Do not index
Do not index
For context: Right now, I use a presentation format to align stakeholders, but I feel like I’m including too many design details that don’t resonate with high-level boards or stakeholders. Even though I try to simplify with visuals and videos, they still say it’s too detailed for their level.
The tricky part is that I feel these details are crucial for the product, so I’m not sure what to cut.
Another challenge is keeping my tone engaging—right now, my presentations feel a bit flat, and I worry they’re boring for the audience.
How to ace stakeholder presentations and win buy-in
Here’s a few recommendations to experiment with:
1. Play with your presentation structure:
- What’s the pain? (Set the context)
- What’s the struggle? (Highlight the problem)
- How does your design solve it? (Show the transformation)
Remember, stakeholders care about what impacts them—like revenue, conversion, or customer impact—so connect the details to those outcomes.
2. Get feedback:
Record yourself or ask a few people to sit in and give honest feedback.
You might think your style is “boring,” but it could just be imposter syndrome talking.
3. Keep it brief:
Share the essentials and leave room for questions.
Finding the balance between too much and too little info is key.
4. Know your audience:
Product and engineering teams usually want to know how it works.
C-levels care about how it impacts customers.
Adjust accordingly!
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