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ImportantReadthisWeek7HowtoCreateaConsultingSlideDeck2018.pptxConsulting Slide Decks (CSD’s) & Presentations
ENGL 216 | Dr Julie Hagemann | April 2018
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Use a CSD to present recommendations
Oral Presentation Slide Decks
Created as a supplement to an oral presentation, but presentation is primary
Not intended to “stand alone” so slide deck usually not meaningful without oral presentation
Minimal text (i.e., 6 words per line & 6 lines per slide)—just enough to help audience follow along
Highly visual
Consulting Slide Decks (CSD’s)
Created as a written document, often as a summary for executives, but doubles as presentation slide deck
Intended as a “stand alone” document with full sentences, arguments and supporting details
Sufficient text to communicate to audience without oral presentation
Highly printable
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Use a “bottom line” style for efficiency
CSD’s present ideas and arguments so they can be understood
with the least amount of mental effort
in the least amount of time
CSD’s focus on the recommendations or “bottom line” of a project
Give a brief introduction (purpose and scope of the project)
Present the recommendations
Use background information and research findings to support the recommendations
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Create effective CSD slides
Capture the key take-away of each slide in a brief title
Use a consistent font size (Calibri 24pt or bigger is recommended)
Use verbs to stir the audience to take an action
Use sentence case (capitalize only the first word, all proper nouns / adjectives and most acronyms) to enhance readability
Keep your slides simple
Use a simple background and a color scheme conducive to printing
Use clean, simple visual elements that support your content
Use plain language and omit needless punctuation
Minimize the number of slides needed to deliver your message
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Shape your presentation like a pyramid
Learn Barbara Minto’s Pyramid Principle for focused presentations (see Figure 1)
Start with your thesis or key takeaway
Group arguments into main points
Branch out to discuss supporting details
Start with “the answer” so that if someone has to leave your presentation early, they’ll still get the most important points
Figure 1. Shape your presentation like a pyramid (Enrico, 2014)
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Rehearse presentation for optimal flexibility
Prepare various versions of your presentation, so you are ready to perform well in any situation
Rehearse so you can deliver a 30-second, 5-minute, or 15-minute version of your presentation
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Add narration to your slide deck
Write out a script for each slide and rehearse it so it sounds natural, friendly, and enthusiastic
Avoid reading the script
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Close with your contact information
Invite questions in a face-to-face presentation (e.g., I am happy to take questions now)
Include contact information for longer, more in-depth questions (e.g., You can also contact me at …)
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Consult these sources for more information
Croonquist, T. (n. d.) How to build presentations like a consultant. Retrieved from https://www.skillsyouneed.com/rhubarb/expert-presentation-skills.html
Enrico, R. (2014, December 22). The pyramid principle: Tips for presentation structure [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.slidegenius.com/blog/pyramid-principle-presentation-structure/
The Entrepreneur, Leadership and Consulting Club at Columbia University. (2015, October). The art of Power Point communication: How to build presentations for consulting. Retrieved from http://elc-columbia.weebly.com/uploads/3/9/7/2/39724566/how_to_do_consulting_presentations__elc_.pdf
Hyde, A. (2013, May 11). Slide guide for consulting-style presentations. Retrieved from https://www.slideshare.net/reallygoodppts/template-v02
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