Now, there are more structured “scientific methods” for doing it and I’ve begun to open my mind to learning, and teaching, better ways.
Many of us learned the hard way about how to build a business through trial and lots of error. Although I have a lot of hands-on, practical knowledge, I have really learned a lot about the academic side of entrepreneurship.
It has been a real pleasure working with CCEI Director Michelle Cote, and Dr. I’ve been helping design a new summer business accelerator program as well as mentoring student and faculty members with their startups. This organization is part of the UConn School of Business and is run by some incredibly smart and talented people. I still have plenty of other things to keep me busy. Aside from being a PITA at home, I’ve been a part-time Entrepreneur-In-Residence for the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. So, hey, wait a second…I want to do something different…and here is this fairly large project with a whole bunch of things that I know nothing about…wow, this could be fun!Īs it turns out, me getting in the middle of her $#!^ was really not such a great idea. Just yesterday, she threatened to call Lena, one of my trusted Direxxis managers, to see how the hell she dealt with my constant questioning and micromanaging for all those years.īut, that’s OK. My wife is a very experienced interior designer and has been in business for close to 20 years and really knows her stuff. We bought a house in need of renovation in Stonington, CT. However, I did need a mental break and so, I decided to do some mind-clearing activities for a while. My mind goes day and night with thoughts and ideas. Direxxis was my fourth company so I’m far from throwing in the towel now.Īnd now for something completely different If you know me, you know that I live and breathe business and innovation. I am extremely thankful for the amazing team at Direxxis who embraced the vision and worked so hard for these 10+ years and who also continue to bring positive energy and growth to the company.Īt the end of June, I made the difficult decision to depart Broadridge.
It couldn’t have been a better fit since the people at Broadridge are fantastic and it was a great fit from the product perspective as well. In March of 2015 my company was acquired by Broadridge Financial Solutions. Sometimes it is easier to just give in than to explain. Me: “Well, my company, Direxxis, was acquired in March of 2015 by Broadridge and…” Do not take more time and effort preparing the Powerpoint slides than studying its content.Recent conversations in my life go something like this: Use a laser(something like that) to show specific points. įinal Considerations Dose the number of slides. Exhibit an image referring to the topic when is the time for oppening the debate with the audience. Images Picture=1,000 words Use images to complement your message – not for decoration. Use bold or colour rather than italic or Underline. Not appropriate.Ĭolour and design Contrast the text with the background. Abstract Keywords : Monteiro Lobato, Peter Pan, Don Quixote, Dona Benta, Adaptation. retellings of Peter Pan and Don Quixote Dona Benta Yellow Woodpecker Farm Emília Pedro Narizinha - negative comments on Brazilian society in Peter Pan Lobato’s imprisonment in 1941. Monteiro Lobato : - children’s literature - political, economic and educational ideas. Use sans-serif fonts ( Verdana or Arial). Just use capital letters when it is necessary.
Text Use words or phrases instead of sentences and paragraphs. Even in the academic area students set up their presentations with some unnoticed details which can compromise the whole or some part of the presentation. Introduction Preparing a PowerPoint presentation is not very simple. Group 3 : Gydion Kummer Laura Kneipp Ramon Gomes Washington Friaça Preparing and Presenting PowerPoint slidesĪim To give some tips on how to prepare PowerPoint presentations for academic purposes.