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Makeovers Simon Rowe 3/3/26 Makeovers Simon Rowe 3/3/26

be careful using questions as slide titles

Posing questions as slide titles can feel interactive, but they can create unintended problems for your audience. Learn how clearly stated takeaway titles help focus attention on what matters and support better discussion and decision-making.

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Makeovers Mike Cisneros 8/4/25 Makeovers Mike Cisneros 8/4/25

my favorite makeover (that didn’t make the book)

This client case makeover—one of our favorites that almost made it into the new book—shows how simplifying a complex forecast can turn confusion into clarity and insight.

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Makeovers Alex Velez 4/22/25 Makeovers Alex Velez 4/22/25

you don’t always need a graph!

A heartfelt data journey reveals how sometimes, the most powerful story comes not from charts—but from choosing a simpler, more human way to show progress.

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Makeovers Mike Cisneros 4/2/25 Makeovers Mike Cisneros 4/2/25

your QBR KPIs need an FAQ

When every slide is packed with shorthand, the real message can get lost—clear language isn’t just polite, it’s powerful.

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Makeovers Alex Velez 1/30/25 Makeovers Alex Velez 1/30/25

an alternative to error bars

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Makeovers Mike Cisneros 1/6/25 Makeovers Mike Cisneros 1/6/25

cold weather context: graphing lessons from the polar vortex

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Makeovers Amy Esselman 12/12/24 Makeovers Amy Esselman 12/12/24

do you need a data story?

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Makeovers Mike Cisneros 10/10/24 Makeovers Mike Cisneros 10/10/24

how many words is too many?

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Makeovers Simon Rowe 8/7/24 Makeovers Simon Rowe 8/7/24

using emojis to draw your audience’s attention

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