How to create a presentation outline: A step-by–step guide ~HowToCreateAPresentationOutlineAStepByStepGuide
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1.Fact & Story
The combination of facts and storytelling can create a mutually supporting cycle. The story gives substance to the facts; the stories add interest to them.
These two structures can be woven together and moved back-and-forth between the two.
● You can start with a question that asks “what if?” Your first sales pitch for a vacuum cleaner might be “What if it didn’t take suction away?”
● Now, you can start to add facts that demonstrate the current situation. For example, current stats regarding vacuums that lose suction might be used. Your presentation should be a mixture of facts and fiction.
● End on a high note to make listeners feel like they’ve learned something and want them to take immediate action. You can invest in your new product or sponsor your app.
- The hero’s journey
From Odysseus up to Chihiro adventure stories feature a hero on a dangerous journey that ends in a crucial lesson. It is a well-known formula, and thousands of authors have used it.
This structure is perfect for inspiring personal stories and tales about the rise of a company.
● Start from somewhere neutral. The situation is neither ideal, nor unbearable.
● You can present a problem that must be solved.
● The situation is becoming worse. Although the problem has been addressed, the situation is only getting worse.
● Talk about rock bottom. This seems impossible. There seems to be no way out and all seems lost. Until…
● Talk about a discovery that gives hope.
● You are equipped with new skills and can tackle the problem head on.
● Talk about solving the problem. Instead of returning to what was before, the hero, you, discovers a better way to live.
● Give your audience a lesson to remember.
- The Pitch
Salespeople are familiar with the “pitch” style. The purpose of the pitch is to show how a product/idea could help an individual overcome a challenge and achieve a positive outcome. The story should be relatable so that people can see themselves in it and benefit from the solution.
● Let’s start with a summary that explains the current state of things in an easy-to-understand way.
● The problem you have to solve. It should be relatable in order to put your audience in your shoes.
● The solution? Give your audience a glimpse at a possible solution.
● The road fork: Provide your audience with a few options for solving the problem. Start with an average solution, then move on to a more complex one.
● Close: Choose the best option, and then explain why it is the best (and only) suitable choice.
● Continue by explaining to your audience, step-by step, how to solve the problem.
● However, this is not the end. Before you leave, discuss additional benefits that go beyond simply solving the problem. It’s a great way to end your day.
- The explanation
This presentation format works well when you need to explain something to your audience, be it a process, a new skill or how to overcome a problem. It shares similarities with the fact/story structure insofar as facts should be interwoven into the story.
● The goal is to explain the present situation and what your plan for the future looks like. Even better, add some emotion by telling a story.
● You are about to take the first step towards your final destination.
● Continue to add steps that build on these.
● It’s a good idea to take a moment and review all the points you have covered. Then tie them into the main point. This will enable your audience to see the ground that you’ve covered, and also help them envision where you’re going.
● Add the final pieces to your puzzle to lead your audience towards the end.
● Your audience should feel they’ve gained something new by the end of your journey.
- The Opportunity
This three-part structure is very similar to the pitch. The hurdle is replaced by an opportunity. Your audience will be amazed to learn that the problem they thought they had is actually solvable.
● Be happy with the present situation.
● Next, add another “but” – This could be a small problem that hinders things from being as successful as they should be. For example, the chocolate pudding company we work with is doing well. We could be doing even better if the supplier were changed.
● Use statistics and facts to talk about the potential. It will make it seem possible and real.
● Add a conclusion.
● Give reasons for why the product or service addresses the issues. You may add additional statistics and facts to support the point.
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