The Rule Of Three

 The Rule of 3 (not 2 not 4)

From flowers to business presentations, think in threes.

When arranging flowers, balloon bouquets, or business presentations, do you use the rule of three? With flowers and balloons, optically we prefer odd numbered or non-symmetric arrangements. Impress your friends with this tip, don’t make a balloon bouquet of two or four balloons, stick with three!

How do you use the rule of three in business?
 - First, prioritise the three most important points you want to communicate.
 - Second, relate each point to something familiar to your audience, capture their interest and attention.
 - Third, be consistent and repeat the three points to reinforce your message.

Think about your next presentation. What are the three most critical points you want to communicate. Do you begin and end by reinforcing them? If you are using PowerPoint, limit your bullets to three per slide. This forces you to think in threes and prioritize your communication.

 Lastly, how do your points relate to your audience?

Are they a call to action? 

Why are they important?

 How will they benefit your audience?

A wise person once recommended, “Tell them what you are going to tell them.  Then finish by reminding them what you told them!”

Start practising the rule of three. You will be surprised how well it will work for you!