectively manage time.
  •  How to enjoy being single.
  • Dual citizenship and its benefits.
  • How to have fun responsibly.
  • What causes teenage and youth suicides?

Interesting Topics For PowerPoint Presentation

  • Should death penalty be implemented or not?
  • Natural or artificial hair: which is better?
  • Should a lady propose to a man?
  • Should juvenile prisons exist?
  • Is it okay if a man helps his wife in house chores?
  • Herbal or modern medicine: which is better and more effective?
  • Is it fair to deny a patient treatment without a health insurance?
  • Polygamy and Polyandry: should they be legalized worldwide?
  • Should interviews determine one’s professional and academic qualifications?
  • Should marijuana be made legal all over the world?

Interesting Presentation Topics For Work

  • Why is internet safety important?
  • How are plastic bags harmful to the environment ?
  • Risk management tips.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Strategic planning.
  • Leadership and Management.
  • How to solve conflicts at workplace peacefully .
  • Customer reviews and company success.
  • How to work from home with a toddler .
  • Social media marketing.

Easy Topics For Presentation

  • Effective ways of improving the health system.
  • What led to the collapse of the Soviet Union?
  • Functions of the human sensory systems.  
  • What causes high blood pressure and diabetes?
  • Signs and symptoms of anemia.
  • How do songs affect our mood and feeling?
  • Do punishing students make them better?
  • How does texting affect one’s vocabulary and writing abilities?
  • Effective ways of treating various age groups.
  • How can students be motivated to achieve success?  

Unique Topics For Presentation

  • Should old buildings be preserved or demolished?
  • What age should people allowed to marry?
  • Should use of social media in school be advocated for?
  • Can capable elderly be allowed to adopt children?
  • Should businesses open on Sundays too?
  • Is saving as a couple better than saving individually?
  • Will racism ever die out?
  • Impact that your dressing has on your personality.
  • Teenagers and boarding schools.
  • Causes of cancer.

Interesting Topics For Presentation

  • Are men good at multitasking?
  • Love marriage and arranged marriage: which one works better?
  • Are human beings more intelligent than animals?
  • What effects do social media have on students ?
  • How do you balance personal and professional life?
  • What is the evolution of literature?
  • In the next few years, will population growth affect our way of life?
  • How to eradicate gender equality.
  • Does God really exist?
  • Is gay marriage right or wrong?

Business topics for presentation

  • Different marketing strategies.
  • How to introduce new products to the public.
  • Importance of a business plan.
  • Why data analysis is crucial for a business.
  • Business finance.
  • How to encourage company diversity.
  • Sales data presentation.
  • Examples of computer tools that every business needs.
  • Everyday routine for successful people.
  • Exit strategies in a business.

10 minute presentation topics

  • Importance of foreign investment.
  • How to instil discipline in online classes.
  • Is global warming a myth or a reality?
  • Causes of Unemployment.
  • Corporate social responsibility.
  • Social impact of online education.
  • How to read body language.
  • Is a vegan diet 100% effective in weight loss?
  • How to do away with Smartphone addiction.
  • Is euthanasia ethical?

Presentation topics for students

  • Why are most teachers underpaid?
  • Should inter-school competitions be encouraged?
  • What is foreign exchange program?
  • Why do students miss their classes?
  • How to protect yourself when in danger.
  • What is cross fit?
  • How important is a balanced diet?
  • Who is an EMT specialist?
  • Nelson Mandela and how impacted the world.
  • Martin Luther King Junior and his achievements .

PowerPoint presentation ideas on Money making and Health

  • How to budget effectively with your salary.
  • Blogging ideas.
  • Tips on starting YouTube without an expensive camera.
  • Photosynthesis.
  • How does the respiratory system work?
  • Are internship programs worth it?
  • How does discrimination affect productivity at work place ?
  • After how long should new mums go back to work?
  • Entrepreneurship.
  • Who are the old more in employment than the youth?

professional presentation topics

Best topics for presentation

  • How did human beings evolve?
  • Tips for writing the best resume.
  • History of the internet.
  • Do you believe in the existence of aliens?
  • How to create memories with loved ones.
  • Why were relationships and marriages in the past lasting than presently?
  • Between electric cars and gas cars, which one is better?
  • At what age should one have kids?
  • Would the world be a better place without modern technology?
  • Benefits of using influencer marketing for your business.

Presentation Ideas on Culture

  • Where should young adults visit in their youth?
  • How should parents address adolescent teens?
  • How is social media different now and in the past?
  • What makes you love a specific movie genre?
  • How to make banana cake at home.
  • Should single mothers allow their baby daddy’s to see their child?
  • How to set realistic goals.
  • Should the disabled be treated differently?
  • How to deal with grief.
  • Internet dating and its benefits.

PowerPoint Ideas On Mixed Topics

  • Why are there gender-specific job descriptions?
  • The placebo effect.
  • Solar technology.
  • How to keep the sea clean.
  • The evolution of fashion.
  • Why do people fake their lives on social media?
  • How to control your child’s social media activities .
  • How to co-parent.
  • Tips on surviving a blind date.
  • Anxiety and depression in adults.

Fun Topics For Presentations

  • Are dogs better than cats?
  • Do pets need a self-care routine?
  • Tattoos or piercings: which one do you prefer?
  • Should you allow your partner to access your phone?
  • Are women better than men?
  • Is there life after death?
  • Are ghosts real?
  • Dieting or exercising: which one works better than the other?
  • Which one is healthy between washing your hands and using a sanitizer?
  • Should you take the COVID vaccine ?

Creative Slides Ideas

  • Use music in your presentation.
  • Tell a story.
  • Incorporate humor.
  • Ask your audience questions.
  • Voice over narrations.
  • Illustrations.
  • Use 3D Effects.
  • Add animations to your presentation.
  • Make the best use out of colors.

Cool Presentation Topics

  • How do media affect gender stereotypes?
  • How to do away with insomnia.
  • Ways in which beauty contests affects a woman’s self esteem.
  • Safety measures at home.
  • How to respond to a medical emergency at home.
  • When is it right to call 911?
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Benefits of 3D printing?
  • How to deal with loss and grief.
  • Mistakes people make when it comes to general safety.

Easy Presentation Ideas

  • Effects of the smiling therapy.
  • Benefits of learning a new language.
  • How to be productive in a diverse work environment .
  • Eating healthy foods .
  • Benefits of lemon tea.
  • Importance of learning about culture.
  • Data collection procedures.
  • Responsibilities of a leader.
  • How personal problems affect one’s productivity.
  • Corporate ethics.

