Add an optional message
Add an optional message
Against all the other options
Against all the other options
Google images now with "photo-only" option
Google images now with "photo-only" option . The "faces" option might be the most interesting. We are heading for a world where images of people
PowerPoint vs Keynote in 2018
store). Balls bouncing on a big wave Domino pieces in PowerPoint Proliferation of options The start line : comparing two optionis Black hole Squeezed Cover image by Chris Sabor on Unsplash
Speaker versus explanation notes on SlideMagic
the slide (optionally) and are meant for explaining the content of the visual is nice fluid full
Picking the 2x2 axes
top right, the least attractive options in the bottom left, the other two the “can’t have the best options, where the 4th option that is suggested by your framework is actually not meaningful in actually have 4 distinct options that can be grouped according to 2 axes? Many situations have only 3 Two by two matrices are a popular tool rank options. Watch out when to use them though: Do you
Two ways to keep it short
Option 1: lots and lots of benefits, but each one is described in just one, really short bullet point (i.e.: “A flexible solution”) Option 2: Only 3 benefits, but each is described with rich and elaborate stories The same amount of words, but guess which option will be remembered best. Too many benefits equals no benefits.
Seth Godin chart make-over: Venn vs. 2x2
overall portfolio is small with an option to win the lottery, even if it is modest). To illustrate to the SlideMagic database to show the 2 options, in a different colour scheme this time. Download Venn diagram as well. In many cases, the low-low option is not really realistic (in this case picking
Text slide selector
I am experimenting with options on the SlideMagic template store. In this product, you can now serve up the requested template. This is a very basic option implementation, I am looking into more
Quantification as a communication tool
rolls out. Every option can be compared objectively. Well, objectively to a certain extend. With all . At the end, the point estimate of "Option 3 wins with $52.3b value creation in 2035" might not be correct, but the thought process that went into the estimate means that option 3 is probably the most sensible option to take. Why do people need to hire expensive consultants to lead them through this quantification of options. In essence, the quantification is the communication. Strategic options can
Branching out
pick one model/option (don't let the audience choose), and take here through the whole thing. Then - and only if necessary - add more variations and options. In most cases, the audience is not , starting with a layout of all the options is either frightening or confusing (probably both). Instead
"Why are 2x2 so popular in consulting firms?"
you to think things through thoroughly for holes and overlaps, maybe you start with 2 options, add a , and then realise you overlooked option number 4 to be complete A 2 dimensional framework allows you to options than a slide with 4 bullet points, a 5 dimensional space can get very complicated It forces third, take a step back and think what actually defines these 3 options, come up with the 2 axis
Watch out: converting DOCX to PDF
correctly. Pay attention which option you pick and do check the PDF document before sending it to see if all font renderings worked out correctly In a recent update of Microsoft Word (Mac version 2016), a new option has been snuck in when saving
Look serious
perspective, you will fit right in with all the other technology vendors, unlike option 1 or 2. If you cannot pull off option 3, option 4 is still preferred over option 1 or 2. text will do great in these meetings (option 3), but, there is one surprising other option (4): the
Chart chooser
through a selection process. Excel templates are an optional add-on that could be useful, some of these diagrams are tricky to recreate.
Boring can be good
pick option number 3. Nobody knows whether option 3 is the right one (things change quickly in a fact, boring slides can be good in meeting #2. Here are the options, I have thought about it, and I
Correct use of apostrophes and quotation marks
a number of options: ALT+code (Windows only). Swith on your numeric keypad with NUMLOCK (laptop ’ (for more ASCII codes see above) HTML option 2, enter & followed by a specific character code, a full would be [ALT] [0146] [release ALT] HTML option 1, for example to display the apostrophe enter : ” Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint), I use the insert symbol menu option, switch to ASCII decimal
Heatmap - visualizing complex trade-offs
presentation slide. I often use a "heat map" in these situations. Options on one axis, criteria on the criteria into one Use minimal text to describe options, criteria. Group rows, columns in such a way the point that "option 4 is the best". UPDATE: A similar looking chart is now available on the template store: have a look at this heat map template
The cultural differences...
native speaker in the 2-option language it is hard to pick (or even know) which of the 5 options to literally get lost in translation: Language 1 has 5 options on a scale, language 2 only 2. If you are the
Elevator pitches are 2-way
2 minutes. One option is the 1-way monologue, where every single one of these precious 120 seconds is filled with information and facts. The other option is pitch your idea briefly, read someone’s
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