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Welcome to Issue #5 of Samuel’s Newsletter - You Can Be Full of Power
Most companies suck at solving problems
You’d assume otherwise, but that’s that truth, and McKinsey knows this. Every fresh analyst at McKinsey is taught this blueprint in crafting effective presentations:
Always place the introduction and context on one slide
Always lead with the conclusion
Use a pyramid argument structure
Ensure the title storyline and slides flow seamlessly
It sounds simple enough.
Let's break it down, so you can apply it too:
1. Set the stage by using the SCQA framework.
Everyone loves a good Acronym. So, what does the SCQA Framework mean.
Let’s break it down:
(S)ituation:
Define the situation by asking what the current state is. It would require that you take the time to clearly describe the issue, and your target audience. The situation means knowing your audience and being as specific as possible in your descriptions.
(C)omplication:
What needs to change? By this question, it implies you understand what success looks like and recognise that the current situation is not it. It means defining the boundaries and constraints of what success means. It requires some parameters to be set. The SCQA framework provides context.
Q)uestion:
How will we solve this complication? For every question, there’s a myriad of answers; Is a partial answer enough, will 80/20 be enough, or do you need a perfect answer? – Making sense of the questions would mean listing the possible causes of the problem again, and brainstorming till you fill all th
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Next week, we’ll continue to expand on more thoughts including:
The four things that psychologists are confident will ultimately determine how you can decide your future
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