Showing posts with label chart. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chart. Show all posts

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Segmented cycle chart for presentation

Most of repeated process of general system is constructed by interconnecting of sub-systems. A life cycle of particular project or process is clearer to be explained to audience through cycle chart.

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 provides many of illustration diagrams that we can found in SmartArt menu. One of interesting diagrams is Segmented Cycle that suitable to show a progression or sequence of stages, tasks, or events in circular flow. It emphasizes interconnected pieces of elements that might be phases, sub-systems, etc.

Once you have created the object, fill the text with representative key words as your need, and then select the color through design menu. Moderate effect will show an eye catching scheme for most of diagram type. A clear diagram using segmented cycle can help you to make a great illustration within your presentation.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Comparison chart for presentation

Rather than explaining two crossed sides using paragraph or conventional list, comparison chart can be chosen as good alternative for your presentation file.

You can use textboxes and relevant icons for a clear and structured confrontation do’s and don’t’s or visualize advantages or disadvantages. Choose crossed colors or icons to emphasize your messages, e.g red and green, yellow and purple, etc.

A conclusion or summary is recommended to be put below the chart so your presentation become more effective.


Timeline chart for presentation

We often work for project planning or monitoring. Using combination of TextBoxes and Callouts in Microsoft PowerPoint, you will able to create simple and clear Project Timeline Chart.

This chart helps us to visualize events within a certain time or within a periodical section between two dates. It is also particularly suitable for visualizing chronological sequence, milestones or a corporate history.

There are many options to form a Timeline chart. Choose the most suitable one for your needs. Remember that the goal is to deliver your messages or points to audience; the simple chart doesn’t mean bad for your presentation.