Medical Presentation Topics

  • How etiquette helps in public.
  • When should you visit a psychologist?
  • Are gynecologist visits necessary?
  • Mental health awareness.
  • How to prepare effectively for an exam.
  • Oral hygiene.
  • Exercising and wellness.
  • Why do some 50 year olds look 20?
  • Causes of child obesity.
  • Natural ways to reduce body odor.

Creative Presentation Topic Ideas

  • How to answer interview questions like a pro.
  • Writing your Curriculum Vitae.
  • Benefits of maintaining eye contact when conversing.
  • Are leaders born or made?
  • Underage gambling.
  • Why women avoid saying their age.
  • Why do men cheat in relationships?
  • How women overcome insecurity.
  • Reasons why most step parents treat their step children with love.
  • Should pubic hair be shaved?

Technical Topics for Presentation

  • Is technology a blessing or a curse?
  • At what age should kids be allowed to have mobile phones?
  • Do teenagers and youths use the internet for the right or wrong reasons?
  • What role do mobile phone apps play?
  • Cyber Crimes.
  • Wireless Technology .
  • Online shopping versus physical shopping.
  • Are tablets necessary in the computer world?
  • iPhone versus Android phones.
  • How to stop cyber bullying.

Presentation Topics For University Students

  • Online schooling and physical schooling.
  • Financial Markets.
  • Money saving tips.
  • Are education loan interests necessary?
  • Do assignments and tests determine one’s intelligence?
  • Should students work and study at the same time?
  • Peer influence among university students.
  • Stress associated with being a university student.
  • Academic freedom.
  • Is the grading system in universities genuine?

In summary, choosing a good PowerPoint presentation topic is very important in capturing your audience and relaying the message you intended. In addition to that, always aim at selecting a topic that interests you or that is easy to talk about.

Therefore, all of the above are some of the amazing ppt presentation topics that you can discuss.

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35+ Creative Presentation Ideas and Tips to Ensure a Captivating Delivery

35+ Creative Presentation Ideas and Tips to Ensure a Captivating Delivery

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Imagine stepping onto a stage, the spotlight shining brightly on you, and you’re about to deliver a presentation that will change the minds of your audience.

You’re not just providing information; you’re telling a story, painting a picture, and inspiring action.

But how do you create a truly captivating presentation? How do you make sure your audience is hanging on to your every word, long after you’ve stepped off that stage?

That’s where this guide comes in.

We’ll share with you 35+ creative presentation ideas and tips that will help you craft presentations that are both informative and engaging. You’ll learn how to structure your presentation, use visuals effectively, and deliver your message in a way that resonates with your audience.

So whether you’re a seasoned presenter or a complete novice, this guide has something for you. By the end, you’ll be armed with the knowledge and skills you need to create presentations that will leave a lasting impression.

Let’s get started.

How to brainstorm creative presentation ideas?

There is nothing more important than thinking of presentation ideas before you start creating content. Why? Because a well-planned strategy keeps you on track and restricts you from making mistakes that could hamper your content delivery. Let us share some tips with you that will help with brainstorming presentation ideas.

Before delving into specific topics, take a moment to ponder the overarching purpose of your presentation. What do you hope to achieve? Are you aiming to inform, educate, persuade, or entertain? Having a clear understanding of your WHY will guide your brainstorming process and ensure your content remains aligned with your goals.

Who are you presenting to? Understanding your audience’s background, interests, and expectations is paramount. Tailor your ideas to resonate with their level of knowledge and capture their attention. For instance, if presenting to a group of experts, you’ll delve into intricate details, while for a general audience, you might adopt a more simplified approach.

If you have chosen a topic, check if people are interested in it or not, you can use Google Trends to understand this.  Enter your topic in the search bar and observe the graph showing search volume over time. If the volume is consistently high, people are interested. Scroll down to see related terms and rising queries for insights into specific aspects gaining traction.

Humans are naturally drawn to stories. Infuse your presentation with anecdotes, case studies, or personal experiences to bring your message to life.  Stories have the power to connect with your audience on an emotional level, making your content more memorable and impactful.

Don’t limit yourself to a single source of inspiration. Explore books, articles, podcasts, documentaries, and even conversations with experts in your field. Diverse perspectives can spark unexpected ideas and enrich your presentation’s content.

Sketch out your ideas on paper, mind maps, or digital platforms. Visualizing your thoughts can help you organize your content, identify connections, and uncover new possibilities. Remember, brainstorming is an iterative process. Don’t be afraid to revisit your ideas, refine them, and discard those that don’t align with your overall vision. With a bit of creativity and a well-structured approach, you’ll be well on your way to crafting a presentation that captivates your audience and leaves a lasting impression.

List of Creative Presentation Ideas and Tips to Make a Striking Appearance

Use your visuals smartly.

Consider using high-quality images, infographics, and charts that complement your message. Visuals not only break the monotony but also provide a memorable anchor for your audience. Use them as storytelling tools, guiding your narrative and emphasizing key points. 

Don’t shy away from incorporating multimedia elements, like videos or animations, to add dynamism.

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Now, back to you designing your presentation yourself, ensure that your visuals are cohesive and align with your overall theme, creating a seamless and visually appealing experience for your audience. 

Remember, a well-balanced and thoughtfully curated visual presentation can leave a lasting impression and make your message more impactful.

Make use of infographics

Choose vibrant colors and intuitive design elements to make your infographics pop. Whether it’s illustrating statistics, timelines, or comparisons, infographics provide a powerful visual narrative that captivates your audience. Arrange information in a logical flow, guiding your viewers through a seamless understanding of your message. 

This visual aid not only adds aesthetic appeal but also serves as a memory aid, ensuring that your key points linger in the minds of your audience long after the presentation concludes.

Incorporate humor

Humor not only breaks the ice but also creates a more relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Be mindful of cultural sensitivities and ensure that your jokes align with the context of your message. 

A well-timed quip can not only capture attention but also enhance information retention. Consider using relatable humor that resonates with your audience, turning your presentation into an engaging experience. Remember, a dash of humor can transform a mundane presentation into a memorable one, fostering a positive and receptive atmosphere among your listeners.

Don’t just stick to PPT

There is no rule to using Microsoft PowerPoint while delivering presentations. Explore alternative tools like Keynote or Prezi to inject innovation into your delivery. Keynote, with its sleek interface and unique transitions, offers a seamless experience for Mac users, allowing you to create visually stunning slideshows. 

Alternatively, platforms like Prezi enable dynamic, non-linear presentations, fostering a more interactive and engaging experience for your audience. 

Experiment with these tools to add a layer of creativity and uniqueness to your delivery, steering away from the conventional PowerPoint approach. 

