Guides
How to make the charts and slides consultants and analysts use most, in PowerPoint and Google Slides, with and without an add-in.
How to make a waterfall chart in PowerPoint
For a simple bridge, use PowerPoint’s built-in waterfall chart (Insert → Chart → Waterfall) and mark the total bars with “Set as total”.
How to make a Mekko chart in Google Slides
Google Slides and Google Sheets have no Mekko (Marimekko) chart type.
How to make a Gantt chart in PowerPoint
PowerPoint has no Gantt chart type.
The consulting slide checklist
Before a deck goes out, check five things: the storyline reads from the titles alone; every chart answers its title; numbers, units and sources are consistent; the deck is on brand; and nothing confidential is left in notes or hidden places.
Spend the evening on the story, not the formatting
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