The document provides techniques for crafting engaging presentations using storytelling. It discusses moving beyond bullet points to unleash the power of story by following a character's desire against obstacles. The author also describes a 7-step process for taming stories into an outline with complication, development, and resolution. The goal is to craft presentations that emotionally connect with audiences.
19. I had strong images, but lack of structure confused the audience
20. At first, I created a “logical” outline Main Point: Agility + Communication + Creativity lead to success 1. Supporting detail: Agility 2. Supporting detail: Communication 3. Supporting detail: Creativity Summary: Agility + Communication + Creativity lead to success
22. Let’s “script” the first 5 slides Screenwriting techniques for crafting outstanding presentations The downturn threatens the future of many individuals and organizations You are an entrepreneur, meeting an investor for the first time I suggests… Move beyond bullet pointsUnleash the Power of StoryTame your story to persuade You’d love them to invest in your great idea Investors can be so hard to persuade
60. Agile Tales Walk-through (2/3) Development Enter special world Dilemma Complication Refusal of the call Action / Resolution Turning point (will he succeed?) Action / Resolution New complication
71. E.g. Reverse Benefits Features Model View Controller Benefits Separation of concerns Easier page lifetime model Testability Reversed Benefits No separation of concerns Complex lifetime cycle Hard (or no) testability E.g.: Candidate Scenario 1 After the latest disastrous crash, team has 3 weeks to “fix” a web application which is almost impossible to test
Find a compelling dramatic story in which your area/product/technology plays a key role and structure your presentation around that story
Corporate politics.Lack of shared values.Weak communication skills.These, and many others, are reasons why most IT projects fail.IT project success rate 1994: 15%IT project success rate 2004: 34%In 1994, 75% of projects failed to meet customer expectations, 30% never see the light of day. 50% are 200% over budget.Most projects are challenged on the basis of lack of “soft skills”, not hard skills.We tend to worry so much on our technical skills, that we tend to forget this “tiny aspect”. Our employers forget this too, so maybe this is a problem.