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PowerPoint Parties Are the Party Trend You Have to Try—Here's How to Host One

Try these clever PowerPoint party hosting tips and ideas for a fun night.

Lauren is a former editor at Real Simple and currently serves as a senior digital editor for Better Homes & Gardens.

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All get-togethers are great, but PowerPoint parties have become popular for livening up in-person and virtual parties. PowerPoint nights give everyone something to contribute to the party's success (beyond a hostess gift ). And they're great for connecting with far-flung friends or family, as you can easily host it over Zoom or video chat.

The cool thing: All you need is a computer, a screen, and your friends' creativity to host a PowerPoint night that'll leave everyone laughing (and likely, looking to host their own PowerPoint party in the not-so-distant future). If you're ready to jump on the PowerPoint party trend, here's everything you need to know to host one of your own, plus plenty of ideas for PowerPoint presentations that will make you the hit of any party you attend.

What Is a PowerPoint Party?

A PowerPoint party takes the meeting and school presentation staple—the Microsoft PowerPoint presentation or slideshow—and makes it fun, playful, and party-appropriate. PowerPoint party attendees craft and give presentations on topics of their choice. Drinking, themed costumes , Q&As, and other fun add-ons may also be included.

A PowerPoint party can also be done with Google Slides, Keynote (the presentation software from Apple available on iOS devices), or any other presentation tool—Microsoft PowerPoint is not required. PowerPoint parties are best kept to a small group of people—it's not an activity for a crowded rager—and can be enjoyed virtually or in person.

How to Host a PowerPoint Party

To plan and host a PowerPoint party, first, gather a select group of people you think will enjoy the party. PowerPoint parties aren't for everyone or every occasion—it's something best left for smaller groups of adults, young adults, and teens. If you want to include younger kids, consider pairing them with an adult or an older child with experience giving presentations; if you want to have larger groups, consider dividing them into teams to create presentations.

When you invite people, explain the expectations of the party. What's the time limit or slide limit for each presentation? What's the dress code? Is the PowerPoint party themed? If you're hosting the party virtually , send around the link to join the video call early and avoid technical difficulties. You can allow everyone to share their screen when presenting, or you can collect all the presentations and serve as the presenter.

Don't load up your slides with text. Use your slideshow for images, graphs, and keywords or phrases that help make your point. When presenting, don't just read what's on the screen; try to use notecards to make your argument. To ensure you rule at the PowerPoint party, take your presentation for a spin or two to fine-tune what you want to say.

PowerPoint Night Hosting Tips

If you're attending a PowerPoint party, your presentation can be whatever you want it to be. (Most PowerPoint parties should be goofy—in the topic or presentation.) Use PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Keynote to fill your slideshow with images, charts, graphs, quotes, gifs, videos, and whatever else makes your point, and have fun with it. And don't be afraid to use all those weird effects that the apps offer that you never get to use in everyday work life. (Why not make that slide spin off into the ether?) Here are some other fun rules to incorporate.

Turn It Into a Drinking Game

Have presenters take a sip of their drink every time they say "um" or another filler word, or ask them to finish their drink in its entirety if their presentation extends beyond the allotted time. (Always drink responsibly, of course.) You could even pick an uncommon word or phrase—like "pink umbrella," for example—and if anyone works it organically into their presentation, the whole party has to drink.

If you're worried about people having the same topic, ask that everyone submit their topics to you ahead of time to avoid any duplicates.

Create a Dress Code

Take the party up a notch by enforcing a themed dress code. If everyone is presenting about historical figures, have them dress up like their chosen figure. You could also ask everyone to wear business attire or dress entirely in one color.

Consider Assigning Topics

While it's fun to let them use their imagination and share a wide array of presentations at your PowerPoint night, assigning a topic theme or a specific topic can give your party more structure and challenge your guests a little, too. They'll have to work up a passion for their given topic, and you can laugh at their efforts to make their presentations entertaining. (Bonus points if you choose extremely obscure topics, like how staples are made or where sand comes from.)

Award Prizes

To get everyone invested in your PowerPoint party, make it competitive. Find a great prize and create a scoring sheet with points for the quality of the presentation, the strength of the argument, choice of images, outfit choice, adherence to the time limit, and whatever other details you think are important. Have everyone score their fellow presenters (all in jest) after their presentation. The winner at the end gets the prize.

