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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

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 with SCR, bold-bullet structure, consulting examples, one-pager links, and a free PowerPoint template.

Aug 22, 202513 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

The MECE Framework: A Consultant's Guide to Structured Thinking

Master the MECE principle with worked examples, issue trees, and case interview frameworks. Used daily at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain for structured problem solving.

Aug 17, 202518 min read

Consulting Slide Standards: The Unwritten Rules MBB Consultants Follow

The slide rules McKinsey, BCG, and Bain actually follow. Action titles, one-message-per-slide, formatting, and structural standards explained.

Aug 14, 202510 min read

Best Business Icons for PowerPoint: Consulting, Finance & Strategy

Find the right business icons for consulting, finance, and strategy presentations. Categories include process flows, org charts, financial metrics, and growth concepts.

Aug 8, 20253 min read