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Microsoft.com launches BBP site New story templates from readers Book a workshop for your group Interested in BBP certification? Photo resources and articles Once_upon_a_time.ppt | |||||||
| June 2005: Get Inspired by New Story Templates from Readers In this month's issue: Microsoft.com launches a new resource area to support the Beyond Bullet Points book. Also, get inspired by a set of story templates written by readers, find out about a new BBP certification program, and catch up on the latest low-cost photo resources and weblogs. |
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| Microsoft.com launches new Beyond Bullet Points resource area | ||||||||
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Microsoft Office Online has launched a new practice area devoted to the Beyond Bullet Points book. Visited by millions per day, Microsoft.com is continuing to acquire new material to help people communicate more effectively. The BBP multi-part site is aligned with the three sections of the book, and features extensive book excerpts, articles and demonstrations - visit it here. |
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| Get inspired by new story templates written by readers | ||||||||
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| Interested in a little inspiration to jump-start your own communications? Just take a look at some of the fantastic story templates that readers have created on the discussion board. Examples include: teaching a 3-day workshop, demonstrating software, electing condo management, and introducing a 3-year training program. Take a sneak peek at their Act I statements here. |
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| Book a Beyond Bullet Points workshop for your organization, in-person or online | ||||||||
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| If you'd like a demonstration of the Beyond Bullet Points approach in action, consider a workshop for your group. These highly-interactive sessions feature fun and engaging exercises such as Visual Improvisation, as well as an Extreme PowerPoint Makeover where I work with a volunteer to apply the BBP approach from beginning to end. For more details, visit the workshop page. | ||||||||
| Interested in becoming certified in the Beyond Bullet Points methodology? | ||||||||
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| A number of people have expressed interest in becoming certified in the Beyond Bullet Points methodology, so they can teach it to others. I'm more than happy to set up a program, and have drafted up an outline for a four-part plan -- if you're interested in finding out more, or in adding your thoughts to the discussion board, you can do so here. | ||||||||
| Check out resources for low-cost photos and inspiration | ||||||||
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| There are a number of great resources that can help you communicate more effectively. Besides the new posts on the BBP blog and discussion board, Robin Good has a great post about low-cost photo resources. Also check out the fresh crop of presentation-related weblogs, including Presentation Zen, Presentation Coach, Visual Being, and Design at the Edge. | ||||||||
| "Once_upon_a_time.ppt" - Telling meaningful stories with PowerPoint | ||||||||
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| Andy Goodman is a consultant who helps people in non-profit and public interest organizations to communicate more effectively. He has an interesting new book being released in December; in the meantime check out his recent newsletter featuring the BBP book here (PDF). Other BBP interviews this month include Management Consultant News and About.com. | ||||||||
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