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Conversations on Careers and Professional LifeAuthor: Gregory Heller
Conversations on Careers and Professional Life, from the Foster School of Business office of MBA Career Management Host Gregory Heller has conversations with University of Washington and Foster School faculty, staff, alumni, executives, current MBA candidates and other experts relating to career development, planning, and resilience. If you're navigating a career change, pursuing your MBA, or looking to develop a resilient mindset to help you with your job search, this podcast may be for you! Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Education Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Slide Decks vs. Slide Docs: Why So Many Presentations Miss the Mark
Episode 15
Tuesday, 20 January, 2026
In this episode I break down the difference between slide decks and slide docs—and talk about designing intentionally for each. Many presentation problems don't stem from weak ideas or poor analysis. They come from using the wrong artifact for the job. Slides overloaded with text are often treated as presentations when they're really documents meant to be read. The result? Confused audiences, long meetings, and diluted messages. I explain why slide decks and slide docs serve fundamentally different purposes—and why trying to make one file do both almost always fails. In this episode, you'll learn: Why slide decks are spoken artifacts designed to support your voice, not replace it How slide docs function as read artifacts that must stand on their own without explanation A simple rule of thumb to help you choose the right format before you start building Whether you're preparing for class presentations, team meetings, interviews, or client-facing work, understanding this distinction will immediately improve your clarity and credibility.
