The Elegant Pitch

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Finalize the Communication

At this stage of the structured thought process, you’re done! You’ve been crafting your pitch all along without even realizing it. Think about it. You’ve defined a clear question and understand why it’s important to solve the problem. You have a core idea that makes a compelling recommendation in a manner that resonates with your audience because you’re pushing their button. Your architecture lays out your argument’s logic and you’ve transformed your architecture into an easy-to-follow narrative in the form of your story. Stakeholders have provided their input, and you’ve adjusted your story accordingly. Incorporating their input makes your story more convincing and builds support for your pitch too. The analysis ...