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How effective are these 6 PowerPoint slides from McKinsey, Bain, and BCG?
In this post I’m going to rate and review PowerPoint slides from three top consulting firms: McKinsey, Bain, and BCG.
7 PowerPoint mistakes that are killing your presentation
In this post you’ll learn the most common PowerPoint mistakes, how they impact your presentation, and what you can do to avoid them.
Takeaway boxes: when to use them and when to avoid them
In this post you’ll learn what a takeaway box is, why they get used on PowerPoint slides, and how to use them correctly.
How to use Mekko charts correctly
In this post, you’ll learn what a Mekko chart is, when you should use them, and what tricks you can use to make sure yours are clear and insightful.
How McKinsey designs data-heavy slides
See how McKinsey is able to show a lot of data and information in a small space, while keeping the slide clear and readable.
PowerPoint Storytelling: How McKinsey, Bain, and BCG use the SCQA framework to create elite presentations
Learn PowerPoint storytelling techniques used by top consulting firms like Mckinsey, Bain, and BCG.
How Bain & Co. builds beautiful charts
See how Bain has learned to build insightful charts that are both eye-catching and persuasive.
3 Great Examples of Slide Structure from McKinsey, Bain, and BCG
Learn how top consulting firms use slide structure to create insight-rich presentations for their clients.
Why sometimes your slide DOESN’T need a chart (and other lessons from BCG)
In this BCG slide breakdown you’ll see why using a chart is not always the right choice when communicating insights.
From Cluttered to Clear: How to improve your PowerPoint slides
Cluttered slides are not only hard to look at, they’re hard to understand. See how to keep yours clear with a few easy tips.
When to use a table in your slide (BCG breakdown)
Deciding when to use a table versus a chart can be tricky. This slide from BCG provides some great guidance.
Choosing a chart that fits the message (Bain example)
Learn how to make effective high quality consulting style PowerPoint presentations with Bain slide.
McKinsey Slide Breakdown
McKinsey & Co. provides a great example of how correct slide structure and attention to detail can lead to an easy-to-read slide.
Roland Berger Consulting Slide Breakdown
Radar charts are useful in the right circumstances, but most often are misused and can lead to a poor quality slide.
Storytelling with Data: How McKinsey creates clear and insightful charts
A breakdown of five charts from a McKinsey report titled, “India’s turning point: An economic agenda to spur growth and jobs”.
Accenture Slide Breakdown
In this slide breakdown you’ll see how consistency within and between slides is an important component of presentation building.
EY Consulting Slide Breakdown
Understand when to choose a line chart instead of a column chart in this Ernst and Young (EY) slide breakdown.
PwC Consulting Slide Breakdown
This slide from PwC’s consulting practice is well formatted and clearly organized. A few small tweaks could have made it a home run.
Consulting Slides vs. Regular Slides
Four key principles common to consulting slides that differentiate them from regular slides.
Deloitte Consulting Slide Breakdown
This slide from Deloitte shows how to use slide structure and color to deliver a clear message.
How to Design Effective Presentations: 5 Practical Tips from the Consulting Industry
Learn 5 easy and practical tips from the consulting industry designed to help you build more effective presentations.
8 Life Changing PowerPoint Hacks for Consultants
If you spend all day in PowerPoint, these 8 PowerPoint hacks from the consulting industry will completely change the way you work.
A complete BCG slide breakdown
See what tools and tricks BCG uses to make their slides clear and effective.
How to look smart when projecting the presentation from your laptop
Learn a few easy tricks that will help give you some confidence while projecting your presentation.
How to quickly check your slides before sending them to a client
Learn how to quickly check your slides before sending them to a client.