We believe in empowering people and organizations through better presentations. We can create the most beautiful, inspiring, and powerful slide decks—but here’s the catch: If we don’t introduce them in the right way, explain the design choices, and provide the proper training, the result will be the opposite of empowerment. It will leave your team feeling disconnected and even intimidated.
Even with the best presentation, if onboarding is overlooked, you risk the deck never being fully utilized, wasting the time and money invested in its creation. The good news is that we have a proven process to help organizations launch their new presentations and ensure their teams are equipped to use them effectively. Here’s how we do it:
Get Everyone Onboard and Excited.
It sounds obvious, but it’s often overlooked: To ensure the success of a new presentation, it’s crucial to involve the end users in the process from the start. If you’ve decided to work with a presentation design agency like Mr.Prezident to create a key presentation, you’ll want to gather insights from those who will be using it day in and day out. This often involves including them in the briefing sessions to understand their challenges, learn about their customers, and identify their pain points with current materials.
For larger organizations, it might not be possible to involve every single person, but at the very least, give your team an opportunity to contribute before the launch. This can be done through a survey or an open feedback session. This involvement helps your colleagues feel invested in the process and excited for the new tools they’ll soon be using.
Eliminate Technical Barriers.
Now that we’ve created your new presentation, we need to ensure that everyone can use it without frustration. If the technical side isn’t set up properly, users will face unnecessary hurdles, potentially causing them to abandon the new deck altogether. To ensure smooth adoption, pay attention to the following:
Easy Access: Distribute the new deck in a way that’s easy for your team to find and access. Whether it’s through a shared drive, internal portal, or collaboration platform, make sure it’s simple and intuitive.
Clear Instructions: Provide clear guides and introductions that walk users through how to adjust content, add new slides, or customize the deck for their needs.
Template Setup: Ensure the template behind the presentation is structured correctly. This will make it easier to copy and paste old slides into the new presentation without disrupting the formatting.
Training and Resources: Offer training sessions or video tutorials for power users to ensure they’re comfortable with the new system.
Launch Together.
Once the technical setup is complete, it’s time for the big launch. But here’s a tip: Don’t just send the new presentation in an email or Slack message and wish your colleagues good luck. This approach will only lead to confusion and countless questions once people open the presentation for the first time.
Instead, Mr.Prezident will help you launch the new presentation together—ideally in a live meeting or workshop format. This is when true impact occurs. We’ll walk your team through the purpose of the new presentation, explain the design and storytelling choices we made, and demonstrate how they can use it effectively. This personalized, hands-on approach builds excitement and ensures everyone understands how to make the most of the new tools at their disposal.
Make It Their Story.
Now that your team has the tools they need, it’s important to remember that presenting is about more than just showing slides. Most people struggle with presenting, especially when the deck was created by someone else. That’s why it’s critical to help your team make the presentation their own.
We’ll work with your team to turn the new presentation into their own unique story. We’ll encourage them to view the deck as a framework to guide a conversation, rather than a script to memorize. A presentation should feel like a dialogue, not a monologue. By empowering your team to personalize their message and tell their story in their own voice, we foster greater confidence and engagement. We’ll train your team to use the presentation as a tool to share their ideas with authenticity, not just to “deliver” information.
Conclusion
As you can see, launching a new presentation goes far beyond the design phase. If you want your team to feel empowered and confident, the post-creation steps—onboarding, training, and support—are just as important as the presentation itself. By taking the time to properly introduce, train, and guide your team through the transition, Mr.Prezident ensures that your investment pays off. When done right, your team will not only be excited to use the new deck—they’ll be empowered to present it with confidence and impact. Success is guaranteed!
