How to rethink PowerPoint

Survey: Trust increases when employees are included | Today's hybrid workplace is a preview of tomorrow's | Why setting big goals is an important act Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( July 30, 2021 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading Edge [] [Survey: Trust increases when employees are included]( The pandemic has increased trust in organizations that brought employees into planning and decision-making, writes Randy Conley in analyzing survey data. "Openly, honestly, and transparently sharing information about workplace metrics on productivity, collaboration, and innovation are paramount to creating trust in the organization's decisions," Conley writes. 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"Shooting for the stars requires stretch goals that might feel uncomfortable to some, yet clear goals and achievable growth metrics make it possible," McLean writes. Full Story: [Chief Executive]( (7/29) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Smarter Communication [] [How to rethink PowerPoint]( PowerPoint is synonymous with slide decks at this point, but you don't always need slides to get your point across, writes Stephanie Scotti. That said, Scotti offers advice for how to put together a concise, thoughtful slide deck and argues for presentations where the audience can "easily glance at your media, grab the key information, and turn their attention to what you are saying." 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