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Use The Pyramid Principle To Communicate Like A CEO

StrategyU

It comes from the classic business book: The Pyramid Principle by Barbara Minto. Minto was the first female consultant at McKinsey and developed these ideas to help consultants communicate complex ideas clearly. Above that are the “insights” – you synthesize your information into the “so what?”

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Obsessing On Process & Meta-Process: The Secret of High-Performing Consulting Firms

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What information do we need at each stage? 3 Talking About Process With Everyone: Under-communication Is The Norm One of the biggest traps I see in consulting is under-communication. In high-performing firms, it’s almost always the case that people over-communicate within their team, with clients, and about the process.

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Three Kinds Of Frameworks You Can Use To Communicate More Clearly

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The reason they are used so widely is that they are a hyper-effective way of sharing information, especially when you are trying to share that information with an audience (typically, the client) that does not have deep familiarity with the data. A better way of sharing loads of information is by using a framework.

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Five Steps to Make a Presentation Using Strategy Consulting Principles

StrategyU

Strategy consulting isnt just about analyzing data and advising clientsits also about communicating complex ideas in a clear, persuasive, and compelling manner. Structure Your Story Using Proven Frameworks Consulting presentations are built on a solid framework that makes complex information accessible.

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Ten Business MECE Examples

StrategyU

Example 7: Customer Support Channels Original Breakdown: Phone Support Email Support Live Chat Support Social Media Support Why it is MECE: Each support channel is a distinct method of communication with customers, and together they cover all major avenues for customer service.

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Problem-Solving Tools to Help Your Business Increase Productivity

Wrike

Important messages repeatedly get missed, information gets buried and lost, and you’re always sliding in just under the wire — or worse, after the deadline. With this information, you not only understand how tasks are connected but also which tasks have some wiggle room for delays (without extending the duration of the entire project). .

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What Consultants Actually Do?

StrategyU

Client Communication: Consultants engage frequently with client teams by presenting findings, facilitating workshops, and training staff to adopt new practices. These frameworks not only guide the analytical process but also influence how consultants build their presentations to clearly communicate findings.