Add maps when discussing locations

Visualize data spatially to provide a clearer understanding of your message. Whether highlighting global reach, regional impact, or specific site locations, maps serve as powerful visual aids. 

Choose clear and concise map designs, and ensure they align with your overall presentation theme. By incorporating maps, you not only make your content more visually appealing but also facilitate a better comprehension of the spatial relationships within your narrative. 

From pinpointing key areas to illustrating trends across different regions, maps can be instrumental in conveying complex location-based information in a way that is both informative and visually engaging.

Play with Fonts and Colors

Select fonts that align with your message and theme, experimenting with different styles to create hierarchy and emphasis. Bold headers, italicized quotes, or playful fonts can add dynamism to your slides.

Similarly, leverage a thoughtfully chosen color palette to evoke specific emotions or align with your brand identity. Use contrasting colors for text and background to ensure readability, and employ consistent color schemes for a polished look. 

The strategic use of fonts and colors not only enhances aesthetics but also contributes to the overall cohesiveness of your presentation, leaving a lasting impression on your audience.

Use contrasting colors

Opt for a palette that combines light and dark hues, ensuring clarity and readability. Utilize high-contrast combinations for text and background to enhance legibility, making your content stand out. 

Contrasting colors not only add visual interest but also guide the viewer’s attention to key elements on your slides. Consider incorporating complementary colors to create a harmonious balance or use bold contrasts for a striking effect. 

By thoughtfully employing contrasting colors, you not only enhance the overall aesthetics of your presentation but also contribute to a more engaging and memorable viewing experience for your audience.

Use flow charts

Utilize standardized shapes and connectors to create a clear visual hierarchy, guiding viewers through each stage of the process. Flow charts not only enhance understanding but also provide a logical flow to your narrative. 

Incorporate color-coded elements to emphasize different branches or decision points, adding an extra layer of clarity. By integrating flow charts, you not only enhance the visual appeal of your presentation but also facilitate a more efficient and comprehensible transfer of information, ensuring that your audience can easily grasp intricate details.

Add creativity to your deck

You can consider integrating interactive elements, such as clickable buttons or hyperlinks, to create a more engaging user experience.

For instance, you can design a clickable menu that navigates to different sections of your presentation, adding an interactive twist. 

Experiment with custom illustrations or graphics that align with your content, making your slides visually distinct. 

Infographics , as mentioned earlier, can be creatively designed to convey information in a visually appealing manner. 

Additionally, try incorporating multimedia elements like short video clips, GIFs, or audio snippets to break the monotony and add a dynamic touch. By thinking outside the traditional slide format, you can transform your presentation into a visually stimulating and memorable experience for your audience.

Choose themes that align with your message, creating a cohesive and immersive experience. For a presentation on environmental sustainability, opt for a “Green Innovation” theme, featuring eco-friendly colors, plant motifs, and recycled paper textures. In economic discussions, a “Financial Horizon” theme could utilize sleek, modern design elements and currency symbols. 

Addressing health topics, like cancer awareness, a “Hopeful Healing” theme may incorporate calming colors, supportive imagery, and symbols of resilience. 

Tailor your themes to evoke the right emotions and associations, ensuring that your visuals not only captivate but also reinforce the essence of your presentation content.

Use striking colors to get noticed

Opt for vibrant hues that not only align with your brand or theme but also stand out against a background, ensuring visibility. Consider contrasting color combinations to create visual interest and emphasize key elements. 

For example, use a combination of deep blues and bright yellows or rich purples and energetic oranges. Experiment with color psychology, choosing shades that evoke the desired emotions or reactions from your audience. 

Striking colors not only enhance the visual appeal of your slides but also help create a memorable and impactful presentation that commands attention from the moment you begin.

Maintain a consistent presentation layout

Choose a clean and organized template that aligns with your theme or branding. Ensure that fonts, colors, and graphic styles remain uniform across all slides, creating a visually cohesive experience for your audience. 

Consistency in layout helps guide the viewer’s focus and enhances the overall flow of information. Whether it’s the placement of titles, bullet points, or images, a consistent layout provides a visual rhythm that makes your presentation easy to follow. 

By adhering to a unified structure, you not only convey a polished and well-thought-out image but also contribute to a smoother and more seamless delivery of your content.

Try bold and upper-case letters

Bold text commands attention and emphasizes key points, ensuring that your audience doesn’t overlook critical information. Combine this with upper-case letters for a powerful visual impact, making your text stand out with a bold and assertive tone. However, use this formatting sparingly to avoid overwhelming your audience; reserve it for headlines, key takeaways, or impactful statements. 

This combination of bold and upper-case letters can effectively highlight the most crucial aspects of your presentation, leaving a lasting impression and reinforcing the significance of your message.

Use duotones

Duotones involve overlaying two contrasting colors to create a striking and harmonious effect. Select a dominant color for your images and apply a second color to create a cohesive yet visually dynamic look. 

For instance, you can use a combination of deep blue and vibrant orange for a bold and energetic feel. Duotones not only enhance the overall aesthetic but also add a contemporary touch to your presentation. 

Experiment with different color combinations that resonate with your theme or message, and watch as duotones transform your visuals into a visually captivating experience for your audience.

Try handwriting fonts

Infuse a touch of personalization and creativity into your presentation by doing this. Choose a style that aligns with your message and adds a human touch to your slides. 

Handwriting fonts convey a sense of authenticity, making your content feel more relatable and approachable. Whether it’s for headers, quotes, or specific emphasis, using handwritten fonts can break away from the formal tone of standard presentations. 

However, ensure readability by using these fonts sparingly and pairing them with a clean, sans-serif font for body text. Handwriting fonts can add a unique charm to your presentation, making it memorable and fostering a more engaging connection with your audience.

Select memes that align with your content and audience, adding a light-hearted touch to break the ice. Integrate memes strategically, perhaps to emphasize key points, provide commentary, or even add a touch of wit to statistics or quotes. 

Ensure the memes are relevant to your message and won’t be misinterpreted. Memes can be a creative way to connect with your audience, making your presentation more enjoyable and memorable. 

Just remember to use them in moderation, as abusing them may detract from the professionalism of your presentation. Choose memes wisely, and watch as they add a fun and memorable element to your delivery.

Bind people using emotions

Share relatable stories, anecdotes, or real-life examples that resonate with the emotions you want to evoke. Whether it’s joy, empathy, or inspiration, appealing to emotions creates a memorable and impactful experience. 

Use visuals that tug at heartstrings, incorporate testimonials that elicit empathy, or narrate personal experiences that convey authenticity. 

