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As an IT project manager for Intuit, Inc., you are responsible for leading IT projects that affect the entire company. You are in consideration for the project manager role for the new cloud-based applications project that your group is running. One of the tasks the c-suite would like to see prior to promoting someone to this position, is your use of communicating with the c-suite through a visual presentation. They would like you to review the company’s reports and demonstrate your ability to analyze and present project data.

To access the company's reports, follow these steps: Click MindTap Access in the Course Content section. In MindTap, navigate to Business Insights: Essentials. Search for “Intuit Inc.” Select Market Share Reports. Select two reports of your interest, and create two visuals (one for each report) that represent the information provided. For example, you could select the Tax Preparation Services Market report and use a pie chart to represent the market share.

Write a 350-word justification summary in which you answer the following questions: What type of visual did you select to present the information in each report? How does the type of visual you selected support the information? What tool(s) did you use to create these visuals? How will these visuals be presented to the c-suite? (Email, presentation, etc.) Why did you choose to use this type of communication to present the information to the c-suite?

Note: You may use any software or websites such as Lucidchart, Canva, MindTools, etc. to create the visuals. Cite all sources in APA format. Submit both your visuals and your justification summary.

Paper For Above Instructions

Introduction

Effective communication of data-driven insights is vital for decision-making at the executive level. As an IT project manager at Intuit Inc., demonstrating the ability to analyze and present complex market data visually is essential to secure leadership confidence. This paper discusses the selection of visual tools to represent market share reports, the rationale for their use, and communication strategies tailored for the c-suite audience.

Selection and Justification of Visuals

For the first report, I selected a pie chart to illustrate the market share distribution among competitors. Pie charts are particularly effective for displaying proportions and percentage distributions, offering a clear visual snapshot of relative market positions. Given that this report's data emphasizes comparative shares, the pie chart allows quick comprehension of each company's market dominance in a single view.

The second report's data was best represented through a bar (or column) chart, which effectively displays trends or comparisons across different categories over time or segments. Bar charts excel at highlighting differences between entities, making them suitable for showing changes or disparities in market share across various product lines or regions.

Tools Used for Visual Creation

I utilized Canva and Lucidchart platforms to create these visuals. Canva offers user-friendly interfaces with a multitude of templates, enabling quick and polished visual design. Lucidchart provides robust data visualization features, allowing precise customization of charts. Both tools support exporting high-quality images suitable for professional presentations.

Presentation Method and Rationale

The visuals will be integrated into a PowerPoint presentation for delivery to the c-suite during a scheduled meeting. This format allows step-by-step explanation of each visual, linking data insights directly to strategic implications. Using a presentation enables interactive discussion, immediate clarification, and real-time feedback, which are vital for executive audiences who prefer concise, visually engaging information.

I selected the presentation format over email due to its interactive nature. A live presentation offers opportunities for contextual elaboration, addressing questions immediately, and emphasizing critical insights dynamically—advantages that static email reports lack.

Conclusion

In summary, the strategic selection of pie and bar charts enhances data clarity and supports informed decision-making by the c-suite. Employing intuitive tools like Canva and Lucidchart ensures professional-quality visuals, while the presentation format fosters effective communication and engagement. Mastering these skills demonstrates readiness for a project management role overseeing significant cloud applications initiatives at Intuit Inc.

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