There isn't just a single Oscar awarded, is there? Consider offering prizes in an array of categories at your PowerPoint party— the wildest use of PowerPoint effects, most dedicated presenter, best costume, etc.

Share Presentations

Once your PowerPoint party is over, consider sending out the various presentations (with permission, of course) to everyone on the guest list. Attendees can relive their favorite moments and those who attended virtually can better see the fun. Who knows? Maybe they'll be inspired to host their own PowerPoint get-together.

30 PowerPoint Party Theme Ideas

Ready to host your very own themed PowerPoint party? While the Drink, Talk, Learn (DTL) PowerPoint party—in which everyone chooses a topic they're passionate about, with no themes or restrictions—is a classic option, if you want to choose a party theme , check out some clever PowerPoint night ideas below.

  • Drunk history: Presenters choose a historical figure or event and present about it. Have everyone dress like their figure or era, and encourage people to have a drink or two before their presentation to make it really interesting.
  • The best [whatever] of all time: Every presenter picks a movie, TV show, video game, board game, fictional character, food, city, etc., and everyone makes the case that their pick is the best one of all time. Keep topic selections within the same genre to spark a little friendly competition.
  • Conspiracy theories: Have everyone select a conspiracy theory and present it to convince everyone that it could indeed be true.
  • Assigning characters: All presenters pick a category—it could be dogs, foods, characters in a movie, TV show, or book, whatever—and explain who everyone would be in each group. (This is best done within a close-knit group of friends.) Presenters could explain which Harry Potter or The Office character everyone might be or which type of pasta noodle they'd be. The opportunities are endless.
  • Who survives? Rate your friends on their survival skills in several dangerous events, such as The Hunger Games, a slasher movie, or a zombie apocalypse. Be sure to share how each pal at the PowerPoint party meets their bitter end and who will survive the longest (and how).
  • Over/underrated: Each guest shares their hot take on something overrated or underrated—and shares their reasoning behind it. It can be something from pop culture, foods, a beauty product, a fashion trend, or even a hobby.
  • Cast the movie of your life: Choose who would lay your parents, your friends, your mate—and you! (Be sure to assign celebs for each of the attendees that you know, of course.)
  • Biggest regrets: Reveal it all, from highlights gone wrong to spring break shenanigans to major parenting fails.
  • Dream pets: Rank dog breeds, highlight why lizards reign supreme, or go ahead and list the magical pets you'd love to have (hello, unicorns!).
  • How-to hacks: Share your skills! Take your friends step by step through concocting your signature cocktail , getting killer deals on travel, or crafting cool nail art .
  • The perfect undercover names: Give every party member a secret agent moniker and highlight their spy-worthy skills, whether it's their next-level driving or their ability to keep a (top) secret.
  • When a favorite show jumped the shark: Narrow it down to the key moment that the show in question started its decline in quality—and make your case for it.
  • Crystal ball prognostication: Imagine where you and your friends will be in five, 10, or 20 years from now. (The funnier your predictions, the better!)
  • Worst gift ever: Chronicle the weirdest gifts you (or people you know) received—and why they're bad. Don't forget to include photos!
  • Dream wedding: Even if you're already paired off, pop in what you'd want to do to celebrate your wedding now if money was no object.
  • Bucket lists: A PowerPoint party is the perfect opportunity to see which wish list items you share with your friends—and start making plans to cross them off together.
  • Guilty pleasures: Share your favorite guilty pleasure(s), and lay out the argument why others should indulge as well.
  • Me in the multiverse: Take a cue from Everything Everywhere All at Once and imagine what your alter egos are doing in alternate realities.
  • Junk drawer archaeology: Dive into the depths of your junk drawer and share the weirdest/smartest/oldest finds.
  • Confessions: It's time to come clean on sins from your past or present and plead your case for why it had to be done.
  • Friends trivia: No, we're not talking about what the mail label says on Chandler Bing's TV Guide (though it's Chanandler Bong, if you need it for your next trivia night). Instead, quiz other guests to see how much they remember about each other.
  • Word to the wise: Keep your friends from learning the hard way by sharing a life lesson you've learned.
  • Phobias: Share your biggest (and ideally, weirdest) fears and why you're not a fan.
  • Two truths and a lie: Turn the classic party game into a PowerPoint party presentation—and see who knows you best.
  • DIY fails: Share the tales (and ideally, photos!) of projects you envisioned and how they went wrong.
  • Fandom vs. fandom : Presenters can pick their favorite fandom to discuss and (playfully) pit against other fandoms. For example, someone can bring up the classic Star Wars vs. Star Trek debate.
  • Awkward photos : We all have those not-so-photogenic moments in our lives. Whether it's an awkward family photo, an embarrassing school photo, or some other cringe-inducing memory, it's time to share with everyone.
  • Lottery dream : Share what you would do if you were to hit the jackpot and win millions in the lottery. The more lavish and outrageous your expenses, the more fun for the party.
  • Pet peeves : Whether it's the use of the Oxford comma or honking while driving, get your grievances out and tell everyone why your pet peeves should be banished.
  • Celebrity crushes : Go ahead and ask everyone to talk about their ultimate celebrity crush—past and present. They can gush about why this person is their favorite, share some eye candy, and even say what they would do if they ever met their crush in person.

