Chart Master Gifts

Flowcharts.

'I must say, I do like your resume.'

Sales and Learning Experiences

'Don't worry. I can still reach back for that 98 mile-per-hour fast ball.'

He's just the pizza guy, but he's very well prepared!

"I was hoping this presentation would be more interesting upside down."

'I should not that the cherry and whipped cream were an afterthought created by our graphics dept.'

'Quick! We need a bigger chart in here!'

"Now that I have everyone's attention..."

"The trend in tough economic times is to put off everything that doesn't require immediate action ? as this chart shows."

'Now, keep in mind that these numbers are only as accurate as the fictitious data, ludicrous assumptions and wishful thinking they're based upon!'

A presenter with a very complex chart to explain a business plan - 'And it's as simple as that!'

"Actual results indicate that the statistical analysis of the data which projections were based on may have been wrong."

'Why can't you tell me you love me without all the charts and graphs?!'

"Here are the new sales figures, which way up would you like them?"

"We need to change, but WHEN?"

'I think I know what the problem is!'

Presentation: Thinking each other are idiots.

'We're holding our own, but I'd really like to see some growth.'

"Until we get a bigger chart, we're estimating it's now about up to here."

"One of the most compelling graphic presentations I've ever seen!"

'Maybe the reason we don't have those 'off the chart' sales anymore is because our charts are too big.'

'If I may say so, business is booming.'

Business is off the chart.

"It's his ego growth chart."

Soaring Profits

Three businessmen using a pulley system to change a graph

"I believe I can create a great presentation if I can only tap into my cognitive dissonance."

'Sorry, everyone. That last chart kind of startled me.'

Guitar Man.

Expenses/Income. "Our only problem is working out how to switch these."

'We're all right as long as they think we're taking millions.'

"Cheer up, if this carries on we could become a very attractive takeover target.

Gloat

Out.