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Mekko Charts in PowerPoint: The Ultimate Guide

Learn how to create Mekko (Marimekko) charts in PowerPoint. Covers market sizing, competitive analysis, and share of wallet with step-by-step instructions and best practices.

Sep 18, 20258 min read

How to Link Excel Charts to PowerPoint (Auto-Update Guide)

Learn how to link Excel charts to PowerPoint for automatic updates. Compare native linking, embedding, and add-in methods with step-by-step instructions and fixes.

Sep 14, 20256 min read

Harvey Balls in PowerPoint: How to Add and Customize Them

Learn how to create Harvey balls in PowerPoint for vendor comparisons and capability assessments. Three methods: manual shapes, Unicode, and add-ins.

Sep 11, 20257 min read

Bridge Chart in PowerPoint: How to Create One (Step-by-Step)

Create bridge charts in PowerPoint for revenue bridges and EBITDA walks. Step-by-step with Excel linking and consulting best practices.

Sep 9, 20256 min read

How to Make a Gantt Chart in PowerPoint (Free Template)

Learn how to create professional Gantt charts in PowerPoint. Step-by-step guide covering native methods, SmartArt timelines, and add-ins with templates and best practices.

Sep 7, 20257 min read

PowerPoint Productivity Add-ins: 9 Tools That Save Hours

Discover the best PowerPoint productivity add-ins for consultants. Compare tools including Deckary, UpSlide, and Power-user with features, pricing, and honest recommendations.

Aug 29, 202513 min read

PowerPoint Add-ins for Mac: 7 That Work (2026)

Find PowerPoint add-ins that work on Mac. Compare Deckary and 6 other tools with full Mac compatibility for charts, shortcuts, and productivity.

Aug 27, 202514 min read

8 Best PowerPoint Add-ins for Consultants (2026)

Compare the best PowerPoint add-ins for consultants, from Deckary to Power-user. Detailed breakdown of features, pricing, and which tool fits your workflow—whether you need advanced charting or faster formatting.

Aug 25, 202515 min read

Executive Summary Slides: How to Write Like McKinsey

Write executive summary slides like McKinsey. SCR framework, bold-bullet structure, real examples, and a free template to get started in minutes.

Aug 22, 202512 min read

The Pyramid Principle: How Consultants Structure Arguments That Win

How McKinsey consultants use the Pyramid Principle and SCQA framework to structure arguments. Includes MECE logic, action titles, and slide examples.

Aug 20, 202512 min read
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