Presentation Guidelines

RIMS has designed a PowerPoint template with the 2008 Conference theme. We ask that you use this template in its entirety for your presentation and handouts. If you wish to add your company logo, feel free to do so but do not remove the RIMS Conference logo. The template has a very light blue background. Depending on the program you are currently using XP or Vista, please make sure when you download the template that the background color is not grey but a hint of blue.

Bullet point your key words
Do not use small fonts
Do not use acronyms
Keep as simple as possible
Always check grammar and spellings

Download the RIMS 2008 PowerPoint Template (For Vista Users)

Download the RIMS 2008 PowerPoint Template (For XP Users)

Seven Steps to Better Presentations

Maximize Your Eye Contact: Focus on one person at a time - about 5 seconds. Finish your thought, then move on to someone else. Eye contact is a significant skill to master. It allows you to connect on an emotional level with your audience.
Don't Forget to Breathe: Breathing is the base for a relaxed, strong voice. If you hold your breath, you will sound nervous.
Use Body Language Wisely: Balance your stance before you start talking, use gestures to emphasize key words and move with a purpose. Before you walk left or right, shift your focus to someone on that side of the room
Conquer to Content: The more organized the information, the easier it is to deliver and understand. State your idea, support it with examples and summarize your main points.
Control Questions and Answers: Select a questioner, but don't point. Look directly at the person and listen to the issue. Rephrase the question, addressing the group.
Observe the Audience: Pay attention to their non-verbal clues.
Practice, Practice, Practice.

The RIMS 2008 Conference Logo should be used in its entirety (do not dissect logo). Refer to the conference as RIMS 2008 Annual Conference & Exhibition.
JPG format, 300dpi, EPS format

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