I don't think powerpoint is bad as much as meetings and presentations, in general are bad.

I don't think powerpoint is bad as much as meetings and presentations, in general are bad. Powerpoint is just a tool for that social convention. The real question is why do we continue to have low information events like meetings and presetnations? I think the answer is something the typical INTJ male wouldn't like: because its how organizations work on a social and political level. The guy running the meeting, if he does a good job, can impress brass, raise his prestige, etc. Its not a productive event in itself, though it may lead to productivity and efficiency if the ideas are sound. Usually though, they are social events to benefit the careers of certain stakeholders. The powerpoint bashing seems silly to me. You guys should be bashing meetings. There's a real forest for the trees aspect here. Amazon bans it, and instead they have everyone read a 6 page memo. Both are terrible if you ask me. 90% of meetings and presentations shouldn't exist. Stop-gap measures to "fix" useless meetings will just re-invent the next Powerpoint. tldr; the culture of meetings is broken, not the tools

Posted by drzaiusapelord on May 21, 2015, 5:34 PM

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