Why you may ask?
- Creating "PPT decks" is often mistaken for work. You may get paid for it, but it's not ultimately creating anything. It's simply a means of communication - just like talking or emailing or writing a report. To this day, I simply can not understand why so many people in the business world get a boner from a nice waterfall chart or a bunch of business jargon (maybe they just need this bot)
- They take a lot of time. Sadly, I've rarely been on the receiving end of a nice, crisp PPT deck -- when I am, they seem fine, even a bit insightful if done well. On the other hand, I've spent years on the other end. You know what I've learned from that? They take a lot of f*ing time (especially ones that become the size of books). Re-shaping boxes and adding transparencies is not worth anyone's time.
- They can be painfully boring. We've all been there. The fortunate ones are able to sneak onto their phones or daydream about living in a hut in Goa (maybe that's just me). The unfortunate ones fall asleep and get caught.
So, what are some good alternatives, you may ask:
- Nothing! Do you bring powerpoint presentations to dinner parties? to a catch-up with your parents? to brunch? (if yes, you need help). Why the hell do we need them for every discussion at work?
- Cool Alternatives. Prezi is pretty cool. I'll accept a boner for that
- GIF. Regardless if you like Obama, you have to admit the chart below is pretty awesome. It makes a point in 5 seconds. BOOM.
PS - I just wrote boner 2x in the post above. I never say that word in real life. Apparently, I'm more crass when writing (news to me).
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