We need to cut slides!

Think about how a movie director cuts down a movie.

She does not just chop a few scenes randomly
She does not double the speed at which the movie runs.
She does not use picture-in-picture to cram two scenes in one screen shot in parallel.

Instead:

She thinks in terms of time, not number of scenes. What can I do in 90 minutes?
She thinks about plot lines, not scenes. Can we lose that flashback without impacting the story?
She thinks about the overall story. Now that we cut a few plot lines, do we need to overhaul the whole story line?

You are your own presentation director.

2 comments

Fred E. Miller2011-04-21 11:15:48

Another take, Jan, is that sometimes we need to ADD slides.

Thanks!

Robert Lakin2011-04-21 08:46:48

This is where "pyramid" structure can really help. Cutting out deeper levels of detail or support is easier, particularly on those insights/recommendations that don't need it (you've already made a compelling case for that point).