By fostering an emotional connection, you not only capture your audience’s attention but also leave a lasting impression. Remember, people are more likely to remember how you made them feel rather than the specific details of your presentation. 

Embrace the emotional dimension to create a presentation that not only informs but also moves and inspires your audience.

Implement storytelling through your slides

Begin with a captivating introduction that sets the stage and grabs your audience’s attention. Structure your content with a clear beginning, middle, and end, guiding your audience through a coherent and engaging storyline. Introduce characters, whether they’re real individuals, case studies, or even hypothetical personas, to humanize your message. 

Use visuals and anecdotes to illustrate key points, creating a sense of connection and resonance. Build suspense, highlight challenges, and conclude with a satisfying resolution or call to action. 

By infusing your presentation with storytelling elements, you not only make your content more memorable but also captivate your audience on a deeper level, fostering a more profound understanding and appreciation of your message.

Try retro visuals and typography

Choose a vintage color palette, featuring muted tones or bold, vibrant hues reminiscent of bygone times. Integrate retro-inspired imagery, such as old advertisements or iconic symbols, to add a touch of nostalgia. 

When it comes to typography, select fonts that reflect the styles prevalent in the retro era, whether it’s the bold and geometric designs of the ’70s or the sleek and streamlined fonts from the ’50s. 

This aesthetic not only adds a unique visual flair to your presentation but also taps into the emotional appeal of nostalgia, creating a memorable and distinctive experience for your audience. 

Experiment with retro visuals and typography to infuse your presentation with a charming and timeless vibe.

Make use of transitions

Thoughtfully chosen transitions can add a dynamic layer to your delivery, creating a seamless and engaging flow. Experiment with subtle fades, slides, or creative animations to transition between key points. 

However, use transitions judiciously, ensuring they complement rather than distract from your content. Align the transition style with the tone of your presentation; for a professional setting, opt for smooth transitions, while a more creative presentation may benefit from playful animations. 

Well-executed transitions not only enhance visual appeal but also contribute to a more polished and professional presentation, keeping your audience focused and intrigued as you navigate through your content.

Use real people

Incorporate images, testimonials, or video clips of individuals relevant to your message—whether it’s satisfied customers, team members, or individuals impacted by your work. 

Humanizing your content fosters a stronger connection with your audience. Share personal stories or experiences to add a relatable touch, allowing your audience to connect emotionally with the real-life aspects of your presentation. 

By showcasing real people and their experiences, you not only build trust but also make your content more engaging and memorable. Remember to respect privacy and seek permission when using personal stories or images to ensure a positive and ethical presentation experience.

Use icons for every pointer

Icons serve as intuitive visual cues, making information easily digestible for your audience. Select icons that align with the content of your presentation—whether it’s data, actions, or concepts—and use them consistently for uniformity. 

For instance, employ a lightbulb icon for ideas or innovation, a calendar icon for timelines, or a gear icon for processes. This approach not only adds a touch of creativity to your slides but also aids in conveying complex information quickly. 

Icons act as visual anchors, guiding your audience through your presentation and reinforcing key points in a visually compelling manner.

Keep 1 topic per slide

Dedicate each slide to a single, clearly defined concept or key point. This strategy helps prevent information overload and ensures that your audience can easily absorb and retain the content. Embrace succinct headlines, supported by relevant visuals or concise bullet points, to convey your message effectively. 

By adhering to a one-topic-per-slide structure, you not only streamline your presentation but also provide a more digestible and engaging experience for your audience. This approach allows each concept to stand out distinctly, facilitating better understanding and retention of the information you’re conveying.

Use only 1 visual per slide

Focus each slide on a single compelling image, infographic, or chart that directly supports your key point. This approach minimizes visual clutter, allowing your audience to absorb and appreciate each visual element without distraction. 

Whether it’s a striking photograph, an informative graph, or an illustrative icon, let each visual take center stage, reinforcing the clarity and effectiveness of your message. 

This streamlined approach not only enhances visual appeal but also ensures that your audience stays engaged and retains the essential information presented on each slide.

Experiment with your design

Play with unconventional layouts, explore asymmetry, or incorporate unique graphic elements to add visual interest. Consider breaking the traditional grid structure and arranging content in unexpected ways to capture attention. 

Experiment with bold color combinations, gradients, or even texture overlays to give your slides a distinct and memorable look. Don’t be afraid to mix and match fonts to create a visually dynamic composition. 

By pushing the boundaries and experimenting with design elements, you not only make your presentation visually engaging but also showcase a sense of creativity and innovation, leaving a lasting impression on your audience.

Build a strong narrative

Progress logically, building tension and anticipation as you delve into key points. Use each slide as a chapter, seamlessly connecting ideas and creating a narrative flow. 

Introduce relatable characters or real-world examples to add a human touch, making your narrative more engaging. Conclude with a satisfying resolution or a clear call to action, leaving a lasting impact on your audience. 

A well-crafted narrative not only makes your presentation more memorable but also ensures that your audience follows a cohesive and compelling journey from start to finish.

Make your presentation interactive

Encourage audience participation through polls, quizzes, or open-ended questions to foster active involvement. Use clickable buttons or hyperlinks to navigate through specific sections, allowing your audience to explore topics at their own pace. 

Consider incorporating interactive multimedia elements such as videos, clickable images, or dynamic charts to enhance engagement. Facilitate discussions by inviting audience input or feedback at strategic points. 

By making your presentation interactive, you not only capture attention but also create a dynamic and participatory environment, ensuring that your audience remains actively engaged throughout the session. This approach fosters a more memorable and impactful experience, turning your presentation into a two-way communication rather than a one-sided delivery.

Use only black and white colors

This simplistic approach can make you stand out. It will go great if your topic is related to the art of photography.

Use contrasting shades to emphasize key points, and leverage the interplay between light and dark for visual impact. This restrained color scheme not only conveys a sense of elegance but also ensures that your audience’s focus remains on the content itself. 

Consider incorporating high-quality images or graphics with strong contrasts to enhance visual appeal. By opting for black and white, you not only achieve a timeless and classic look but also communicate a sense of clarity and professionalism in your presentation.

Add videos to your presentation (In Full Screen)

Utilize videos to add a dynamic and immersive element, capturing your audience’s attention and enhancing overall engagement. 

Whether it’s a product demonstration, customer testimonials, or a narrative sequence, incorporating full-screen videos provides a cinematic experience that complements your message. 

Ensure the videos are high-quality and relevant to the content, seamlessly integrating them into your slides to maintain a professional and polished look. 

By strategically placing full-screen videos at key points, you not only diversify your presentation format but also create a memorable and visually compelling experience for your audience.

