SMP

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SMPs, Strategies Projects
Title Slides Your audience needs to know who you
are and what you are going to talk about. Give
your presentation an opening slide showing the
title of your presentation, your name and
position or job title. Keep it simple. Your
audience is far more likely to be distracted at
the start of the presentation, when they are
still settling down. Job titles should be kept to
a single phrase - Managing Director or Events
Manager - and qualifications used only if they
are strictly relevant to your audience or
presentation. Your closing slide should mirror
the opening one, showing the title of the
presentation and any contact details, if those
are relevant. You can duplicate blank title
slides, either by holding down Ctrl and
click-dragging into the desired position in Slide
Sorter mode (View - Slide Sorter), or by using
Insert - New Slide - Title Slide.

• Niall Hall, Lower Severn Area

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Graphics Slides Graphs, tables and photographs
can give focus, colour and interest to your
presentation - if used sparingly. Do not mix
graphics and explanatory text on the same slide -
anything which distracts from the main focus, or
reduces the space available for the graphic
element should be avoided. Generally, photographs
should be shown in full screen and any graphs
originated within PowerPoint rather than pasted
in from elsewhere. In all cases, keep detail to
the absolute minimum needed to show a trend or
movement. In all slides using graphics, you
should make every effort to preserve the dynamic
white border at upper, left and lower edges of
slide. This version of the slide template,
without horizon, should only be used for graphics
and not for text.
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• Calls for Flood Defence Operating Authorities to
  adopt a strategic approach to dealing with flood
  risk
• Aim is to improve decision making for investment
  in sustainable flood alleviation and coastal
  protection through improved appreciation of
  issues within a strategic framework
• The strategies are intended to enhance the
  ability to respond to changing conditions
  (Climate Change) whilst continuing to provide
  appropriate protection for life and property
• This approach continues to be supported by the
  Government latest initiative Making Space for
  Water

Graphics Slides Graphs, tables and photographs
can give focus, colour and interest to your
presentation - if used sparingly. Do not mix
graphics and explanatory text on the same slide -
anything which distracts from the main focus, or
reduces the space available for the graphic
element should be avoided. Generally, photographs
should be shown in full screen and any graphs
originated within PowerPoint rather than pasted
in from elsewhere. In all cases, keep detail to
the absolute minimum needed to show a trend or
movement. In all slides using graphics, you
should make every effort to preserve the dynamic
white border at upper, left and lower edges of
slide. This version of the slide template,
without horizon, should only be used for graphics
and not for text.
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Graphics Slides Graphs, tables and photographs
can give focus, colour and interest to your
presentation - if used sparingly. Do not mix
graphics and explanatory text on the same slide -
anything which distracts from the main focus, or
reduces the space available for the graphic
element should be avoided. Generally, photographs
should be shown in full screen and any graphs
originated within PowerPoint rather than pasted
in from elsewhere. In all cases, keep detail to
the absolute minimum needed to show a trend or
movement. In all slides using graphics, you
should make every effort to preserve the dynamic
white border at upper, left and lower edges of
slide. This version of the slide template,
without horizon, should only be used for graphics
and not for text.

• Tiered approach that adjust in scale, detail and
  time frame as progress is made through the tiers
• Analysis looks at 4 key decisions about how to
  proceed with the management of a considered
  location

• Do nothing
• Hold the line
• Retreat the line active
  intervention separates this from do nothing
• Advance the line

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Graphics Slides Graphs, tables and photographs
can give focus, colour and interest to your
presentation - if used sparingly. Do not mix
graphics and explanatory text on the same slide -
anything which distracts from the main focus, or
reduces the space available for the graphic
element should be avoided. Generally, photographs
should be shown in full screen and any graphs
originated within PowerPoint rather than pasted
in from elsewhere. In all cases, keep detail to
the absolute minimum needed to show a trend or
movement. In all slides using graphics, you
should make every effort to preserve the dynamic
white border at upper, left and lower edges of
slide. This version of the slide template,
without horizon, should only be used for graphics
and not for text.

