Getting your outline in order

An important way to ensure structure in your communication is to craft an outline beforehand. This ensures that you include all the necessary topics, and that there is a logical order for your audience to follow.

A good outline is structured as follows:

1. Introduction
   • Problem statement
   • Context
   • Objectives
2. Body
   • Data
   • Analysis
   • Key findings
3. Conclusions
   • Insights
   • Recommendations