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Why Checking Accessibility for PowerPoint Headings is Good for All High-Stakes Presentations
Making Microsoft PowerPoint headings more accessible makes your slides more effective for the entire audience.
JD Solomon
Sep 82 min read
Beware of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for Checking Color and Contrast
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint’s built-in color and contrast checker doesn’t always perform well, especially when it comes to backgrounds involving images or gradients.
JD Solomon
Sep 32 min read
Why Your Visuals Need More Than Canva for Accessibility and Alt Text
Canva makes these shortcomings worse by setting up the case of "flexibility that supports creativity" versus "structure that supports accessibility.”
JD Solomon
Aug 142 min read
Is Your PowerPoint Presentation Ready for the Colorblind?
The things you do to make your presentation and reports more accessible to people with impairments make your work more understandable to all
JD Solomon
Mar 172 min read
The Power of Using a Well-Timed Pause in Big Presentations
A well-timed pause isn’t a break in your speech—it’s part of your message.
JD Solomon
Feb 242 min read
Are You Focused on the Three Act Structure in Your Big Presentations?
Focus first on the opening. Focus next on the closing. The blind spot is that they spend too much time on time on the main body.
JD Solomon
Feb 172 min read
Why Ask Simple Questions to Gain Better Insights
Simple questions feel less intimidating, making people more likely to respond truthfully.
JD Solomon
Feb 32 min read
The Bottom Fin of the FINESSE Fishbone Diagram
The Fins of FINESSE provide some helpful associations. The bottom fin of FINESSE, the audience, provides us with our balance.
JD Solomon
Jan 224 min read
How the FINESSE Fishbone Diagram Helps Technical Professionals and Project Managers
Career growth depends on using proven communication approaches in addition to hard skills.
JD Solomon
Jan 202 min read
From Wildfires to Hurricanes: Three Indicators of a Rare Event
Rare events can usually be identified within the seven categories of crisis.
JD Solomon
Jan 132 min read
Why Grammarly is Essential for Effective Writing & Communication
Online editing tools such as Grammarly are invaluable for clear and effective communication.
JD Solomon
Dec 23, 20242 min read
Remember the Alt Text for Tables in Word and PowerPoint
Alt text for tables is a small step that can have a big impact.
JD Solomon
Dec 2, 20242 min read
Three Sleeper Fonts that Create Powerful Presentations
Roboto, Raleway, and Avenir are three less common fonts that can create powerful presentations that overcome accessibility issues.
JD Solomon
Nov 18, 20242 min read
Use the Strategic Plan When Communicating Big Business Presentations
Typical Strategic Goals in a corporate strategic plan usually relate to five to eight focus areas.
JD Solomon
Oct 21, 20242 min read
Have Backup
Make sure all of the backup firepower is present. Management and the lead presenter share an essential role in making it happen.
JD Solomon
Oct 14, 20242 min read
Communicate “To," Not “At” Someone for Better Results
Screaming for help and directing someone to call 911 is the difference between talking at versus talking to someone.
JD Solomon
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Keep Your Summaries to 300 Words for Success
The average person can speak between 125 and 200 words per minute.
JD Solomon
Sep 23, 20241 min read
Use “DraftFinal” Until the Accessibility Checks Are Done
Using a “DraftFinal” file extension is one way to make sure the accessibility checks are done.
JD Solomon
Sep 16, 20242 min read
Repeat Table Headers to Improve Reading Order & Business Communication
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint make it easy to improve accessibility and understanding for everyone.
JD Solomon
Sep 9, 20242 min read
How Font X-height Improves Your Business Presentations and Reports
Calibri, Aptos, Arial, and Helvetica are smart choices for business presentations and reports.
JD Solomon
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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