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A step-by-step guide to creating PowerPoint timelines

Visuals help people process information. Timelines are an effective visual for enabling people to process project information such as key dates, activities, owners, and progress. This guide will show you how to create different types of timelines in PowerPoint. It also offers pointers on how to get the most out of timeline charts.

— by Akash Choudhary

July 09, 2024 | 10 min read

A step-by-step guide to creating waterfall charts in PowerPoint

Waterfall charts are an effective way of visualizing and explaining differences in values to an audience. This guide will introduce you to waterfall charts, show you how to create a waterfall chart in PowerPoint, outline the limitations of PowerPoint’s native functionality, and showcase how think-cell is better placed to help you make waterfall charts in PowerPoint.

— by Akash Choudhary

July 09, 2024 | 15 min read

Find the right visualizations for your presentation

In the world of data analysis and presentation, finding the perfect visualization to convey your message is key. It's not just about presenting numbers; it's about telling a story that resonates with your audience. This blog explores how you can find the right visualization for your presentations.

— by Akash Choudhary

March 26, 2024 | 9 min read

How to develop Financial Planning & Analysis dashboards

This article explores how Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professionals can design informative and insightful dashboards, geared optimally for their target audiences.

— by Akash Choudhary

September 12, 2023 | 5 min read

Planning for uncertainty with FP&A scenario management

FP&A scenario management is an essential mindset that modern organizations should adopt to plan and make quick, informed decisions in an uncertain environment. This blog offers guidance on how to move to a more agile and adaptable scenario management.

— by Akash Choudhary

August 29, 2023 | 5 min read

The meaning of data storytelling in the FP&A world

In this blog, we will explore the essential components, and the practical steps involved in creating compelling data-driven business stories.

— by Akash Choudhary

August 01, 2023 | 5 min read

Role of data visualization plays in business decision-making.

Role of data visualization in business decision-making

Understanding the rapid processing of visual information by the brain has significant implications in the business world, particularly for decision makers. In this blog, we will delve into the pivotal role data visualization plays in business decision-making.

— by Amos Wong

July 25, 2023 | 8 min read

Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint presentations

Let us explore Copilot, its potential impact on PowerPoint users, the importance of human interaction in the process and where we stand with Copilot.

— by Akash Choudhary

July 14, 2023 | 4 min read

7 steps to building a compelling PowerPoint presentation

Learn the 7 steps to build an effective PowerPoint presentation, including how to structure your story, lay out slides and create clearer, more impactful charts.

— by Amos Wong

June 12, 2023 | 7 min read

How to apply the MECE principle to PowerPoint presentations

Learn about the MECE principle and examples of how to apply it, plus how to use it to create stronger PowerPoint presentations faster.

— by Akash Choudhary

May 17, 2023 | 11 min read

Using the Pyramid Principle to build better PowerPoint presentations

Learn how to use the Pyramid Principle to create more effective PowerPoint presentations, including how to organize ideas, present data and clarify your message.

— by Akash Choudhary

February 07, 2023 | 6 min read

Why you should change the way you think about PowerPoint

Presentations shape the conversations and decisions that move business forward. And by approaching them this way, you can accelerate your growth.

— by Amos Wong

February 07, 2023 | 3 min read

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