Introducing a new problem to a leadership group is an important way to add value, but can also be delicate.
It's no fun being the bearer of bad news, and even more challenging if the leadership is unaware of a material issue that could affect their future success.
This 'Oh Dear' pattern shows you how to deliver a clear and compelling case for solving the problem you have identified using the Pyramid Principle. Given introducing significant problems is challenging, I offer two case studies here, rather than the usual one.
Here's what you need to know about what these two decks offer, how to use them and who prepared them.
These decks offer three things to help you when you next need to introduce a new problem to your leaders and then explain how to fix it. Each one offers:
• A one-page message map template as well as a funding request using that template.
• A storyboard to show how the shape of the story drives the shape of the deck.
• 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 these templates in 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 these templates, you can efficiently communicate your insights about the problem you have identified and then offer a solution for that problem.
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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Source: Best Practices in Problem Solving, Structured Thinking, Pyramid Principle, Minto Pyramid PowerPoint Slides: PPT Template for Explaining How to Solve a Critical Problem PowerPoint (PPTX) Presentation Slide Deck, Clarity First
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