Duarte Sparkline

instructor

Alternate between what is and what could be, building tension across the talk, ending on a new normal. Story-shaped rather than list-shaped.

Summary

Alternate between what is and what could be, building tension across the talk, ending on a new normal. Story-shaped rather than list-shaped.

Origin

Nancy Duarte, Resonate (2010) - an analysis of great talks.

Structure

What is <-> what could be (repeat) -> a compelling new normal.

When to use it

Keynotes, vision talks, openings and closings that need emotional lift.

In Nalanda

Course or module framing where inspiration matters more than procedure.

Notes & tips

Pitfalls to avoid. Contrast without substance; a 'new normal' the content hasn't earned.