Question

The main reason for "death by PowerPoint" is that presentations are all so different from each other. True or False

Answer 1

False.

“Death by PowerPoint” usually comes from bad choices, not from presentations being different. Common causes:
- Slides overloaded with text or data (cognitive overload).
- Presenter reading slides verbatim instead of adding value.
- No clear structure or single message — too many ideas at once.
- Poor visual design (tiny fonts, low contrast, distracting animations).
- Mismatch between pacing and slide content.

Fixes: one idea per slide, minimal text, strong visuals, clear story arc, and rehearse so slides support — not replace — your talk.