PPT - Powerful Presentation Techniques

UC Requires MBA Applicants to Submit PPT Show

In yet another example of the ubiquitous use of PowerPoint in the business world, the University of Chicago will require prospective students to submit a PowerPoint presentation as part of their application package according to the Associated Press.  In an interesting twist on the mind numbing reputation associated with PowerPoint, the University sees the four page PowerPoint presentation as an opportunity for students to showcase their creativity in a way outside the school required responses in the application process.  The presentations do have a couple of rules "no hyperlinks, and no video".

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If you're looking for PowerPoint and Presentation Skills training for your organization give me a call (608) 255 4092 or e-mail me.  I'd be happy to discuss a customized or semi-custom program to meet your needs.  I've offered PPT - Powerful Presentation Techniques training for MBA students at Marquette University for the past 4 years.

Blog Posting - Small Business Times Milwaukee Biz Blog

I've written a brief posting for the Small Business Times Milwaukee Biz Blog on the importance of developing a Web 2.0 strategy "Your Company Needs a Web 2.0 Strategy".  The posting is the first in a series of periodic postings I'll be making to the Small Business Times blog and follows the publication of a similar article in the print version of Small Business Times. 

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"The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter."

Mark Twain

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"No one means all he says and yet very few say all they mean, for words are slippery and thought is viscuous."

Henry Adams

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"I stand by all the misstatements I've made."

Dan Quayle

New Column in Wisconsin Technology Network - Online Retailing Tango is Adding Some Steps

I've written a new column for the monthly Buzz Networks series in Wisconsin Technology Network.  The article, "Online Retailing Tango is Adding Some Steps" discusses the impact of the Internet on retailing.  Even with online sales at only about 5% of total retail sales the Internet has had an immense impact on the retailing word both for those selling online and those competing with online sellers.  This article gives insights into some of the developments in online retail.