In many procedures or processes, there are decisions to make that impact the outcome or end point. This makeover shows how to take a numbered list and transform it into a visual that easily communicates the decisions and the outcomes.

1. Slide Makeover
Video Podcast #76:
Visually showing procedures that
include decisions
Based on the ideas in
“Present It So They Get It”
by Dave Paradi
www.PresentItSoTheyGetIt.com

2. In many procedures or processes,
there are decisions to make that
impact the outcome or end point.
Here is a slide from a finance
department that explains how to
select the standard to apply.

3. Hierarchy under IFRS
1. IFRS and implementation guidance.
2. If no standard exists, look to similar situations
and related issues that are covered by IFRS and
the conceptual framework.
3. Otherwise, look to other standard setting bodies
as long as they do not conflict with the above.
-ie FASB

4. Hierarchy under IFRS
1. IFRS and implementation guidance.
2. If no standard exists, look to similar situations
and related issues that are covered by IFRS and
the conceptual framework.
3. Otherwise, look to other standard setting bodies
as long as they do not conflict with the above.
-ie FASB
Using a numbered list is
a common way to show
the steps in a procedure

5. Hierarchy under IFRS
1. IFRS and implementation guidance.
2. If no standard exists, look to similar situations
and related issues that are covered by IFRS and
the conceptual framework.
3. Otherwise, look to other standard setting bodies
as long as they do not conflict with the above.
-ie FASB
The problem is, that a
numbered list implies the
steps are sequential

6. Hierarchy under IFRS
1. IFRS and implementation guidance.
2. If no standard exists, look to similar situations
and related issues that are covered by IFRS and
the conceptual framework.
3. Otherwise, look to other standard setting bodies
as long as they do not conflict with the above.
-ie FASB
But here, the user must
make a decision if no
standard exists

7. Hierarchy under IFRS
1. IFRS and implementation guidance.
2. If no standard exists, look to similar situations
and related issues that are covered by IFRS and
the conceptual framework.
3. Otherwise, look to other standard setting bodies
as long as they do not conflict with the above.
-ie FASB
And here is another
decision to make
(although it is not as
obvious as the first one)

8. So how can we show the
decisions that must be made and
the result of making the decision
one way or the other?
Use a decision tree diagram like
this.

9. Applying standards under IFRS
IFRS
standard
exists?
Use IFRS
standard
Similar to
situation
covered by
IFRS? Apply IFRS conceptual
framework
Look to other standard
setting bodies; ensure
no conflict
Yes
No
Yes
No

10. Applying standards under IFRS
IFRS
standard
exists?
Use IFRS
standard
Similar to
situation
covered by
IFRS? Apply IFRS conceptual
framework
Look to other standard
setting bodies; ensure
no conflict
Yes
No
Yes
No
It starts with the
first question the
user needs to ask
themselves

11. Applying standards under IFRS
IFRS
standard
exists?
Use IFRS
standard
Similar to
situation
covered by
IFRS? Apply IFRS conceptual
framework
Look to other standard
setting bodies; ensure
no conflict
Yes
No
Yes
No
Based on the answer
to that question, they
go down one path or
the other

12. Applying standards under IFRS
IFRS
standard
exists?
Use IFRS
standard
Similar to
situation
covered by
IFRS? Apply IFRS conceptual
framework
Look to other standard
setting bodies; ensure
no conflict
Yes
No
Yes
No
One of the paths
leads them to
another question
they must answer

13. Applying standards under IFRS
IFRS
standard
exists?
Use IFRS
standard
Similar to
situation
covered by
IFRS? Apply IFRS conceptual
framework
Look to other standard
setting bodies; ensure
no conflict
Yes
No
Yes
No
And the answer to
this question leads
them to the standard
they need to apply

14. Applying standards under IFRS
IFRS
standard
exists?
Use IFRS
standard
Similar to
situation
covered by
IFRS? Apply IFRS conceptual
framework
Look to other standard
setting bodies; ensure
no conflict
Yes
No
Yes
No
It is much easier for the
audience to follow a
decision tree because it is
clear what they must do

15. Applying standards under IFRS
IFRS
standard
exists?
Use IFRS
standard
Similar to
situation
covered by
IFRS? Apply IFRS conceptual
framework
Look to other standard
setting bodies; ensure
no conflict
Yes
No
Yes
No
A decision tree is simple to
create using
lines, rectangles and text
boxes. No special graphic
tools or talent required.

16. Applying standards under IFRS
IFRS
standard
exists?
Use IFRS
standard
Similar to
situation
covered by
IFRS? Apply IFRS conceptual
framework
Look to other standard
setting bodies; ensure
no conflict
Yes
No
Yes
No
When presenting a
decision tree, you can
explain it stage by stage
so the audience better
understands it.

17. What lessons can we learn about
explaining procedures using a
decision tree diagram?

18. Lesson #1:
Use numbered lists only when the
process or procedure is truly
sequential.

19. Lesson #2:
Use a decision tree diagram to
show the questions and possible
answers at each stage of the
process or procedure.

20. Lesson #3:
Build your decision tree diagram
using the PowerPoint drawing
tools so that you can animate it
stage by stage.

21. Lesson #4:
Explain each stage in the diagram
one-at-a-time so the audience
understands how to make the best
decision at each stage.

22. Before After
Lessons:
1. Numbered lists are for sequential procedures
2. Decision tree diagrams show questions and answers at each stage
3. Build the diagram in PowerPoint so it can be animated
4. Explain the stages one-by-one
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