5 Small Changes to Improve Your Presentations Forever!

In this video, I dissect real slides from top consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG to reveal 5 easy techniques you can start using today to take your presentations to the next level 📈
1️⃣ Contextualize Your Data:
Never share a data point in isolation. This helps you control the story and keep your audience engaged.
2️⃣ Master the SCQA Framework:
This framework is the backbone of every MBB presentation and it's a surefire way to structure your slides for maximum impact.
3️⃣ Embrace the Pyramid Principle:
Start with your conclusion and then present your supporting arguments.
4️⃣ Color with Purpose:
Whether it’s using contrasting colors to differentiate data points or choosing a color palette that reduces cognitive load, intentional color choice can make your slides pop.
5️⃣ Know When to Table It:
Charts are great for trends and comparisons, but sometimes you need a table to show precise values or a mix of different data types.
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00:00 How McKinsey, Bain, BCG create slides
00:25 Never Share a Single Data Point in Isolation
02:13 Use the SCQA Framework
04:16 The Pyramid Principle
05:51 Use Color with Intention
07:16 Table vs. Charts
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[@JeffSu]

How many of these techniques have you come across at work? TIMESTAMPS 00:00 How McKinsey, Bain, BCG create slides 00:25 Never Share a Single Data Point in Isolation 02:13 Use the SCQA Framework 04:16 The Pyramid Principle 05:51 Use Color with Intention 07:16 Table vs. Charts 08:59 Bonus Technique from Top Consulting Firms

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[@JeffSu]

Woohooo thank you for the kind words my friend 😁

[@VeronicaRivera-sl6ei]

Great point about the use of color but we also need to ensure accessibility. 8% of the global population is color blind. It is important that color is not the only way to communicate and that content stands out and is easy to read even in greyscale. So keep the color but test your slides in color blind mode to ensure there is a lot of contrast and combine the use of symbols or patterns in the presentation of data.

[@JeffSu]

That's a great point!

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So important, agree! Fonts with backgrounds that are too similar in color are hard for people who even just have slight vision issues. Thank you for the reminder. 🙏💕

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As a bit of a design enthusiast myself, this video is an absolute gem, Jeff. I really liked how you broke down and clarified the use of different chart types depending on the use case!

[@JeffSu]

Woohooo glad you liked that part my friend 😁

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[@JeffSu]

Glad you caught that 😉

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[@JeffSu]

It's because I value my viewers' time 😁

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I love the pyramid principles. I guess it will help me in my future presentation.

[@JeffSu]

Let me know if you end up using it!

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[@JeffSu]

Only the best for my viewers 😁

[@Andrea_Dong]

Love the tips and breakdown on SCQA! When going through uni, one of my finance professors always stressed the need to "tell a story" when pitching an idea and I just find it really interesting how everything falls together here :3

[@JeffSu]

Your professor sounds like a smart guy, almost as smart as a certain youtuber who makes borderline inappropriate jokes.... jk 😏

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[@JeffSu]

I wish I had more videos too 😁

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[@JeffSu]

No problem 😁

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[@JeffSu]

You are extremely welcome 😁

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This is no small changes. They’re on point🎉 Thanks for sharing! Would like to learn more about structured problem solving!

[@JeffSu]

Woohooo thank you 😁

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Need to make a big-a presentation, and wasn't sure how to approach it - you're video helped tremendously! Thank you

[@JeffSu]

Woohooo best of luck!

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I’ve missed these types of videos. You’ve been killing it with the AI videos, and I think you (rightfully so) gained a lot of followers for it, but I must say, I’m very happy to see an “old school” Jeff Su video again. Now I’m only missing like 20 videos on sheets, docs and Google workspace for business 😁

[@JeffSu]

Me and you both my friend!!

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that was a masterclass, thank you Jeff!

[@JeffSu]

Glad I was able to deliver masterclass-level value in 8 minutes!

[@dotpenji]

I appreciate your detailed analysis of consulting firms' presentation techniques. When it comes to using tables instead of charts, how do you suggest finding the right balance to effectively present precise data without overwhelming the audience, particularly in complex presentations?