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Multi color balloons and gifts depicting birthday and party theme

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Slide set having beautiful decorations for baby shower party in light room background

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PPT layouts enhanced with collection of halloween party objects forming a frame

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Decoration of colorful 3D balloons with blue color

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Four white 3D figures celebrating with party hats, colorful ribbons and balloons on black background

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A number of colorful balloons with white background

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Party theme , silhouette dancing with trees and multi colors

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Slide deck with birthday party background backdrop

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A beautiful depiction of happy new year party poster

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Six lit birthday candles balloons party pink and black background

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Party theme , having balloons with lights and colors

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Lots of multi colored balloons and ribbons on a blue colored background

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Lots of balloons and confetti for celebration party on tan background

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PPT theme featuring birthday party decoration balloon streamers hat and gift boxes

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Presentation having birthday party background with cupcake party hat and present background

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Silhouette of people dancing , with musical signs

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Close up of giftbox with beautiful large red ribbon Christmas and party symbols on gift paper

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Different colored bubbles inflated for birthday party

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PPT theme enhanced with beautiful decorations for baby shower party in room

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Lots of shinny green and blue colored party balloon's

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Balloon decoration and gift box with love symbol and stars for party

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A group of people dancing with music signs

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Presentation design consisting of vintage carnival mask in red

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A number of people dancing with colorful background

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PPT layouts having collection of pink birthday party objects in a gift box

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People dancing together with vector shapes

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Slides having colored confetti and party hat on blue background backdrop

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Presentation theme featuring curly loops from ribbon bows backdrop

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Slides featuring party background with cupcakes and confetti

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Party celebration balloons birthday dancing black background

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Slides enhanced with party hat with candy balloons and birthday candles

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15 Fresh PowerPoint Night Ideas That’ll Steal the Show

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Few things top a girls night, especially when there’s wine involved. But what’s better than a wine night with your girlfriends? Drinks and a show of course. The PowerPoint night is one of the only good things to come out of quarantine. Since then, it has blown up on every platform for its risqué and entertaining topics.  A thrilling PowerPoint presentation party is the perfect way to spice up a night-in and add some flavor to your fun! We’ve all seen viral TikTok videos of the self-deprecating yet hilarious PowerPoint categories and texted in our group chat, “You guys, we HAVE to do this.” Then the time comes to find that killer topic and your mind is annoyingly blank. Depending on the mood of your night, there are several different categories to choose from. Your idea needs to be original (sounding), relatable to your group and surprising enough to stand out.  

Here are the top 15 fresh ideas for your next PowerPoint night that’ll steal the show. 

Plus, check out the amazing gifts to spice up your powerpoint night, 1. american girl doll rice purity scores.

If you weren’t part of the American Girl Doll phase, you missed out. These virtuous dolls served as the material mentors of our childhoods, but in the wise words of Cobra Starship’s hit song, “Good Girls Go Bad.” We all know Kit Kittredge isn’t as innocent as she pretends to be. That blond bob, lavender cardigan and flat paneled floral skirt isn’t fooling anyone. It’s time to let the cat out of the bag.  

2. Recasting Your Friends as High School Musical Characters

Every friend group has a Taylor Mckessie and a Sharpay Evans. The world just wouldn’t be the same without them. Whether or not you were a basketball jock or theatre kid, this topic will always be a hit on a PowerPoint night. You can’t mess with the classics.  