• The SMP provides a basis for sustainable coastal
  defence policies and to set objectives for future
  management

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Graphics Slides Graphs, tables and photographs
can give focus, colour and interest to your
presentation - if used sparingly. Do not mix
graphics and explanatory text on the same slide -
anything which distracts from the main focus, or
reduces the space available for the graphic
element should be avoided. Generally, photographs
should be shown in full screen and any graphs
originated within PowerPoint rather than pasted
in from elsewhere. In all cases, keep detail to
the absolute minimum needed to show a trend or
movement. In all slides using graphics, you
should make every effort to preserve the dynamic
white border at upper, left and lower edges of
slide. This version of the slide template,
without horizon, should only be used for graphics
and not for text.
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• The TSS provides a long-term (50 year) framework
  to manage flood risk and provide a short term
  plan for investment into flood risk management
  schemes

Graphics Slides Graphs, tables and photographs
can give focus, colour and interest to your
presentation - if used sparingly. Do not mix
graphics and explanatory text on the same slide -
anything which distracts from the main focus, or
reduces the space available for the graphic
element should be avoided. Generally, photographs
should be shown in full screen and any graphs
originated within PowerPoint rather than pasted
in from elsewhere. In all cases, keep detail to
the absolute minimum needed to show a trend or
movement. In all slides using graphics, you
should make every effort to preserve the dynamic
white border at upper, left and lower edges of
slide. This version of the slide template,
without horizon, should only be used for graphics
and not for text.

• Identify areas at risk of flooding
• Identify potential flood risk management options
• Appraise options against technical, economic
  environmental criteria
• Identify preferred flood risk management options
  any environmental constraints enhancements
• Provide action plan for implementation further
  work

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• Tiered approach that adjust in scale,

Graphics Slides Graphs, tables and photographs
can give focus, colour and interest to your
presentation - if used sparingly. Do not mix
graphics and explanatory text on the same slide -
anything which distracts from the main focus, or
reduces the space available for the graphic
element should be avoided. Generally, photographs
should be shown in full screen and any graphs
originated within PowerPoint rather than pasted
in from elsewhere. In all cases, keep detail to
the absolute minimum needed to show a trend or
movement. In all slides using graphics, you
should make every effort to preserve the dynamic
white border at upper, left and lower edges of
slide. This version of the slide template,
without horizon, should only be used for graphics
and not for text.
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Graphics Slides Graphs, tables and photographs
can give focus, colour and interest to your
presentation - if used sparingly. Do not mix
graphics and explanatory text on the same slide -
anything which distracts from the main focus, or
reduces the space available for the graphic
element should be avoided. Generally, photographs
should be shown in full screen and any graphs
originated within PowerPoint rather than pasted
in from elsewhere. In all cases, keep detail to
the absolute minimum needed to show a trend or
movement. In all slides using graphics, you
should make every effort to preserve the dynamic
white border at upper, left and lower edges of
slide. This version of the slide template,
without horizon, should only be used for graphics
and not for text.
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How does the strategy approach fit in with
Making Space for Water?
Text Slides Use bullet points to give emphasis to
what you are saying - not to duplicate it. Keep
them simple. Use a maximum of 6 bullet points or
sub points per slide. The font and point sizes
have been set in these masters at 28 for body
copy and 36 for headlines. These should not be
altered under any circumstances - in any event,
anything less than 28 point will not be legible
once projected. Slide transitions and effects
should be kept simple and to a minimum.
Audio-visual aids are there to support and
emphasise the key points of what you are saying,
not distract your audience by flying across the
screen in multi-colours complete with bells and
whistles sound effects. Remember - slides are a
visual aid to presentation, not an end in
themselves.They can enhance a good presentation,
but will not rescue a boring or badly-planned
one. When using bullet points it is better to
reveal them one by one, as you speak to the
points, rather than to bring everything up on
screen at once. Again, you want your audience to
listen to what you are saying now - not what you
are going to say in two minutes. Likewise - if
you are using handouts, keep them until the end
of your presentation. Nothing is more
demoralising than the sight of the audience
reading your notes instead of listening to you.
Graphs, tables and photographs can give focus,
colour and interest to your presentation - if
used sparingly. Do not mix graphics and
explanatory text on the same slide - anything
which distracts from the main focus, or reduces
the space available for the graphic element
should be avoided. Generally, photographs should
be shown in full screen and any graphs originated
within PowerPoint rather than pasted in from
elsewhere. In all cases, keep detail to the
absolute minimum needed to show a trend or
movement. In all slides using graphics, you
should make every effort to preserve the dynamic
white border at upper, left and lower edges of
slide. Dont overdo it. The audience has come to
hear you speak, not to see how clever your
presentation is. Any element - graphic or
otherwise - becomes boring if it is over-used.
Make sure your graphics are large and good
quality (no blurry thumbnail photos or spidery
graphs with illegible text) as Powerpoint is
ruthless with poor (and not so poor) graphics.
Photos should be scanned at a minimum of 300 dpi
for best results.

