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Unlocking the Potential of PowerPoint in the AI Age

In an era dominated by generative AI, the tools at our disposal require us to rethink traditional approaches. "AI Era PowerPoint Utilization Vol. 8: Leveraging Existing Assets for Presentation Creation" is a free online seminar presented by C&R Corporation on September 25, 2026. This seminar aims to guide participants through the process of optimizing PowerPoint use in light of AI developments, ensuring that presentations are not only made quickly but effectively communicate key messages.

The evolution of AI has made it easier than ever to create slides, but many still face persistent challenges. Issues like a lack of coherence in presentations, struggles to showcase a company's unique identity, and the often-repetitive process of creating slides from scratch have become common. This seminar emphasizes the importance of discerning which components of slide creation should be automated by AI and which should be carefully crafted by the presenter, thus moving away from mere automated production to creating presentations that are engaging, reusable, and valuable assets.

Focusing on Reutilizing Assets

Vol. 8 of the seminar will emphasize the ability of PowerPoint to effectively leverage existing assets. Participants will learn how to efficiently utilize accumulated data and resources, including techniques to integrate Excel data seamlessly. The session will cover how to borrow slides from other presentations effectively, as well as provide guidance on the appropriate usage of formatting options to enhance both efficiency and quality in document preparation. By not only creating new content with AI but also refining and enhancing past accomplishments, attendees will discover the intrinsic value that PowerPoint brings to an organization.

The seminar is designed not only to instruct but also to equip participants with practical techniques to avoid treating previous documentation as disposable. Instead, the seminar seeks to promote the idea of turning past materials into knowledge assets for both organizations and individuals.

What to Expect in the Seminar

• - Integration with Excel: Learn how to draw insights from your Excel datasets and incorporate them into PowerPoint.
• - Effective Slide Reuse: Tips on how to intelligently repurpose slides from other presentations to maximize impact.
• - Mastering Formatting: Understanding the distinctions between clearing formatting and copying formats to streamline the slide creation process.

Event Details

• - Date: September 25, 2026
• - Time: 19:00 - 20:00 (JST)
• - Location: Online
• - Speaker: Toshimi Furusawa, a small business consultant and IT coordinator and CEO of Wands One. Furusawa has been instrumental in improving productivity through IT solutions since 2001 and has expertise in teaching Office applications in a simple, effective manner. He has published several works on Excel and is dedicated to enhancing productivity in the small business sector.

Cost and Registration

• - Fee: Free
• - Capacity: 60 participants
• - Registration Deadline: September 25, 2026, at 20:00

Interested individuals can learn more and register for the seminar here.

Additional Information

Furusawa's contribution to IT consultancy has been pivotal in aiding small businesses to realize their potential. His publications, such as Automating Data Aggregation with Excel Power Query and Mastering Advanced Data Analysis with Excel Power Pivot, reflect his knowledge and thorough understanding of the field. For inquiries regarding his training or lecturing services, please contact him directly using the provided links.

C&R Corporation has advocated for professional growth among creators since its inception in 1990. Its mission focuses on enhancing the lifetime value of professionals in various industries, continually striving to create environments that allow creators to maximize their abilities.

For more training services tailored to businesses, such as Office process improvement and foundational Excel education, please explore the links provided for additional seminars and courses.

Contact Information

For inquiries about this seminar or further assistance, contact the PEC Office at C&R Corporation using this email: [email protected].

Join us and take the first steps in transforming your PowerPoint presentations into powerful communication tools in this generative AI era!