Term explanation
Vocal distractions are habits or patterns in a speaker's voice that draw attention away from the content of a message. These include filler words like 'um' and 'uh', monotone delivery, excessive speed or slowness, a rising intonation at the end of statements (upspeak), and throat-clearing. Vocal distractions reduce the impact and perceived professionalism of a presentation. They can typically be addressed through targeted public speaking practice, recording and self-review, and professional coaching.
SlideLizard CREATOR frees speakers to focus on vocal delivery. When slide preparation is handled centrally and content is always ready, presenters can invest time in rehearsal rather than last-minute formatting.
Learn more →A concept presentation introduces a new idea, product concept, or strategic direction to an audience for evaluation or feedback. It is typically used in early stages of a project — before a full proposal is developed — to test reactions, align stakeholders, or secure initial approval. A good concept presentation clearly communicates the core idea, explains the problem it solves, and outlines the key assumptions, without yet committing to a full implementation plan.
Learn moreAn internal summary is a brief recap placed within a presentation — not at the end, but midway through — to reinforce key points before moving to a new section. It helps the audience consolidate what they have heard so far and signals a transition to the next topic. Internal summaries are especially valuable in long or complex presentations, where listeners may lose track of earlier content. They improve information retention and help maintain a clear narrative thread throughout the talk.
Learn moreDiagonal communication means that the employees of a company communicate with each other regardless of their function and their level in the organisational hierarchy and regardless of their department within the company.
Learn moreA .pps file is a legacy PowerPoint slideshow format that opens directly in presentation mode rather than the editing view. Double-clicking a .pps file launches the slideshow immediately, which made it popular for distributing finished presentations to audiences. The .pps format was later replaced by .ppsx as part of Office 2007's shift to an open XML-based file structure.
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