Product Operations Program ManagerBarcelona, Cataluña, Spain
I recently completed the PMI course on AI tools for project managers, and it got me thinking—are we still sticking to PowerPoint for presentations, or have AI-driven tools started to take over? These new platforms can generate polished slides in seconds, but I’m not sure how widely they’re being adopted. Personally, I’m curious to hear from fellow project managers—have you tried AI for your presentations? Has it saved you time, or do you still find PowerPoint the best option for stakeholder meetings and project updates? Saving Changes...
Product Operations Program ManagerBarcelona, Cataluña, Spain
Mar 26, 2025 11:24 AM
Replying to Keith Novak
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One question to consider is software compatibility. Regardless of the tools you use to generate graphics, can anyone else open it and navigate the content, or did you just limit the options for distribution and delivery?
You raise a very valid point. I had to think of MS Project, a great tool, but with limited use for those who don't have a license. For AI, in addition to this limitation, there is also the data confidentiality issue! Saving Changes...
Product Operations Program ManagerBarcelona, Cataluña, Spain
Apr 07, 2025 10:06 AM
Replying to Pavan Maddi
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I’ve started exploring AI-driven tools for presentations, and they’re great for quick, polished slides. They definitely save time, but I still rely on PowerPoint for more tailored, interactive content during stakeholder meetings. It’s all about finding the right balance between speed and customization!
Thanks for your feedback, your views seem to resonate with the views expressed by other peers. Saving Changes...
Amanda HarrisLeonardo DRSSpace Coast, FL, United States
I've started using Canva more because it just seems more intuitive from a design standpoint, and especially if you're looking for brand consistency (color schemes & fonts). The presentations I create in Canva are easily downloaded as .pptx files, with speaker's notes and all. The only issue I experience from time to time is when PowerPoint doesn't have certain fonts installed. Interesting post! Saving Changes...
Because of the legal rights associated with AI scanning copyrighted images at scale and then piecing them together to form new images, I have not yet started experimenting with AI for slides. However, if intellectual property rights change further, I would consider feeding AI an existing deck and a template deck and having it clean up the deck to match the formatting. Saving Changes...
I've tried to use AI for slide creation, in the past and recently. It still doesn't quite meet my needs. I suppose I could go through several rounds of having AI refine the slides until it creates what I want, but it's easier to just make an outline and create the slides myself when I already know what I want to talk about. Saving Changes...
Nowadays there are multiple alternatives for PowerPoint, to make interesting, attractive presentations. I have a preference for Prezi software, which has a Zoom experience that facilitates the creation of immersive presentations, visually delighting the audience.
Or you can use AI tools integrated into popular presentation software like Canva, which create sets of slides in seconds and are easy to personalize according to your preferences. Saving Changes...
Paul A CapelloPMP, CSM| University of South Florida, Professional & Workforce DevelopmentBradenton, Fl, United States
Just used Gamma based on the recommendations here. The functionality is impressive. Saving Changes...
Kate FursovaSenior Project Manager| Enlighten DesignsHamilton, New Zealand
As a keen explorer and early adopter, I am continuously looking for the new and more effective AI-enabled tools for work and more. Recently, I presented a speech at the PMI NZ conference. My speech was based on research that generated a lot of content pieces and took a lot of time, so I started exploring the variety of AI-enabled platforms for presentations. My absolute favourite (quality, cost, ease of use, range of features and functionality) was Gamma - AI Instant Presentation Generator | Gamma. My main criteria was for the AI assistant to generate the first (but solid) draft to start with, based on the text file with the speech content. Gamma did that beautifully. I eventually found a discount voucher and got a Plus subscription for one month for free which gave me heaps of flexibility to build a stunning slide deck. The best part is that I can reuse the presentation on the same platform and generate carousel pages, posters and other content for LinkedIn or other social media. I tried a few others but Gamma was eventually my favourite and is now my go-to. I did try Microsoft PowerPoint web feature to generate the slide deck from the Word file, and it coped with the task just fine, but was lacking the range of visuals and layouts compared to Gamma. I would highly recommend trying different tools yourself. If they offer you a free trial - the better as you can make your mind if you need a paid subscription or not. Saving Changes...
I've tried Gamma and I tell you it is a game changer. I've prepared and edited many presentations with this tool and the presentation decks are always well received. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
AI, basically generative AI, it is just a tool. No more than that. I am using Copilot with Powerpoint just to adjust some things but at the end "human in the loop" is the key success factor. Not only for generative AI. Saving Changes...
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