3. Your Friend’s Celebrity Lookalikes

If you can nail this topic, you’re guaranteed to come out on top of PowerPoint night. There is nothing more satisfying or hilarious than putting the pieces together that your friend looks exactly like Buford from Phineas and Ferb (true story). Celebrities don’t have to be people: cartoons are up for grabs too. Let’s use this as an opportunity to establish some lasting comparisons and inside jokes people. Get to thinking!  

4. Who You’d Cast in a Live Action Shrek

If you’re looking for a more comedic take on presentation night , look no further. Not only is Shrek a funny category in itself, but casting a live action movie with no restraints on who you choose is the recipe for a winning topic. Don’t limit yourself by thinking the  Shrek  cast is the only option. Some honorable mentions are Ratatouille, Madagascar or Ice Age . Nevertheless, kudos to the mastermind behind this genius idea.  

5. Which Reality TV Show Each Friend Would Thrive on

Reality TV is a neglected realm in the world of PowerPoint nights, making this presentation idea golden. Take this as an opportunity to reflect on some of the most “quality” and “talented” TV personalities out there. Maybe your best friend would kill it on Real Housewives of New Jersey , or maybe they would channel their inner Snooki on Jersey Shore . Whatever it is, there’s a show for everyone.  

6.  What Cartoons Would Each of Your Friends Best Fit Into?

Don’t get this category confused with celeb lookalikes. This is where personalities come into play.

“ My friend is the human form of Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus . She acts literally just like her. Once we made that connection we can’t unsee it, it’s hilarious,” University of Tennessee sophomore Elizabeth Duncan said.  

This topic takes physical similarities one step further as substance is added to the argument.  

7. The Five Best Nights at College

This idea is sure to be a fan favorite. There’s no better feeling than reminiscing on a shared memory that spirals into a 30-minute session of animated storytelling. Compile your most iconic Snapchats and epic videos to create the presentation of a lifetime. This idea will incite conversation, laughter and the mutual agreement that your PowerPoint is the best one of the night.  

8. What sides of TikTok Would Former U.S. Presidents be on

As everyone knows, TikTok can get weird. There are so many segues and avenues that can lead you to content you never thought you’d see. That being said, this leads us to our eighth PowerPoint idea. It’s easier if not more entertaining to just go off looks here. For example, JFK’s face screams home renovation and clean up TikTok, while Eisenhower is a total Frog TikTok guy.   You might agree with these comparisons, you might not. However, what we can agree on is that your friends are never going to see this one coming.

9. Are They Hot or are They Tall?

Ladies, it’s time to face the facts with this sad but true PowerPoint topic . Some people prefer height over everything else, but that’s not the topic at hand. Yes, for many height is an attractive and important factor in a partner, but dare it be said…  are they just tall?  Let’s get the ball rolling on this controversial conversation.

10. Top 10 Worst Trends of the 2000’s  

This idea gives you the opportunity to take a trip down memory lane. Dust off those yearbooks and pull out those photo albums to review the iconic fashion  fails of the 2000’s. Oh yes, you know what they are. Do crimped hair, cargo pants or jelly sandals ring a bell?

“I was recently talking with my roommates about how in middle school I wore jean shorts over my pink leggings. I paired it with a green top and called it my ‘watermelon outfit’. Can’t say I miss it but it’s hilarious to look back on,” Auburn University junior Kylie Murray said.

The only good thing that came out of 2000’s trends is Lip Smackers. Nevertheless, not only will this idea be fun for your group of friends to listen to, but for you to create!  

11. Disney Characters You Would not let Hold my Drink at a Party  

To be frank, while Disney is mystical and magical, it is filled with supporting role creeps. Off the top of your head, you could probably name five to 10 Disney characters that come off a little sketchy. For example, even though the Baboon from The Lion King doesn’t give off creep vibes, he’s still too off his rocker to be trusted with any form of edible substance. Now activate that Disney+ account and comb through those childhood classics!  

12. Predicting your Friend’s Futures

It’s said that no one can predict your future but for the sake of PowerPoint night, yes they can. You can get creative and come up with each of your friends’ future starter packs. You can also leave the future up to fate through M.A.S.H. Either way, this is an easy and fun topic dive into & test the knowledge of your besties.

