PowerPoint charting and storytelling
think-cell Training for Business Presentations
Create clear, executive-ready business presentations using think-cell for PowerPoint and Excel. Participants will build core and advanced charts, link recurring data, strengthen data storytelling, improve slide consistency, and complete a hands-on business presentation.
Build faster, clearer business presentations with think-cell.
Create clear, executive-ready business presentations using think-cell for PowerPoint and Excel. Participants will build core and advanced charts, link recurring data, strengthen data storytelling, improve slide consistency, and complete a hands-on business presentation.
Use the think-cell interface to select, create, and format appropriate business charts.
Build core and advanced visuals including comparison, trend, waterfall, Mekko, and Gantt charts.
Connect Excel data to PowerPoint and maintain accurate, updateable recurring presentations.
Apply data storytelling and productivity techniques to produce an executive-ready business presentation.
Course overview
Seven practical modules covering chart creation, linked data, storytelling, slide productivity, and a hands-on presentation workshop.
Module 1: Getting Started with think-cell
- How think-cell works with PowerPoint and Excel
- The think-cell toolbar and basic workflow
Module 2: Creating Core Business Charts
- Column, bar, line, and area charts
- Labels, legends, axes, and scales
Module 3: Building Advanced think-cell Charts
- Waterfall charts
- Mekko charts
Module 4: Linking Excel Data to PowerPoint
- Creating charts from Excel data
- Linking and updating chart data
Module 5: Applying Data Storytelling
- Identifying the key message
- Using message-driven slide titles
Module 6: Improving Slide Productivity and Consistency
- Automated agendas and slide structure
- Alignment, spacing, and layout tools
Module 7: Hands-on Business Presentation Workshop
- Convert raw data into the appropriate charts
- Build a short executive-ready presentation
Full course outline
Review every module, subtopic, and its corresponding module objective.
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Module 1: Getting Started with think-cell
- How think-cell works with PowerPoint and Excel
- The think-cell toolbar and basic workflow
- Choosing the right chart for the message
Module objective: Use the think-cell interface and select appropriate visuals for common business presentation needs.Module 2: Creating Core Business Charts
- Column, bar, line, and area charts
- Labels, legends, axes, and scales
- Professional chart formatting
Module objective: Create and format clear, consistent charts for comparisons, trends, and performance reporting.Module 3: Building Advanced think-cell Charts
- Waterfall charts
- Mekko charts
- Gantt charts and project timelines
Module objective: Build advanced business charts that communicate changes, composition, and project schedules.Module 4: Linking Excel Data to PowerPoint
- Creating charts from Excel data
- Linking and updating chart data
- Managing changes and maintaining accuracy
Module objective: Connect Excel data to PowerPoint and efficiently update recurring reports and presentations.Module 5: Applying Data Storytelling
- Identifying the key message
- Using message-driven slide titles
- Directing attention through emphasis and annotation
Module objective: Turn charts into focused business stories that guide the audience toward the main insight.Module 6: Improving Slide Productivity and Consistency
- Automated agendas and slide structure
- Alignment, spacing, and layout tools
- Consulting-style slide design principles
Module objective: Use think-cell productivity features to create polished, consistent presentations in less time.Module 7: Hands-on Business Presentation Workshop
- Convert raw data into the appropriate charts
- Build a short executive-ready presentation
- Present the insight and recommendation
Module objective: Apply the complete workflow by developing a concise, data-driven business presentation.