Create the presentation from the standpoint that you will be presenting your finished project plan to your stakeholders.Your presentation should consist of at least 15 slides, not counting the title slide and reference slide. Your presentation should include the components listed below.
Title slide
Project name and project manager name (you)
Goals of the project (reason for undertaking the project/anticipated benefits)
Project cost estimates
Project structure (functional, matrix, or projectized) with a definition of the structure
People/departments involved in the project
Timeline for completion (start date/estimated completion date)
Work breakdown structure (WBS) of the project
Three of greatest risks in your project, their effects on the project, and your response to the risks
Parts of the project that will be outsourced
Six primary environmental factors that would affect the project when it is taken internationally
Description of culture shock that may be experienced by employees who go overseas to work on the project and strategies for coping with it
References slide
Some general guidelines to follow whenever preparing PowerPoint presentations are listed below.
Design your presentation with the back of the room in mind. It is important that everyone can easily see and read the content.
Select a professional-looking slide design (appropriate for the presentation/audience). White text on dark background is the easiest for the audience.
Use font size of at least 24.
Use color and graphics when appropriate.
Follow the 6 x 6 rule (no more than six lines per slide/no more than six words per line).
Utilize the Notes function to add your talking points.
Avoid complete sentences whenever possible; bullet points work best.
Add slide transitions to enhance the audience’s experience.
Make this a WOW presentation!
