Create A PowerPoint Deck With No More Than 6 Slides

create A Powerpoint Deck Made Up Of No More Than 6 Slide

Instructions: Create a PowerPoint deck (made up of no more than 6 slides) to present your findings, addressing the following questions for Annie: • What would be the estimated cost/benefit under each option? • What is your recommendation? • What are some of the assumptions we had to make, which will require further validation? • What additional activities should we perform in order to finalize our recommendation? • What are some of the additional qualitative benefits/considerations for each option? • What did you find easiest/most challenging about the exercise? Provide the back-up calculations used for your recommendation in an Excel file.

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The task at hand is to develop a concise, impactful PowerPoint presentation composed of no more than six slides that clearly communicates a comprehensive analysis of potential options for Annie. The presentation must include an evaluation of the estimated costs and benefits associated with each alternative, culminating in a well-supported recommendation. In addition, it should address key assumptions made during the analysis that need further validation, outline future activities necessary to finalize the recommendation, and explore qualitative benefits and considerations that extend beyond quantifiable metrics.

Given the brief, the first slide should serve as an introduction, clearly stating the purpose of the analysis and summarizing the options under consideration. The second slide should detail the estimated cost and benefit analysis for each option, supported by back-up calculations; this data should be visually represented with tables or charts for clarity. The third slide should present the recommendation based on the cost-benefit trade-offs, emphasizing the rationale behind the choice. The fourth slide is dedicated to discussing the assumptions made during analysis, highlighting areas requiring further validation, such as estimated costs, projected benefits, or external factors. The fifth slide should outline additional activities needed—like further data collection, stakeholder consultations, or pilot programs—to solidify the recommendation. The sixth and final slide should reflect on qualitative benefits or considerations, including potential impacts on organizational culture, customer satisfaction, or strategic positioning, and conclude with a personal reflection on the exercise, noting what aspects were easiest or most challenging.

This structured yet concise approach ensures that all essential dimensions of the decision-making process are communicated effectively and efficiently within the six-slide limit, making it suitable for executive review or stakeholder presentation.

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