Your Gemba Summit Session
A resource to help your session be a success at the October Gemba Summit.
Need more support? Email summit@gembadocs.com
Submission
- Save you slide deck as a standard PowerPoint file. No other formats will be accepted.
- Save a PDF of your presentation. This allows the AV team to check your slides match your expectations i.e. Fonts are correct, photos have loaded.
- Head to https://wkf.ms/4lV71jz
- Enter your details and upload your files
- Send!
Tips for a Great PowerPoint Presentation
Depending on your session location within the Titanic Belfast you may be presenting on a large projection screen, or on smaller mounted TVs.
1. Start with Structure
- Lead with a clear agenda slide.
- Use the “Rule of Three” for main points – people remember in threes.
- Design with a beginning (context), middle (insights), and end (action).
2. Design for Clarity
- Stick to one idea per slide.
- Use large fonts (minimum 24pt).
- Contrast text and background, light on dark or dark on light.
- Leave white space. It gives the audience breathing room.
3. Limit the Words
- Max 6 bullet points per slide.
- Max 6 words per bullet.
- Replace text with visuals wherever possible (charts, icons, photos).
4. Use Visuals with Purpose
- Only include charts that tell a story, label key takeaways.
- Use icons or diagrams to explain processes or systems.
- Avoid low-quality stock photos and clip art.
5. Keep Transitions Simple
- Stick to basic fades or appear/disappear.
- Avoid distracting animations—they rarely add value.
6. Engage, Don’t Read
- Speak to the audience, don’t read your slides.
- Use the slides to support your story, not tell it for you.
7. Practice Timing
- Rehearse aloud and time yourself.
- Edit ruthlessly if you’re running long.
8. End with Impact
- Use a call-to-action or a key takeaway slide.
- Leave time for questions.
- Thank the audience
Design Tips
- Create your slide deck in 16:9 standard ratio
- Use standard fonts to avoid issues with software/OS versions
- If using a Mac or Online tool, test your presentation on a PC PowerPoint for formatting (Office can be iffy!)
Summit Logos
If you’d like to include a Gemba Summit logo or colors at any point in your presentation, please feel free.
The brand sheet, and logo set can be downloaded via a Zip below.
