1/ I decided to use the softbank wework deck as a teaching opportunity of how to more clearly communicate your message using slides.
I've re-made about 10 slides. Let me know what you think!
*A thread*
I've re-made about 10 slides. Let me know what you think!
*A thread*
2/ You always want to set the context up front so that people have a good sense of the story: 
3/ In your title of the slide, you want to minimize the number of words you are using to improve your clarity of thinking
4/ Alternatively, you can use images and pair them with specific language to really make a powerful message
5/ Always clearly explain in the title what is happening.
Another good thing to do is tell the audience what different coloring might mean (e.g. red = bad)
Another good thing to do is tell the audience what different coloring might mean (e.g. red = bad)
6/ Get the audience to agree with something they already agree with and then use that to share your message.
7/ Never be afraid of sending a low-paid analyst away to their cube until they dig up positive information. You always want to have at least one chart (ideally up front) sharing positive information.
8/ One of the best tools in the consulting toolkit is the "illustrative" chart. Don't be afraid to pair a illustrative chart with some positive colors (green, blues) to hammer your message home.
9/ Don't be afraid to deliver the hard truth even when it hurts to say it:
10/ Add as many footnotes as you need to CYA (cover your ass) in case someone questions it. Also practice your response if people challenge you:
"yeah we thought you'd ask that. as you see in the footnote, these are illustrative"
"did you say illustrations?"
"..."
"yeah we thought you'd ask that. as you see in the footnote, these are illustrative"
"did you say illustrations?"
"..."
11/ A repeat lesson, but remember! Always pair words with images that reinforce the message.
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