Guides
Presentations that make a point
How consultants, founders and teachers structure a deck: the storyline first, then the slides. Methods you can use with any tool.
- GuideAction titles: how to write slide headlines that tell the whole storyHow to write action titles: the rules consultants follow, 8 before-and-after rewrites, the ghost deck method and a checklist for every slide.7 min read
- GuideThe SCQA framework: structure any presentation as Situation, Complication, Question, AnswerThe SCQA framework explained: Situation, Complication, Question, Answer. Worked examples for proposals and board updates, variants and a template.7 min read
- GuideConsulting slide deck examples (and how they're built)Consulting slide deck examples: the anatomy of a consulting-style slide, 8 slide types with real title wording, storyline order and a checklist.7 min read
- ComparisonA Gamma alternative for PowerPoint: when Gamma fits, and when it doesn'tLooking for a Gamma alternative for PowerPoint? When Gamma fits, when a storyline-first, PowerPoint-first tool fits better, and what to check.6 min read
- GuideRFP finalist presentations: how to structure the orals deck that winsHow to build an RFP presentation for the finalist or orals stage: what evaluators score, a slide structure mapped to the criteria, rehearsal and Q&A.6 min read
- GuidePyramid principle presentations: lead with the answer, then prove itHow to build a pyramid principle presentation: answer first, grouped arguments, MECE logic, a worked example turned into a deck, and a checklist.7 min read
- GuideHow to build a McKinsey-style presentation (storyline first)How to build a McKinsey-style presentation: hypothesis-led storyline, ghost deck, dot-dash executive summary, recommendation slide and formatting rules.7 min read
- GuideHow to structure a grand rounds presentationHow to structure a grand rounds presentation: case-based and topic-based formats, timing, de-identification, evidence slides, Q&A and a checklist.6 min read
- GuideHow to turn a report into a PowerPoint presentationHow to turn a report into a PowerPoint presentation: find the 3 to 5 messages, lead with the summary, turn tables into charts, and a worked example.7 min read