How to Boil Your Strategy Down to a Single, Clear Visualization
11 Dec 2025
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What makes some deal presentations resonate with investors? Research on 654 presentations on acquisitions points to one factor—a compelling strategy visual. Here are the five principles that make those visuals persuasive.

Read the full article by João Cotter Salvado and Freek Vermeulen here: https://s.hbr.org/44qIYSS

How to Boil Your Strategy Down to a Single, Clear Visualization 11 Dec 2025 --- What makes some deal presentations resonate with investors? Research on 654 presentations on acquisitions points to one factor—a compelling strategy visual. Here are the five principles that make those visuals persuasive. Read the full article by João Cotter Salvado and Freek Vermeulen here: https://s.hbr.org/44qIYSS

How to Boil Your Strategy Down to a Single, Clear Visualization

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