Run a rapid preflight scan for whether a slide has a clear claim, clear proof, and controlled attention.
SCAN What does SCAN remind you to check before presenting? Four rapid slide checks. Statement, Chart fit, Attention, Noise Which headline is stronger before a live discussion? Topic vs claim The stronger title gives the visual a job and tells the audience what it is inspecting. What is the fastest sign that a slide may be overloaded? You cannot say in one sentence what the audience is supposed to conclude from it. Overload is often a message-priority problem before it is a layout problem. When should detail move to backup? When the detail answers likely follow-up questions but is not…
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