Keynote: Build Better Slide Decks

Event Overview

Slide decks drive most workplace decisions today, but too often they confuse instead of clarify. Join Andrew Quagliata, Ph.D., Cornell University senior lecturer and author of “Build Better Slide Decks,” for a conversation on how to transform your slides into tools that lead to real action.

In this session, Andrew will share the essential principles behind effective decks, from busting common myths to using stories and visuals that stick. Whether you’re pitching to leadership, running a meeting, or preparing a leave-behind report, you will walk away with simple, tactical strategies you can apply immediately.

What You'll Learn

How to cut through the clutter by choosing the right level of information density for your audience and purpose
Strategies for creating impactful headlines that communicate key takeaways rather than just topics
How to use memorable stories and visuals that inspire action and retention
Techniques for applying simple, repeatable layouts that guide audience attention

Speaker

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Andrew Quagliata

Senior Lecturer

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

Senior Lecturer of Management Communication and Assurance of Learning Director, Nolan School of Hotel Administration

Andrew Quagliata is a Senior Lecturer in Management Communication at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, where he teaches courses in persuasive communication, interpersonal communication, entrepreneurial communication, real estate communication, and business writing.

Professor Quagliata is the author of “Build Better Slide Decks: Create Sharper Slides, Stronger Stories, and Standout Presentations” (November 2025) and several eCornell courses, including “Building Compelling Slide Decks and Reports,” “Developing Self-Advocacy Skills,” “Generative AI for Written Communication,” and “Preparing for Effective Presentations Using AI.”

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