Add a timeline to explain event

Use a visual timeline format to provide a clear overview of the sequence of events, whether it’s project milestones, historical developments, or a company’s growth trajectory. 

Place the timeline prominently on a slide, and use distinct markers or milestones to represent significant points in time. Include concise descriptions or visuals alongside each event to provide additional context. 

This visual representation not only aids in comprehension but also helps your audience grasp the temporal progression of your narrative. 

Timelines are versatile tools that can be applied across various themes, making them an effective visual aid for conveying temporal sequences in a presentation.

Use nostalgia

Incorporate elements that bring back memories, triggering familiar experiences and emotions. This could include vintage imagery, retro design elements, or references to cultural touchstones from the past. 

Nostalgia can be a powerful storytelling tool, allowing you to tap into shared experiences and sentiments. Share anecdotes or examples that resonate with a collective sense of nostalgia, making your presentation more relatable and memorable. 

However, be mindful of your audience and ensure that the nostalgic elements align with the overall tone and purpose of your message, creating a presentation that not only informs but also resonates on a deeper, emotional level.

Make your deck mobile-friendly

With an optimized design, recipients can easily view and navigate through the slides on their smartphones or tablets, providing a convenient and seamless experience. 

Whether you’re distributing the presentation via email, cloud storage, or presentation-sharing platforms, a mobile-friendly format ensures that your audience can access and review the content effortlessly, even when on the go. 

This adaptability enhances the overall accessibility and usability of your presentation, making it a practical choice for sharing and collaboration after the initial delivery.

Incorporate your social proof

Showcase testimonials, positive reviews, or endorsements from satisfied clients, customers, or industry experts to validate your message. This could include quotes, statistics, or even visual representations of social media mentions or endorsements. By integrating social proof, you not only add authenticity to your presentation but also build trust and confidence with your audience. 

Ensure that the social proof aligns with the theme and objectives of your presentation, using it strategically to reinforce key points and enhance the persuasiveness of your message. 

Whether it’s a case study, success story, or client testimonial, social proof adds a compelling layer to your presentation, influencing your audience’s perception positively.

Add the QR code of your socials

Place QR codes strategically on your slides, enabling your audience to quickly and easily connect with you on various social platforms. 

This interactive addition allows viewers to scan the code using their smartphones, instantly directing them to your social media profiles. Whether it’s LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, or other platforms relevant to your presentation, this integration fosters seamless networking and engagement. 

Including QR codes of your socials not only simplifies the process of connecting with your audience but also encourages post-presentation interaction and collaboration. It’s a modern and practical way to bridge the gap between your presentation and online presence.

Share your slide deck for reference after the presentation

Provide your audience with a downloadable link or a shareable file through email or a cloud storage platform. 

This not only allows attendees to revisit the content for a deeper understanding but also serves as a valuable resource for those who couldn’t attend. Ensure the file format is widely compatible, and consider creating a PDF version to maintain the layout and formatting integrity across different devices. 

Sharing your slide deck post-presentation demonstrates transparency, reinforces key points, and enables your audience to share the information with others, extending the reach and impact of your message.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What can i make a slideshow about.

Creating a slideshow offers a versatile platform for various topics. You might consider developing a presentation on a personal interest, such as your favorite hobby or travel experience, allowing you to share your passions with others.

Alternatively, professional achievements and career journeys can be effectively communicated through a well-crafted slideshow. 

For a more creative approach, consider compiling a visual representation of historical events, science and technology advancements, or even a visual book or movie review.

What is a good 5-minute presentation?

Crafting a compelling 5-minute presentation requires a balance between brevity and substance. Quick tutorials or how-to guides are excellent choices, providing valuable information without overwhelming the audience. Short stories with a moral or lesson can capture attention and leave a lasting impression. 

Another effective approach is to highlight key points of a more extensive topic, ensuring that the essential information is conveyed within the time constraint. Additionally, presenting a thought-provoking question can spark discussion and engagement within a limited timeframe.

What can I make a fun presentation about?

Fun presentations are an excellent way to captivate your audience. Consider delving into your favorite childhood memories, injecting humor into a typically serious topic, or sharing unusual facts and trivia to entertain and educate simultaneously. 

Funny pet stories or videos often resonate well with audiences, as do hilarious personal anecdotes that showcase your personality. You can also explore comedy or parody presentations, offering a lighthearted and entertaining perspective on common subjects.

What is in a good presentation?

A good presentation encompasses several key elements. A clear structure, consisting of a well-defined introduction, body, and conclusion, helps guide the audience through your message. Organizing content logically ensures that your presentation flows smoothly. 

Engaging visuals, such as images, graphs, or videos, enhance understanding and maintain interest. Including relevant and interesting information is crucial, while delivering the content with confidence and enthusiasm captivates the audience. 

Encouraging audience interaction or participation fosters a more dynamic and memorable experience, and ending with a call to action or key takeaway leaves a lasting impression.

What are some interesting topics to talk about for a presentation?

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An effective corporate presentation can help you present your plans, projects, and products to your target audience. Done right, it can convey ideas convincingly, captivate people, and leave a lasting impact. What makes for a great presentation? Superior storytelling, confident delivery, and – often overlooked, but most important - an immersive visual experience. Slides shouldn’t just play a supporting role in the presentation; they should be the shining star!

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How to Create a Successful Project Presentation

Written by: Unenabasi Ekeruke

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You’ve spent time working on a project that could be a potential game-changer for your company or client. Now you’re buzzing to present it to your team, investors and other key stakeholders.

Creating and delivering project presentations can be nerve-racking and you probably have one question running through your mind.

How do you get the decision-makers to understand your project or secure their buy-in?

Considering that some companies have had about 12% of failed projects in the past year, you want to create presentations that are not only convincing but memorable.

With the right project presentation deck, you can win and keep your audience’s attention long enough to explain project details and why it’s sure to succeed.

Not sure how to create successful project presentations? We’ve got you covered.

This article will show you how to set project goals and create winning presentations that take your project to the next level.

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1 Set Goals for Your Project

Before you dive into the main details of your project presentation, you want to answer these questions:

  • What is your project set out to achieve?
  • Why is it important for you and your team to achieve your set goals?
  • How do you plan to communicate your goals to your audience?

If you have to make long guesses before answering these questions, you’ve got a lot of work to do.  

Here’s what you should know. Beautiful or well-articulated project presentations aren’t a substitute for project planning. Without clear goals, your project is already set up to fail. And your investors might think, “why bother listening?” 

Many project managers tend to rush through the goal-setting phase, but we don't recommend this. That’s because you could be setting yourself up for failure.  

Once you clearly define your project goals, you can get stakeholders to buy into them. 

