PPT Template for Pitching Which Option Is Best (PowerPoint PPTX Slide Deck)

Decision makers regularly require an options analysis before making a decision. The challenge in communicating with those leaders about that analysis is to get away from the details and deliver a clear and compelling story highlighting the insights from that analysis.

The 'This or That' pattern, illustrates how you can use the Pyramid Principle to make a recommendation based on your options analysis.

Here's what you need to know about what the deck offers, how to use it and who prepared it.

The deck offers three things to help you with your next options-based business case:

• A one-page message map template as well as a case study using that template.
• A storyboard to show how the shape of the story drives the shape of the deck for a technology investment decision.
• A PowerPoint illustrating how to create an update that allows the messaging to be skimmed.

The case study updates senior leadership on the status of their diversity initiatives. It uses a data driven approach to present progress with confidence and transparency.

You can use this template three ways:

1 – Use the one-pager with instructions of what ideas to put where to clarify your thinking as you distil your message.
2 – Use the one-pager for the case study as reference to see how the instructions on the blank template play out.
3 – Cut and paste from the sample slides where the images could be adapted for your own deck.

With this template, you can efficiently communicate your achievements and areas for minor improvement. The structured layout helps you maintain focus and clarity, making it an invaluable tool for any professional tasked with delivering updates.

Whether you're reporting to stakeholders or team members, this template ensures your message is both impactful and professional.

This deck was prepared by Davina Stanley of Clarity First. Davina specialises in helping executives get to the point, using the Pyramid Principle. She learned the techniques at McKinsey. Barbara Minto reviewed and approved her training in 2009 and she has used them to help executives globally ever since.

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The deck includes a detailed storyboard for a technology investment decision, showcasing a clear and logical structure. It also provides a comprehensive appendix with free and paid resources to further enhance your presentation skills.