Reviews
Some recent reviews of Advanced Presentations by Design
Nancy Duarte: "I really like this book. So much that I’m reviewing it while on vacation. Advanced Presentations by Design takes a 10-step approach to writing and designing a presentation. Andrew Abela takes a methodical approach to creating a presentation that drives action. It’s a book that should be in everyone’s presentation library."
Six Minutes: “I wish all my colleagues would read this business communications book. … Abela achieves a rare feat with this book. He manages to maintain quite a broad scope, while at the same time providing significant depth in exploring key topics. This is accomplished through a variety of techniques: Detailed descriptions with numerous examples and anecdotes; Numerous diagrams to illustrate key concepts; and Dozens of supplementary notes in the margins, backed by a full 9 pages of references in the appendix. Nearly every claim that Abela makes is supported by a corresponding reference to an authoritative text or academic paper in communications, marketing, or visual design.”
Juice Analytics: “Before reading this book, I thought I had a pretty good idea how to make a compelling presentation; it turns out I mostly knew how to throw together a bunch of non-boring slides... If you make presentations for a living or just as a hobby, I can wholeheartedly recommend this book. Abela does an impressive job of teaching his process and keeping it interesting.”
Evidence Soup: “…provides specific evidence of what's most likely to work, and why, when you want people to *act* on something you present to them. But the book is more than a recap of scientific findings: He writes from the perspective of a marketer and business manager, offering practical, evidence-based advice about how to focus on a problem your audience has, and how to show them you can help solve it.”
Balanced Scorecard: “well worth the investment of time and money” (in Portuguese; computer-generated English translation here).
Rob's Higher Ed BI Blog: “Informal feedback gathered at the end of [reviewer's first presentation using this method] was really positive and I certainly felt the approach was both different and much more engaging. … Abela’s book is very practical and allowed me to develop the presentation step by step on and off over the course of about 4 days without going near a computer screen... The book is heavily referenced and researched and where I found myself mentally challenging some of the assertions I found (in each case) a thoughtfully provided reference to supporting material.”
Dr. Shock MD's A Neurostimulating Blog: “Easy to read very well written”