Slide creation Flashcards
What is the most important aspect of an action title?
To highlight the key implication or takeaway from the slide, rather than simply describing the content.
What should you communicate in an action title?
The most important point of analysis from the slide.
Why is specificity important in action titles?
To ensure all claims are directly supported by the data presented in the slide.
What are the two key ways to make action titles more specific?
- Quantify data using numbers or percentages
- Clearly define relevant time periods.
What is the main principle of conciseness in action titles?
Remove unnecessary words to keep titles short while maintaining impact.
What are the four main things to avoid in action titles?
- Describing only slide content
- Making claims beyond the slide’s data
- Being too broad or general
- Using overly wordy titles.
What does the S in SMART framework stand for in action titles?
Specific - Focus on a particular aspect of the data.
What does the M in SMART framework stand for in action titles?
Measurable - Use quantifiable data.
What does the A in SMART framework stand for in action titles?
Achievable - Ensure the claim is supported by the slide.
What does the R in SMART framework stand for in action titles?
Realistic - Base information on facts.
What does the T in SMART framework stand for in action titles?
Time-bound - Include a timeframe.
What is the SMART framework used for in action titles?
To ensure action titles are well-defined and relevant.
Give an example of a non-specific vs specific action title.
Non-specific: “Sales have increased” vs Specific: “Q4 2024 sales increased 15% year-over-year”.
How can you make an action title more measurable?
Include specific numbers, percentages, or other quantifiable metrics that appear in the slide data.
What makes an action title ‘achievable’?
The claim must be directly supported by the data shown in the slide, without extrapolating beyond available information.
When is an action title considered ‘realistic’?
When it’s based on factual data presented in the slide and doesn’t make unsupported assumptions.
How do you make an action title ‘time-bound’?
Include specific time periods, dates, or timeframes relevant to the data (e.g., “Q1 2024” or “Last 12 months”).
What’s the difference between describing content and highlighting implications?
Description: “Chart shows monthly sales data” vs Implication: “Monthly sales grew 20% after new product launch in March”.
How can you check if an action title is too broad?
Verify that it focuses on a specific insight from the data rather than making general statements about the topic.
What makes an action title ‘overly wordy’?
Including unnecessary words, redundant information, or multiple points that could be simplified into one clear statement.
Why is storyline prioritization important in slide decks?
The storyline is the most critical element as it persuades your audience and forms the foundation of an effective presentation.
What is the SCR framework and what does it stand for?
SCR stands for Situation, Complication, Resolution - a universal structure that can be applied to any slide deck.
What should be covered in the ‘Situation’ part of SCR?
Provide context and explain why the topic matters.
What should be covered in the ‘Complication’ part of SCR?
Introduce the problem and explain why it is important.