13. Rating Your Friend’s Drunk Snacks  

The night is coming to an end, and you leave the bar and walk toward your fridge. When the moment strikes, different foods call to different people. Spicy Cheetos are the only thing that’ll make the night right for some. For others, it’s pizza rolls and a bag of Skittles. And for some roommates, it’s turkey.

“My roommate ate a pound of turkey last semester before she went to bed. I have a literal video of her eating a bowl of turkey with a spoon a week ago. She gets straight zeroes for that one,” Auburn University junior Bess Tiller said.

Whatever floats your boat , put it in the PowerPoint.  

14. Rating the Most Attractive Fast-Food Mascots

This topic is definitely out of the box, but it’s too good not to include in this list. As a new contribution to the PowerPoint world, this idea is the perfect combination of relatable and risqué. If you take the time to research, you’ll find that food mascots have been slept on. Example number one, Tony the Tiger, for obvious reasons.  

15. Rating Your Friends as Getaway Drivers

We all have those friends who currently drive like getaway drivers without being asked (cue swerving car sound). Now is the time to give them credit. Agility, speed and the ability to swiftly maneuver through traffic, without causing an accident, are all taken into account here. Channel your inner “ Baby Driver ” and let’s put this PowerPoint night into gear!  

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Let your friends hear you loud and clear! Plus, if you need some background music, you can throw it in for some extra ambiance with this microphone.

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Just for some extra pizzazz, let the speaker give thy royal decree with this crown. No one will question who’s the ruler, then!

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Listen, if you’re going to host a PowerPoint night and you’re over 21, you might want some wine to enjoy during some wild PowerPoints. What could be funnier than coming into the living room and pulling out an icy bottle of wine straight from your bag? That’ll be sure to get the night off on the right foot.

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Lakshmi Puthanveedu • 20 August, 2024 • 6 min read

📌 We're all familiar with get-togethers for movie marathons or virtual reality gaming sessions.

But there's a new trend joining the party scene: PowerPoint parties ! Intrigued? Wondering what they are and how to throw one? Keep reading to unveil the fun and unique world of PowerPoint parties!

Table of Contents

What is a powerpoint party, how to host a powerpoint party.

  • #1 Celebrity Lookalikes
  • #2 Your friends as drunk types
  • #3 Cartoon characters
  • #4 Friends in Reality TV Shows
  • #5 Who To Play Shrek in a Live-Action Film?
  • #6 Your Friend Circle as High School Musical Characters
  • #7 5 Best College Nights
  • #8 The 5 Worst 2000 Trends
  • #9 Conspiracy Theories
  • #10 Your Friends as Getaway Drivers

Key Takeaways

Frequently asked questions.

It is a trend to use Microsoft PowerPoint software for fun activities rather than its traditional business and academic associations. In this game, participants prepare a PowerPoint presentation on a topic of their choice before the party. Participants take turns presenting their PowerPoint theme to the other participants for a set number of minutes during the party. Following the presentation, the participant must be ready to answer questions from the other attendees.

👏 Learn more: Be More Creative with More Funny PowerPoint topics

Powerpoint parties became quite popular during the COVID-19 lockdown when the distance kept people from each other. These parties allow you to interact with friends virtually without physically being in the same room with them. You can host a PowerPoint party using Zoom or another virtual meeting software, or you can do it in person.

If you are away from a group of people you love and care about, throwing a PowerPoint party is a fantastic and unique bonding experience that will allow you to share some laughs even if thousands of miles separate you.

If you're attending a PowerPoint party, you can present whatever you want. Use PowerPoint, Google Slides, or AhaSlides interactive add-ins to create your slideshow, then fill it with images, charts, graphs, quotes, gifs, videos, and whatever else you think will help you make your point. (Most PowerPoint parties, whether in topic or presentation, should be silly.)

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PowerPoint Party Ideas

We have compiled a list of unique PowerPoint party ideas to get you started. Use these to develop the theme for your own PowerPoint party.

There are several categories to choose from, depending on the mood of your night. Your concept should be unique (in sound), relatable to your group, and surprising enough to stand out.

Enforcing a themed dress code will take the party to the next level. If they present a historical figure, have everyone dress up. You could also request that everyone dress in business attire or a single colour.

Celebrity Lookalikes

If you nail this topic, you'll win PowerPoint night. Nothing beats putting the puzzle pieces together to make your friend look exactly like Buford from Phineas and Ferb. Celebrities - celebrity lookalikes , do not have to be real people; cartoons are also available. Let's use this to make some lasting comparisons and inside jokes. So, Start thinking!

