What Makes a Presentation Great?

Gene Zelazny has been a consultant to consultants for more than forty years. As the Director of Visual Communication at McKinsey & Company, his influence on McKinsey’s visual style is legendary. In the September issue of Management Consulting News, we asked Zelazny for some tips on creating the perfect presentation.

Read the interview with Gene Zelazny.

Also this month:

• In his column, “The Writing on the Wall,” Alan Weiss explains why he wants consultants to “just stop whining” about the business.
• David Maister tells us what he has learned about how to use his Web site to promote his consulting practice.
• Kerry Patterson and Eric Patten give us three strategies for managing through any project setback.
• Plus—why writing a book changes everything for a consultant; how to avoid rookie mistakes when leading a meeting; the benefits of taking time off; and what to do when major technology initiatives promise more value than they deliver.

Beginning this month, MCNews is airing its first podcasts. Debbie Weil, corporate blogging consultant and author of The Corporate Blogging Book, covers the ins and outs of that subject. Jeff Thull talks about why value propositions fail. We’ve also got podcasts on lead generation strategies that work and how to create successful client communication programs.

Read the September issue of Management Consulting News.