I made this PowerPoint briefing completely from scratch to replace one that was very old and ugly. Some key attributes of the new version:
- Curb appeal: a polished, professional look that's clean and simple rather than gimmicky and cluttered.
- Flexibility: the core slides can be used effectively for a five-minute overview, but they are backed by dozens of supplemental slides that contain enough information to use for test program negotiations.
- Navigability: both the person giving the briefing and those receiving it benefit from the visual cues to the organization of the content. Extensive linking allows for easily diving into details at any point and for easily returning to the point of departure.
- Maintainability: Updates and edits can be made without triggering a cascading set of consequences. This was especially important in that an expansion of facilities and some organizational changes were imminent at the time this was produced.