• Making space for water supports the idea of whole
  catchment and whole shoreline strategy approach

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Graphics Slides Graphs, tables and photographs
can give focus, colour and interest to your
presentation - if used sparingly. Do not mix
graphics and explanatory text on the same slide -
anything which distracts from the main focus, or
reduces the space available for the graphic
element should be avoided. Generally, photographs
should be shown in full screen and any graphs
originated within PowerPoint rather than pasted
in from elsewhere. In all cases, keep detail to
the absolute minimum needed to show a trend or
movement. In all slides using graphics, you
should make every effort to preserve the dynamic
white border at upper, left and lower edges of
slide. This version of the slide template,
without horizon, should only be used for graphics
and not for text.
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Finish
Text Slides Use bullet points to give emphasis to
what you are saying - not to duplicate it. Keep
them simple. Use a maximum of 6 bullet points or
sub points per slide. The font and point sizes
have been set in these masters at 28 for body
copy and 36 for headlines. These should not be
altered under any circumstances - in any event,
anything less than 28 point will not be legible
once projected. Slide transitions and effects
should be kept simple and to a minimum.
Audio-visual aids are there to support and
emphasise the key points of what you are saying,
not distract your audience by flying across the
screen in multi-colours complete with bells and
whistles sound effects. Remember - slides are a
visual aid to presentation, not an end in
themselves.They can enhance a good presentation,
but will not rescue a boring or badly-planned
one. When using bullet points it is better to
reveal them one by one, as you speak to the
points, rather than to bring everything up on
screen at once. Again, you want your audience to
listen to what you are saying now - not what you
are going to say in two minutes. Likewise - if
you are using handouts, keep them until the end
of your presentation. Nothing is more
demoralising than the sight of the audience
reading your notes instead of listening to you.
Graphs, tables and photographs can give focus,
colour and interest to your presentation - if
used sparingly. Do not mix graphics and
explanatory text on the same slide - anything
which distracts from the main focus, or reduces
the space available for the graphic element
should be avoided. Generally, photographs should
be shown in full screen and any graphs originated
within PowerPoint rather than pasted in from
elsewhere. In all cases, keep detail to the
absolute minimum needed to show a trend or
movement. In all slides using graphics, you
should make every effort to preserve the dynamic
white border at upper, left and lower edges of
slide. Dont overdo it. The audience has come to
hear you speak, not to see how clever your
presentation is. Any element - graphic or
otherwise - becomes boring if it is over-used.
Make sure your graphics are large and good
quality (no blurry thumbnail photos or spidery
graphs with illegible text) as Powerpoint is
ruthless with poor (and not so poor) graphics.
Photos should be scanned at a minimum of 300 dpi
for best results.