[@shekinahmariesol8919]

I found the tips on using data effectively and using color with intention to be very helpful. I think these are two techniques that can be easily applied to improve any presentation. Thanks for creating the video!

[@JeffSu]

Highlight at most 3 pieces of data you want to talk about and their implications

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it!!

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Humor makes the presentation engaging. Kudos @JeffSu for that very informative content! 😊

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Your video is a great example of how to present information clearly and concisely. Well done!

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How Jeff said "they don't give a fuck about the work we do" sounds so real! Hahahah!

[@JeffSu]

Because I mean it lol

[@AnalystAcademy]

Great video Jeff! Thanks for the shout out 👍

[@JeffSu]

Anytime Paul! Thanks for creating such awesome content for us working professionals! I wish your channel existed when I just joined the workforce 😂

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I love how it went from "They don't sponsor me bc Apparently I make too many jokes." to "they [the clients] don't give a fuck about the work we did" I did not expect that in a video about presentations 😹

[@JeffSu]

Hahahahaha well did you enjoy those jokes 😂

[@Thraciel]

I like the input, there are certainly valid points I will try to consider in the future! The only thing I dislike about consulting presentations are that it seems to be modern to put complete sentences, results or statements in the headline of a slide. I just cannot do this as it annoys me every single time. There should be a brief 1-3 word description whats on the slide instead of 1 or even two full sentences. But maybe thats just me...

[@JeffSu]

So unfortunately 😅 I would have to say I like how the consultants do it. Headers should technically be standalone sentences that tell the reader what the point of the slide is 😁

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I'm really sorry to hear that my friend. Hopefully my job search videos can be of assistance?

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@@walterwhite003 Ahhh gotcha. Enjoy while you can, and when you feel like you're ready, get back on the job search saddle 😁

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Don't sleep on Jeff Su, your videos are great. All the concepts discussed are very helpful and I'll use these in my next presentation and see how it works! With your presentation skills can you please do a critical analysis on Alex Hormozi's $100M Leads presentation? I think it would be very valuable to those who can't pickup all the details.

[@JeffSu]

Is that video on KZbin?

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[@JeffSu]

Haha thanks for the tip! Will do!

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6:56 does this color coding apply across cultures?

[@JeffSu]

Good question! Interestingly enough I know for a fact it doesn't because in China usually red = good. But since my primary audience is in the US I kept that example in 😁

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What software do you use to make the videos? Is there any 3rd party software for the things like the transitions and zooming/panning etc? Keep up the good work!

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Oh man, 5:00 really rings true!

[@JeffSu]

Painfully* true 😅

[@eduardospolidorio82]

Hi Jeff, big fan of your work! First of all, sorry if I make any english mistakes. Can you explain the ocasion to use the SCQA or the pyramid principle? Because, if I undestand correctly, one says to start with the conclusion and the other to start with the situation. How do I put them together?

[@JeffSu]

SCQA when you structure your entire presentation, Pyramid principle for the "answer" portion

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These tips are great!

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it!

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[@JeffSu]

It's true though

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[@JeffSu]

You're very welcome Wendy 😁

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What's the font recommended to use for these slides? Also is there a template resource you can share?

[@JeffSu]

Fonts rarely matter all that much! It's more about storytelling 😁

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[@JeffSu]

Thank you!! And welcome my friend 😁

[@KanessKalaichelvan]

Hi Jeff, I do have a question regarding using the SQCA and Pyramid Principle in my workflow. I have a weekly report wherein I have to report on the operational health of the team. I have to list their metrics week-on-week. How do I incorporate the SQCA framework with this? And how do I then use the pyramid principle? Would an SQCA like this work? Situation: Team is doing well Question: How well is the team doing Complication: Here are the low performers/problems that occured this week Answer: What I'm gonna do to solve this

[@JeffSu]

Pro tip: Not everything needs to incorporate the SCQA principle. If the goal of your report is to give an update on the stats week-on-week, just be as concise as possible 😁

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I think I messed up LOL

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Thank you 😁

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They are basically using the movie industry storytelling framework

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Ah did you watch Analyst Academy's video as well

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@@JeffSu not yet

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Why not both

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What's your idea?

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[@JeffSu]

Thank you my friend! Hope you're staying safe and well in Chile!