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Your friends as drunk types

The emotional drunk, the sloppy drunk, and the hungry drunk—the list goes on. Insert some amusing photos of your wild drunken nights, and there you have it.

Which cartoon characters do your friends most closely resemble?

Make sure to distinguish this category from celebrity impersonators. It is where individuals' personalities come into play. "My friend personifies Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus, and she behaves exactly like her. This PowerPoint presentation party will bring out some hilarious reactions." This topic discusses physical and clothing similarities.

Friends in Reality TV Shows

Since reality television is a neglected realm in the world of PowerPoint nights, this presentation idea is gold. Consider this an opportunity to reflect on some of the most "quality" and "talented" television personalities. Your best friend would crush on Kim Kardashian or channel their inner Snooki from Jersey Shore. Whatever the case may be, there is a show for everyone.

Who Do You Think Would Play Shrek in a Live-Action Film?

Look no further for a more comedic approach to presentation night. Not only is Shrek a funny category in and of itself, but casting a live-action movie with no restrictions on who you choose is a winning formula. Be sure to think that only the Shrek cast is available. The films Ratatouille, Madagascar, and Ice Age are all noteworthy. Nonetheless, kudos to the genius behind this brilliant idea.

Your Friend Circle as High School Musical Characters

Taylor Mckessie and Sharpay Evans are in every friend group. Can you imagine a world without them? This topic will always be a hit on a PowerPoint night, whether you are a basketball player or a theatre kid. The classics must not be tampered with at all.

5 Best College Nights

It will be such a fan-favourite idea for PowerPoint party sessions. There's no better feeling than walking down a memory lane that spirals into a 30-minute session of animated storytelling about that exact moment. Make a compilation of your most iconic Snapchat moments and epic videos to create the presentation of a lifetime. The night will bring back laughter, tears, old jokes, and the mutual agreement that your PowerPoint is the night's highlight.

The 5 Worst 2000 Trends

This concept allows you to take a trip down memory lane. To review the iconic fashion fails of the 2000s, dust off your yearbooks and dig out your photo albums. You already know what they are. Do you remember crimped hair, cargo pants, or jelly sandals?

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Conspiracy Theories

Who doesn't like conspiracy theories? Pick out the most intriguing theories, ranging from the Illuminati to UFO sightings, and put them on the slide show. Trust me; it will be a rollercoaster ride.

Your Friends as Getaway Drivers

We've all got friends who drive like getaway drivers without being asked, and now is the time to acknowledge them. Agility, speed, and the ability to manoeuvre quickly through traffic without causing an accident are counting here. Let's channel our inner "Baby Driver" and get this PowerPoint night started!

Virtual parties are the best way to connect with friends, family, and colleagues. The number of opportunities is endless regarding fun PowerPoint party topics. So, let's get the party started!

What is Powerpoint Party?

PowerPoint party is a party where participants can join in, craft and give presentations on topics of their choice, with so many activities, including drinking, spinner wheel , live WordClouds , public Q&As , online quizzes , themed costumes...

What should be avoided during PowerPoint presentation?

There are few things that you should avoid when presenting, including: avoid excessive text, overloading slides with visuals, reading off the slides, lack of structure and organization, present too much information… overall lack of engagement with the audience.

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Creating an engaging presentation requires more than just delivering information—it’s about capturing your audience's attention, making your message memorable, and encouraging interaction. To help you stand out and leave a lasting impression, here are some innovative presentation ideas that can elevate your content and captivate your audience.

1. Interactive Polls and Q&A Sessions

Engagement through interaction.

Integrating interactive elements such as live polls or Q&A sessions can significantly increase audience participation and engagement. These tools make your presentation more dynamic and allow you to tailor your content based on real-time feedback.

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  • Live Polls: Use platforms like Slido or Mentimeter to conduct live polls where the audience can vote on questions or provide opinions. Display the results immediately to spark discussions.
  • Q&A Sessions: Allocate time for a Q&A segment where the audience can ask questions. Consider using a tool that allows anonymous submissions to encourage more candid questions.

Scenario: During a marketing strategy presentation, start with a live poll asking the audience about their biggest marketing challenges. Use the poll results to shape the rest of your presentation, addressing the most common issues.

