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The Minto Pyramid Structure is an excellent way of communicating about a
business problem. The Pyramid Structure groups all parent ideas and sub-ideas
into groups based on specific logical relationships. It is important to note that
the Minto structure is applicable to nearly all forms of communication (e.g.
presenting, writing, webinars, etc.).
The Minto Pyramid Structure is an excellent way of communicating about a
business problem. The Pyramid Structure groups all parent ideas and sub-ideas
into groups based on specific logical relationships. It is important to note that
the Minto structure is applicable to nearly all forms of communication (e.g.
presenting, writing, webinars, etc.).
The Minto Pyramid Structure is an excellent way of communicating about a
business problem. The Pyramid Structure groups all parent ideas and sub-ideas
into groups based on specific logical relationships. It is important to note that
the Minto structure is applicable to nearly all forms of communication (e.g.
presenting, writing, webinars, etc.).
The Minto Pyramid Structure is an excellent way of communicating about a business problem. The Pyramid Structure groups all parent ideas and sub-ideas into groups based on specific logical relationships. It is important to note that the Minto structure is applicable to nearly all forms of communication (e.g. presenting, writing, webinars, etc.). When you use the Pyramid Structure to communicate, you should use the following components. • Subject: this as the “problem” being addressed. It is useful to think of it as the difference between an optimal scenario and the current situation. • Key Lines: These are statements that govern a structural cluster in the pyramid (e.g. section, paragraph, summary). • Sections and Paragraphs: The presentation of large ideas that logically support or discuss components of the problem. • Introduction: This is a section or paragraph that previews what will be presented and includes any contextual information that is needed to prepare the audience for understanding the idea. Only indisputable information should be presented in an introduction. The introduction should go as follows: (1) introduce the situation and context (2)describe the problem (3) raise questions that show the scope of what you’re going to discuss (4) preview the key ideas that are coming up. • Argument Sentences: These are specific data points that support the key lines of sections and paragraphs and are presented in a sequence that conveys truth to the audience. • Summary: This is a tool that the audience can use to check for the completeness of your communication and judge the conclusion.
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The Step by Step Guide to Outlining with the Pyramid Step 1: Determine the tone and style of your communication by considering your goal and your relationship with the audience. It might be helpful to do a quick analysis of your audience’s beliefs and existing knowledge base as it pertains to the situation) Step 2: Identify the gap between the current scenario and what is optimal. This is the “problem” you’re going to address with your communication. It might help to visualize or identify (e.g. with statistics) the difference between what is happening and what you want. Step 3: Identify where the problem lies and why it exists. Step 4: Third, identify possible solutions or the solution you have. Remember: a solution can predictably allow for a desirable result. Step 5: Decide on the logical approach you’re going to take. You basically have two options: (1) use a logically deductive structure by defining the solution in section 1, demonstrating its validity in section 2 (and possibly section 3 etc.), and then concluding the piece. (2) use a logically inductive piece by investigating cases in sections 1, 2 and more if needed, and identifying some “rule” that you feel can be extracted from these cases. Option 2 is usually stronger if the cases are familiar to your audience. Step 6: Structure your communication, outline your introduction, write your key lines for each component of your outline, and then support them with argument sentences. clusters, and summary and then write you key lines for each part of your communication. Step 7: Build out your excellently-organized piece of communication easily!