Now the question is, how do you set goals for your project and achieve them? One way to do that is by using the SMART goal setting method. 

Setting SMART Project Goals

SMART is an acronym that stands for S pecific, M easurable, A chievable, R elevant and T ime-Bound.  

SMART goals are a staple for planning and executing successful projects. It takes a deeper look into the finer details your audience care about, such as:

  • Project plan and schedule,
  • Project timelines,
  • Milestones, 
  • Potential roadblocks and more

For example, let's say your project aims to improve customer experience on web and mobile devices. Notice this example describes the end goal. But it doesn’t specify how you’ll work to enhance customer experience. 

Here’s how using SMART goals provides direction for your planned project. 

When setting your goals, be clear and specific about what you want to achieve in the end. 

A specific goal could be: “We want to build a responsive website and mobile app for our company to improve customer experience. This project will require inputs from our product design, software and marketing department”.

Measurable  

During your presentation, you'd have to answer questions like:

  • What metrics will you use to determine if you meet the goal? 
  • How will you know you’re on the right track? 

Having metrics in place will help you evaluate your project. Plus, you’d be able to monitor progress and optimize your project to achieve better results.

It doesn’t matter if you’re planning a short-term or long-term project. Ensure you set metrics and milestones that count towards your goal.

From our earlier example, a measurable goal could be to have: 

  • Over 100,000 mobile app downloads on Google Playstore and Apple App Store. 
  • A 20% bounce rate on your website and a 15% conversion rate on mobile and web. 

Attainable  

One of the most critical questions you want to ask during goal-setting is, “Can we achieve our set goal?” Do we have the resources to accomplish the goal within the available time frame? 

If the answer is no, then you’d have to consider what it would take to achieve those goals. This may require adjusting your goals or the resources needed to achieve your goal. 

Although it’s okay to be ambitious, you should also be realistic.  For example, getting 200,000 app downloads in one week could be overly ambitious if you’ve just launched your app. However, if you set out to achieve that goal in three months, that could make your project practicable. 

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Your project goals need to align with your broader business goals. Are your goals relevant to the growth and success of the company?  Are they worth allocating resources for?

For instance, if your company is B2B and doesn’t plan to expand to the B2C market, launching an e-commerce website would be an irrelevant goal. 

Time-Bound  

Regardless of your project type and size, you should set time frames. Setting target dates for deliverables creates a sense of urgency and motivates you to hit your goals. 

From our example above, a time-bound goal could be “We aim to achieve 100,000 mobile app downloads and a 15% conversion rate by the end of the fiscal year. Our company will launch the mobile app by Q3 with a robust marketing campaign that will run through the end of next fiscal year.”

Setting SMART goals doesn’t have to be a challenging task. Use the template below to set project goals that position your business for success. 

A SMART goals worksheet template available to customize with Visme.

Communicate Project Goals to Your Team Members 

After you've set your goals, your team will play a key role in helping you achieve them. So you ensure they understand these things: 

  • Why the project goals are in place
  • What it's supposed to deliver for your business and customers
  • How their role, team and department contributes to the success of the project

Unless you’re clear on this, the project can derail and move in all sorts of unwanted directions. 

Rather than slam the goals you’ve set on your team, make it a collaborative effort.  Spend time talking to your team and stakeholders about the project goals. 

Don't limit your communication to people within your department. You can reach out to people in other departments like sales, operations, finance, etc., to see how well your goals align with theirs. 

A timeline presentation slide available in Visme.

To give your team a better understanding, you can communicate your project goals in a variety of ways, including:  

  • Visuals (videos, images, charts, infographics, etc.)
  • Verbal presentation
  • Documentations

By doing that, you’re sure to get their valuable feedback, buy-in and commitment to the project. Plus, getting your team on board with your project plan will up your chances of successful execution.

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2 Lay Out Your Project Plan  

Once you’ve set your goals, the next big step is to outline how you'll achieve them. An excellent place to start is by organizing your project into an actionable plan and steps for execution. 

You might wonder why this step is important for creating a successful project presentation. 

Whether you’re planning a small or big project, writing a detailed plan, structure and layout puts everything into perspective. It eliminates vagueness and helps your audience grasp the project roadmap without missing the points.

Your project plan should contain the technical and non-technical project details. Therefore, you want to give yourself an edge by using a project presentation template that clearly explains all the activities and steps. 

Not only that, your presentation structure should be simple and easy to follow.

Depending on the project type, your plan could include key details such as:

  • The goals and objectives you've outlined earlier
  • Your project scope, methodology and framework
  • Project milestones, deliverable and acceptance criteria
  • Project schedule and timelines 
  • Resources and budget estimates, etc. 

A project management presentation template available to customize in Visme.

There's no hard and fast rule for laying out your project plan. However, if you want to create a memorable plan that will keep your audience engaged, you could break it down into three parts, including:

Introduction

  • Conclusion and key takeaways

Your introduction should provide a brief overview of what you’re going to talk about and why it’s relevant to your audience. You could start by writing down the project name and the executive summary. 

Think of your executive summary as an abridged version of the project plan. 

If your audience read only your executive summary, would they have all the information they need about your project? If the answer is yes, your executive summary has served its purpose. 

The length of your executive summary will depend on what you intend to cover in your project plan.  However, we recommend keeping your executive summary one or two pages long.

You can include key information such as:

  • Objectives of the project
  • Key points of the project plan 
  • Results, conclusions and project recommendations

Keep in mind that not everyone will have the time to dive into the details of your project plan.  

Having a snapshot of your project brings clarity to key stakeholders and collaborators. It also enables people who aren't actively involved in the project to understand it at a glance. 

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The body of your project plan is where you have the full project details and everything relevant to its success.

Here you can break your project into deliverables, tasks, milestones and schedules (start and end dates). 

Ensure you precisely define the resources you need to complete the project, including finances, team, time, technology, physical resources and more.

This is the part where you sum up your project plan with key takeaways. Your conclusion should include what you expect from your audience, including key action points and next steps.

Writing your intro, body and conclusion may sound like a lot of information. But instead of writing multiple pages of text, incorporating visuals can make your project presentations more effective.

By using images, videos, infographics and charts , you can capture all the vital information and help your audience understand your message better. 

Visme presentation templates are effective for visualizing different sections of your project plan. They are professionally designed and easy for anyone to craft high-quality project plans that keep their team on track. 

Use the project plan templates below to kickstart your project planning process.

A project plan template available in Visme.

3 Outline the Problem and Solution

You've just spent time crafting your project action plan. Now it’s time to communicate your project plan and goals with your audience.  

