Who is this training for?

Seniority: Early to mid-career professionals
Roles: Consulting/Advisory, Strategy, Corporate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Transformation, and PMO
Organizations: Consulting Companies, Government/Semi-Government Entities, Large Enterprises, Family Offices, PE/VC Firms and Sovereign Wealth Funds
Language skills: Instruction is in English

What will the course cover?

Structured Problem Solving

Importance and applications of structured problem solving
The problem-solving framework
Problem definition and structuring
Issue trees and being MECE
Prioritization & impact assessment
Communication of recommendations
Practice case studies individually and in groups

Storylining and Communication

Introduction to components of strong communication: Content, structure, and style
Deep-dive into structure using Minto Pyramid Principle
Step-by-step walkthrough of building arguments and applying the Pyramid Principle to different types of written documents (e.g., PowerPoint, Emails)
Deep-dive into PowerPoint storylining and slide building
Individual and group case study practice

Presentations Production and Formatting

Presentation development process and good practices
Ghost deck use and structure
Presentation structure and components: Opening, Core, and Closing
Trackers, frameworks, content, and synthesis
Content slides: charts, diagrams, tables
Formatting and style good practices
Hands-on practice individually and in groups

What are the learning outcomes?

Improved problem-solving abilities by following a structured approach
Refined articulation of problem statement or project scope of work
Comprehensive improved articulation of issues using issue tree
Increased work productivity through prioritization of analysis
Refined articulation of solutions and recommendations
Improved storylining of E-mails and PowerPoint Presentations
A deeper understanding of the fundamentals of effective presentation development
Improved ability, quality, and speed of creating presentations and reports

Who will teach the course?

Our faculty are experienced consulting professionals and coaches with years of experience in delivering consulting work and training. The faculty for each course will be communicated to the participants ahead of time.

Disclaimer: Makeen Advisors reserves the right to alter the course dates, content, venue, and faculty.

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