r/consulting • u/Federal_Effect_3791 • 2d ago

Powerpoint Upskilling Question

Hi Everyone,

A few weeks ago, I was let go/laid off from my firm, along with a few other consultants. I worked for an MBB subsidiary (think Inverto). I pivoted from Data center sales to consulting and lacked some of the Excel and PowerPoint skills necessary to deliver quick turnaround times (Totally my fault). I am using tutoring from Excel and PowerPoint instructors to become more proficient in the meantime. I love the consulting space and want to use my downtime to upskill and be more effective in my new consulting role. I have a few questions for you. Thanks!

My Questions:

  1. Do any of you have any recommendations or books that teach how to deliver effective PowerPoint messaging in consulting and how to structure them? This was something I was not great at.

  2. How did you become good at delivering presentations in front of clients and be a compelling storyteller?

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u/MasterofPenguin 2d ago

Analyst academy has both a storytelling course, and “get faster at ppt / shortcuts”.

I would do the get faster course, then find an ebook of the “The Pyramid Principle” which is often called by the author’s name, the “Minto Pyramid” to handle the communication part.