Project presentations are a lot like sales pitches. Whether you’re presenting your project plan to clients or creating a pitch deck for investors, your job is to keep your audience hooked right from the start till the end.

One of the most potent ways of grabbing your audience's attention is by highlighting their pain points. 

It’s not enough to have beautiful slides that showcase your amazing product features and project activities. 

Make sure you set up your project presentation to:

  • Outline your audience pain points
  • Emphasize how your project, product or service works to address their pain points
  • Explain how they’ll benefit from using your product or investing in your project

In a nutshell, your audience should have a clear insight into how your project makes their life better. When they’re clear on this, they’ll most likely listen to the solutions you bring to the table and take the desired action.

Don’t make sweeping assumptions about your audience. 

If you’re looking to get them on board, dedicate a slide to discuss their problems and solutions. Make them understand how your project benefits them.

A goals presentation slide available in Visme.

Not sure what your audience's pain points are? Go ahead and do these things:

  • Run a persona survey or interview existing customers. This will help you build a data-driven user persona that you can use for all types of business and marketing decisions.
  • Talk to your customer support and success team. They have close relationships with your customers, so they know their challenges and what they want. If they don’t know these things, do them a favor and create a customer success program . 
  • Interact with your community, ask for feedback and involvement. The more you engage with your consumers, the more you understand their challenges, work toward solving and get them invested in your brand.
  • Keeping an eye on relevant social media trends,  Twitter hashtags, Facebook trends 
  • Join relevant online forums like Quora, Reddit, Stack Exchange, etc. 

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4 Keep Your Presentation Slides Short

When creating project presentations, prioritize quality over quantity. Be sure to keep your slides short and simple. When you do this, your audience will be glad you value their time. 

Remember, this isn’t the time to slam your audience with lengthy and irrelevant jargon. Instead, keep your slides on topics and hit the main points without the boring and unnecessary details.

Here’s why you need to keep your presentation brief:

  • Concise presentation slides are not only powerful, but they are also memorable.
  • Studies have shown that during project or business presentations, attention levels drop sharply after 30 minutes . By creating lengthy presentations, you risk losing your audience's attention halfway. 
  • Nobody wants to sit and watch you flip tons of slides for hours. With shorter slides, you can capture your audience's attention and get them to focus on the message.
  • Most people might have limited time or have short attention spans. So they’d want to quickly digest information and move on to the next best thing. 

How do you keep your project presentations short? 

  • If your slide doesn’t add value to your presentation, it shouldn’t earn a spot on your deck.
  • Supercharge your slide deck with captivating visuals that capture more information 
  • Adopt proven methods for preparing your slide

For example, the 10/20/30 rule by Guy Kawasaki is one of the most popular methods used by experts. The rule recommends using ten slides for 20 minutes presentations (about two minutes per slide). It also specifies using a font size of at least 30 for text.

This will enable your audience to digest the messages on your screen while you’re talking. 

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Keep in mind that this isn’t an iron-clad rule for presentation. There are other rules such as Pecha Kucha method , Takahashi method, Lessig method, etc. You can adapt any of these rules to suit your project presentation needs.

5 Use Less Text and More Visuals 

Another great way to keep your slides brief yet interesting is using less text and more visuals. 

Remember, your slide should aid your verbal presentation and not replace it. So you want to avoid crowding too much information on one slide. 

Cluttering your presentation with too much text could: 

  • Overwhelm your audiences and bore them
  • Shift your audience's attention to the text, making your presentation less effective.

Instead, use one slide to present each idea. Marketing guru Seth Godin recommends no more than six words per slide .

People retain more information when it’s presented in bite-size chunks and visuals. This applies to B2B, B2C audiences, project managers and corporate executives.

About 59% of business executives say they’d rather watch a video about a topic than read about it. Hence the need to supercharge your project presentation with compelling visuals that capture and bring your audience’s attention right where you want it. 

Steve Jobs’ MacWorld Keynote presentation in 2007 is an excellent example of how to enhance your presentation with compelling visuals. 

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During the presentation, Steve Jobs used live and interactive visuals to show how the iPhone 1 works. 

Read on to learn more tips on creating engaging presentations that will wow your audience. 

With Visme's presentation maker , you can make stunning project presentations with a rich blend of text and compelling visuals. Hook your audience and inspire action with stellar project presentation templates like the one below. 

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6 Use Quality Visuals, Diagrams and Presentation Aids

Visuals are important for making successful project presentations. Beyond grabbing the audience’s attention and keeping them engaged, viewers recall 95% of a message when presented in visual form. But when shared via text, they retain only about 10%. 

There are many types of visual aids you can use in your presentations, including:

  • Graphs and charts
  • Heat and choropleth maps
  • Scatter plots 
  • Screenshots and more

Using images and videos will up your chances of getting audience engagements and positive responses to your call-to-action (CTA).  

Gantt charts , whiteboard drawings and mind maps are ideal for visualizing early-stage project designs. You can use charts, diagrams, maps and trees to present the project architecture for technology-related projects. 

A Gantt chart template available in Visme.

If you’re working on product development projects, consider adding sketches, flowcharts , models and prototypes to your slide. 

Pie charts are excellent for showing percentages. Vertical bar charts indicate changes over time, while horizontal bar charts help you compare quantities. 

Infographics are perfect for visualizing data and explaining complex information like market trends.

Here’s the interesting part. Visme has the tools you need for every job. The software allows you to add different visuals, infographics, charts and graphs to your deck and customize them to suit your needs. 

You can change design, text and background colors, add or remove legends, animate charts, etc. 

You can also use maps to represent geographic information. Or, use progress bars, thermometers, radials and widgets to visualize stats and figures as shown in the template below.

A pie chart template available to customize in Visme.

When adding visuals to your slide, don’t go overboard. Stick to a minimum of two images per slide. In addition, make sure your visuals are relevant to your project presentation.

While designing your presentation slides , always stick to high-quality visuals.  Blurry or low-resolution images or videos can be a major turn-off for viewers. 

With high-quality visuals, your presentations will be crisp and clear, even on large screens. 

The slide below is an excellent example of how to power your presentations with compelling visuals.

A team presentation slide available in Visme.

7 Pay Attention to Design 

Want to create impressive presentations that pop? If the answer is yes, you need to pay attention to your design details. Your design can make or break your project presentation. 

Whether you are an experienced designer or a novice, design tools like Visme give you an edge. You can create compelling presentation designs for your business in a few minutes.

The beautiful thing is that you don’t have to break the bank to make stunning project presentations. You'll find beautiful ready-made templates and millions of stunning royalty-free images for your slides. 

Here are tips you should consider while designing your slides.

Use the Right Color Combination 

If you want to make your presentations appealing, use color moderately. 

