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Issue tree templates for PowerPoint
Break a question into the parts that answer it. These six trees cover the issue tree, the hypothesis tree, the driver tree, a breakdown of a total, an argument chain and the pyramid storyline that turns them into a deck. Every box is an ordinary PowerPoint shape, so adding a branch is a copy and paste, in your deck's own colors.
- Mac: all 6, in the Templates tab of the SlideShortcuts panel.
- Windows: all 6, under Insert > Templates on the SlideShortcuts tab.
Issue tree
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Hypothesis tree
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Driver tree
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Breakdown of a total
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Argument chain
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Pyramid storyline
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Numbers and names on the templates are samples. Replace them with your own.
Questions
What is an issue tree?
A diagram that splits one question into smaller questions, level by level, until each one can be answered with analysis. The branches at each level should not overlap and together should cover the whole question.
Issue tree or hypothesis tree?
An issue tree starts from a question and stays neutral. A hypothesis tree starts from a likely answer and lists what must be true for it to hold, which is faster when you already have a view.
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