2. Storytelling with Visuals

Bring your message to life.

Storytelling is a powerful technique for making your presentation memorable. Combine storytelling with compelling visuals to create a narrative that resonates with your audience and makes your message more impactful.

  • Narrative Arc: Structure your presentation as a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Introduce characters, conflicts, and resolutions to make your content relatable.
  • Visual Aids: Use high-quality images, videos, and infographics to illustrate key points and evoke emotions. Tools like Canva or Adobe Spark can help create visually appealing content.

Scenario: In a pitch for a new product, start with a story about a customer’s journey before and after using your product. Use images and video clips to illustrate the transformation, making the benefits of your product tangible and relatable.

3. Gamification

Make learning fun.

Gamification involves incorporating game-like elements into your presentation to make learning more engaging. This approach can turn routine information into an interactive experience, boosting motivation and retention.

  • Quizzes and Challenges: Include quizzes or challenges throughout your presentation. Award points or prizes for correct answers to keep the audience engaged.
  • Interactive Scenarios: Create scenarios or simulations where the audience can make decisions and see the outcomes. This can be particularly effective in training or educational presentations.

Scenario: During a workshop on project management, organize a team-based challenge where groups compete to solve a case study. Use a leaderboard to track progress and provide rewards for the winning team.

4. Live Demonstrations and Showcases

Show, don’t just tell.

Live demonstrations can make your presentation more engaging by providing practical, hands-on examples of your product or concept. This approach allows your audience to see your ideas in action and better understand their application.

  • Product Demos: If you’re presenting a new product, demonstrate its features and benefits live. Allow the audience to interact with the product if possible.
  • Live Simulations: For educational or technical presentations, conduct a live simulation to showcase how a process works in real time.

Scenario: In a tech conference presentation, perform a live demo of your software, showing its key features and benefits. Allow the audience to ask questions and interact with the software during the demo.

5. Audience Participation Activities

Encourage active involvement.

Involving your audience in activities can make your presentation more interactive and memorable. Participation activities can range from group discussions to hands-on exercises, depending on your presentation’s goals.

  • Breakout Sessions: Divide the audience into small groups to discuss specific topics or solve problems. Have each group share their findings with the larger audience.
  • Interactive Exercises: Incorporate activities such as role-playing, brainstorming sessions, or creative workshops to engage the audience actively.

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6. Incorporating Augmented Reality (AR)

Enhance the presentation experience.

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7. Utilizing Data Visualization

Simplify complex information.

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Adapt and improve in real time.

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Innovative presentation ideas can significantly enhance your ability to engage and captivate your audience. By incorporating interactive elements, storytelling, gamification, live demonstrations, audience participation, AR, data visualization, and live feedback, you can create a presentation that is not only informative but also memorable and impactful. Tailor these ideas to fit your presentation’s goals and audience to ensure a successful and engaging experience.

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MoSCoW: A SMART Way To Prioritize Your Tasks For Effective Project Management

Management today is all about prioritization- be a strategy- which some define as the art of prioritization, business analytics- deciding what is important to analyze, project management – to ensure most important areas get the right focus in the right sequence, marketing- to pick the right customer, right channels, etc or software development- to build the most important features first. Prioritization indeed is central to work, ensuring focus and achieving results.

But as teams diversify, and more stakeholders become involved in the process, so do the complexities surrounding tasks and deliverables for a project or company. As such, methods such as MoSCoW Prioritization can allow managers to prioritize certain products and deadlines in their workflows.

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MoSCoW method is a prioritization technique for managing requirements and deadlines within a project. While it is defined in the context of project management , the ideas can apply to any discipline of management. 

It is a functional tool that allows management to reach an understanding with the various stakeholders on the importance placed on various requirements and their delivery. The degree of importance identifies its placement on the prioritization list, with high importance requirements being prioritized over low importance requirements. 

MoSCoW method was originally developed in 1994 by Dai Clegg specifically for its use in Rapid Application Development . The initial scope of the technique was its use for timeboxed projects. With fixed deadlines to work with, MoSCoW gave Clegg a way to prioritize the tasks that were essential for the project, and sideline those that weren’t, in order to deliver the requirements on time. However, it soon evolved to become a key part of the latest management and prioritization thinking across disciplines.

The MoSCoW Prioritization technique consists of four categories. These categories signify the importance of the task or deliverable to the overall success of the project, as well as those that are essential for its running. 

