From AI draft to board-ready deck

Oct 9, 20264 min read Why every reporting cycle still takes hours (and how to fix it) Why recurring reporting still takes hours, and four practical ways to cut the manual work by linking the charts and tables in your deck to Excel. Read article →

Jun 22, 20263 min read Why most AI slide tools fail at business presentations AI can draft text and build whole presentations. But teams need decks they can keep working on after the draft. Here’s why most AI slide tools fall short. Read article →

Jun 5, 20263 min read Generate charts and slides in bulk from Excel data With Grunt AI you can bulk-generate editable charts and slides directly from Excel and keep everything fully editable and connected to underlying data. Read article →

May 20, 20263 min read Meet Grunt AI: The PowerPoint AI for data-driven decks Grunt AI generates charts and slides in PowerPoint from your source documents. Editable, on-brand, and connected to Excel. Read article →

Apr 23, 20262 min read How to style time-based data without confusing your board How to show actuals, budget and forecasts in one chart so your board reads them correctly: solid, outlined and hatched, with one rule for each. Read article →

Mar 23, 20264 min read Move from the manual grind to reliable financial reporting Streamline financial reporting by moving from manual workflows to a scalable process that reduces errors and supports faster, more reliable updates. Read article →

Mar 18, 20263 min read Why the numbers in your deck should come from the source, not the model Let AI decide what to show and let the data supply the numbers. A practical guide to traceable numbers in AI-built board packs, reports and deal decks. Read article →

Jan 27, 20263 min read From slides to decisions: How to make every presentation count How consultants build presentations that lead to a decision: a clear storyline, one message per slide and charts that stay linked to the data. Read article →

Jan 6, 20263 min read The last mile: why AI drafts still get rebuilt by hand AI drafts presentations in minutes, yet teams still rebuild the charts and check every number by hand. Where the last mile goes, and how to close it. Read article →

Feb 20, 20246 min read Grunt and the Future of AI in PowerPoint Presentations Explore how Grunt and Microsoft's Copilot are revolutionizing PowerPoint with AI, enhancing user experience, and addressing professional needs. Read article →

Oct 25, 202310 min read The ultimate guide to choosing the right type of chart for your data How to choose the right chart for your data: comparison, composition, relationship and distribution charts, and design pitfalls to avoid in business decks. Read article →

Oct 5, 20239 min read Time Management in PowerPoint: Consultant’s Tips to Meet Tight Deadlines This blog explores the strategies needed to excel in high-pressure scenarios when working as a business consultant trying to create quality presentations. Read article →

Sep 12, 20236 min read The True Cost Of Wasting Time in PowerPoint Time spent on slide formatting and manual fixes in PowerPoint is time taken from strategic work. See what it costs, and what you can do about it. Read article →

Aug 30, 202310 min read 12 Tips to Create a Highly Impactful PowerPoint Presentation In this blog post, we will provide the twelve best tips and tricks from ex-consultants to create stunning slides and maximize the impact of your data. Read article →

Jun 29, 20239 min read A Consultant's Guide to Professional PowerPoint Presentations We take you through all the steps from chart disaster to professional business charting. Read article →