presentation action plan
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A big picture action plan towards telling creative visual stories with complex data.TRANSCRIPT
“Be a presentation guru”
Created by Michael Evanchan June 2012
Telling creative visual stories with complex information
#1 Be an Expert
#2 Be a Storyteller
#2 Be a Thought Leader
Speak the language of your clients
Translate data into unique insights
Value added through the power of the mind
#1 Be an Expert
Speak the language of your clients by answering relevant questions and simplifying complex information.
The Expert
The expert is a sponge. Always focused on asking why…driven to get
down and dirty with the data
The expert is a valuable asset to any team by being the go-to-resource for answering all key business problems.
The expert finds the patterns in the complex information and translates into relevant, client focused insights.
#2 Be a
Storyteller Making meaning out of research by
mixing data and design to deliver complex insights in simple terms.
The Storyteller
The storyteller uses big picture thinking to make meaning out of patterns found in the research.
The storyteller mixes data with design and delivers complex insights
in simple, client-focused terms.
The storyteller is a luxury to any team by being a go-to resource for
carefully crafted insight stories.
#3 Be a
Thought Leader
Value added through always innovating, creating, writing,
learning, and teaching.
The Thought Leader
The thought leader is always asking why, is always creative, and is always
challenging the status quo.
The thought leader is passionate about not just learning but teaching and growing the minds of the team.
The thought leader adds value to any team by innovating, writing,
mentoring, and leading by example.
Action Plan
Phase 1:
Be a Student
Phase 2:
Be a Teacher
Phase 3:
Be a man of action
Learn product, data sources, and client needs.
Train the team to speak in your clients language.
Get to work as an expert, storyteller, and leader!