We get it; everyone loves color. But using too many colors can make your presentations look chaotic and unpleasant.

Your color choice can influence how your audience grasps and responds to your presentation. A general rule of thumb is to pick colors that evoke positive emotions in your audience. 

For example, warm colors like yellow, orange and red convey feelings of excitement and positivity. On the other hand, cool colors (blue, green and violet) reflect an aura of calmness. 

When combining colors, aim for a balanced color scheme. For example, if your slide or image background is dark, your text and design elements should have bright colors. This contrast will make your project presentation legible and visually appealing.

You can learn about color psychology and how to use it in your next presentation design by watching the video below. 

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Use Clear and Consistent Typography 

Optimizing your typography can make a difference in how people perceive your message. So you want to make sure your slide looks organized, professional and sends the right message. 

Here’s how you can make this happen:

  • Use fonts that embody the spirit of your brand
  • Keep your text styles consistent throughout your presentation. We recommend you stick to a maximum of three fonts.
  • Avoid fancy fonts and tiny text that strain the reader's eyes. Rather use fonts like Arial, Time News Roman, Calibri and other legible fonts suited for small and large screens. 
  • Use a font size of at least 30 for the body text and 36 for titles.

In addition, remember to present your text using the color scheme we mentioned earlier. This will keep your text visible over your background. 

Take a look at this slide from one of our presentation templates. Notice how the design, fonts and color combination blends in to make the visuals pop. 

An app presentation template available to customize in Visme.

8 Start With a Presentation Template

Whether you’re a newbie or pro, creating project presentations that pack a punch can be time-consuming.

Let’s say you’ve got a deadline looming. You’d have to deal with writing your project outline, preparing your slide notes, designing your slides, sourcing and incorporating visuals and more. 

Handling these things from scratch could slow you down or make your presentations untidy. 

Using presentation templates could save you from all the stress. They help you make professional-looking project presentations fast and easy.

Since the slides are pre-designed, you’ll find a place to insert every possible piece of content you need. Be it a progress bar, chart, graph, table, video or image, the design is right there. 

All you need to do is type your content, input data or insert the image. And boom, your presentation is ready to go. 

In addition, using presentation templates offers brand consistency in terms of font, style, layout, colors and overall design. You can customize and share templates with your project team to keep your presentations uniform. 

The title and main body slide, image and chart layout and fonts are set in the template. Therefore formatting your slide becomes a breeze—no more messy or cluttered project presentations. 

Visme has a wide selection of templates designed to make your presentations shine. You’ll find millions of pixel-perfect graphics, icons, design elements and professionally designed templates for any purpose, industry and project type. 

Regardless of your skill level, you can customize your templates like the one below. Just add your content and your project presentations will be ready in a few minutes. 

A modern presentation theme available in Visme.

9 Present Your Project Like a Pro

If you follow all the tips we shared above, you’ve probably got the perfect project presentation on paper.  Great stuff, but your job isn’t done yet. 

Your delivery is the final piece of the puzzle, and you’ve got to make it count. 

Here’s the thing. Your presentation could flop if the delivery isn’t convincing. Hence the need to plan your delivery and drive your message across with passion and enthusiasm. 

Here's how to deliver project presentations that leave an impact.

Practice Makes Perfect 

Did you know that Steve Jobs used to spend two days prepping for presentations? Yes, you read that right. 

Practice is one of the key steps to nailing your delivery. 

You can practice by reading out loud in your quiet space. While you’re at it, make audio and video recordings and watch them repeatedly.

Ask your friends and colleagues to serve as a test audience and give feedback on your presentation.

This run-through will help ensure your presentation captures the main points within the allotted time. It will also help you maintain the correct body posture during your project presentation. 

Make time to check if the equipment is working and get familiar with the settings and operations. This is especially important if you plan to use video or audio in your slides.

Start With a Strong Opening 

Your audiences could have short attention spans, so make those first moments count. With solid openings, you can hook your audience and set the mood for a successful presentation. 

Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford commencement speech at Stanford is an excellent example of having a solid opening. With over 4 million views on YouTube, it’s one of the most memorable and watched speeches in history.

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Notice how he hooks the audience with powerful anecdotes about his life, beginning from dropping out of college. And then, he goes on to share the lessons he learned in his early days at Apple, losing his job in 1985 and reflections on death. 

Here’s how to make an excellent opening speech that grabs the audience’s attention and convinces them you’re worth listening to:

  • Ask a question
  • Tell a compelling story
  • Share mind-blowing facts and statistics
  • Show captivating video and visuals that spark curiosity 
  • Open your presentation with humor 

Be sure to tailor your opening hook to your audience. To make this effective, it’d help to know about your audiences, including their likes, dislikes, cultural and ethical dispositions, etc.

If you want to learn more about making captivating presentation openings and more, read our guide on starting a presentation .

While presenting your project, focus on your audience’s needs. By doing this, you’ll build an emotional connection and drive action. 

However, don’t go overboard. Be genuine and focus on getting the points across to them. This way, you’ll gain their trust and build excitement about your project. 

Keep in mind that everything may not go as planned. It’s best to have backup materials and be flexible enough to make necessary adjustments. Preparing for unexpected events will give you more control over them.

End Your Presentation on a High Note

After you've delivered a fantastic presentation, make sure you wrap it up in a memorable way. Doing this will leave a lasting impression and nudge your audiences to take action. 

One way to end your project presentation is to use a powerful call to action. 

You can also tell memorable stories, summarize the main points and highlight compelling figures about the project. 

For example you can mention some really intriguing figures like: 

  • Expected growth rate, return on investment and profit margin
  • Potential company valuation in the next five to ten years. 
  • Projected earnings and market position etc. 

The goal is to hype your audiences and stimulate them to take action.  

You can check out our other article to learn more about ending your presentation on a great note. 

Get To Work: Create Powerful Project Presentations With Visme

Creating a successful project presentation starts with setting your goals and having a clear plan to achieve them. It also requires crafting compelling content, paying attention to design and excellent delivery.  

If you’re going to close those deals, you need a solid pitch deck to explain your project details and why it will succeed. We recommend using an intuitive project presentation software like Visme . 

Visme is the perfect design tool for creating stunning and engaging project presentations .  With Visme, you’ll have access to a wide range of features and tools to help bring your project ideas to life.  

The tool has hundreds of presentation templates, design elements, font styles, built-in stock images and videos, data visualization tools and more to make your project presentation a hit.  You can download your design in different formats and share it across multiple social media channels. 

Now you have all the tips and tools for nailing your next project presentations. Go ahead and make it memorable with Visme's project presentation software.

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