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Each requirement that is labeled “Must Have” are non-negotiable requirements that are critical to the success of the final product or project objectives. Notably, if any requirement is noted as “must-haves”, the failure in its delivery results in the total failure of the whole project. As such, each requirement within this category needs to be delivered within its given timeframe for success. 

Should Have

Requirements labeled “Should Have” are important but ultimately not necessary for the success of the project. The absence of this product or requirement will be to the detriment of the overall project, but the final result will still be viable. As such, while these requirements need to be added if possible, they can be prioritized lower than must-haves in situations of time or resource crunch. 

“Could Have” requirements are essentially those that are desirable and should be included if time and resources permit, but their absence will not significantly impact the final product or the success of the project. They are usually additions that contribute to a user’s experience or satisfaction but do not actively contribute to a product’s overall success and can be dropped in the case of approaching deadlines and a shortage of time.

Each requirement labeled “Wont-Have” would have been struck off by the team and the stakeholders as unnecessary, least-critical, and lowest payback items. Or these could be things that are just not appropriate for the time frame. These are requirements that are dropped for the entirety of the project, or shelved for later consideration should time and resources permit and all other items have been delivered. 

How to Use the MoSCoW Prioritization Method?

Usually, the MoSCoW Prioritization Method is used early in the life cycle of a project. The final list is a collaborative effort by the team, project heads, department heads, upper management, and stakeholders. Everyone that has a vested interest in the project is expected to participate in the process of delineating the different items into different categories. This ensures smooth functioning of the project, where everyone is aware of and aligned to the project’s and stakeholders’ priorities and objectives. 

Thus, MoSCoW method allows projects to work with a broader perspective, and reach a consensus on the different tasks enabling effective decision making .

In order to achieve maximum effectiveness in using the MoSCoW Prioritization Method, there are certain things to keep in mind. 

Balancing the Priorities

When deciding on the Must Have priorities, it becomes important to understand exactly what those are. A method to gauge Must Haves is by defining a product’s minimum usable subset. This is an articulation of the minimum requirements of a project for it to be viable, functional and by all accounts, considered a success. 

And other priorities, therefore, automatically become a contingency wherein beyond the must-haves, there is no outright effect on the functionality or success of a project. 

Balancing all the categories of prioritizations becomes key in successfully managing a project using MoSCoW. Having more must-haves than possible or viable for a team is a one-way ticket to disaster. A good rule of thumb is to have a maximum of 60% of your tasks and team effort be for must-haves. This leaves room for the team to build confidence in their work and their ability to deliver on time. 

Defining Prioritization Categories

Must-haves are generally easy to identify when discussing priorities within a group of people. However, the difference between Should Have and Could Have priorities is subjective and can be a point of contention if there are drastically warring views on the same.

Therefore, it is always a good idea to be extremely clear about the definitions and scope of the categories in question with an upfront discussion about the same with each stakeholder. 

When to Prioritize

This primarily refers to any new requirements that come up during the process of working on the project. New requirements will need to be categorized under the MoSCoW technique, but they cannot be too disruptive to the process that is already underway. Most importantly, they should not interfere with the previously agreed-upon limit of 60% of work being under must-haves, as that can be an instant demoralizing element for the team. 

Knowing when to prioritize any new requirements is key to the smooth functioning of a project.

Reviewing Priorities

At the end of each deliverable or project increment, all priorities need to be re-examined and discussed with the stakeholders. The working process often highlights misplaced and missing priorities, and those need to be included for the next deliverable. It is also important to review all priorities as a low-priority task may now have greater importance in the project. 

SlideUpLift offers a vast collection of pre-made presentation templates that can be used to present your MoSCoW Prioritization Technique to all stakeholders and team members, becoming an effective tool for business and professional communication. These presentation templates are visually engaging and creatively built to showcase your MoSCoW method effectively. Each PowerPoint template is fully editable and uses visual elements such as graphics, colors, and shapes to present information in a professional way, saving you the time and effort that goes into creating beautiful and complex project management presentations . 

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MoSCoW method is a great tool for prioritization, especially for projects that are time-sensitive and need a system that allows them to prioritize tasks for delivery. While there are watch-outs and things to be mindful of as mentioned earlier, this technique can save you tons of time and help define and achieve success on your next project.

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