Pyramid Principle Skill

Foundation: Barbara Minto's pyramid principle for clear, logical communication

Core Concept: Start with the answer, then provide supporting arguments, then add details.

Why This Works:

• Reader gets main point immediately (respects their time)
• Supporting structure makes logical sense
• Details are contextualized (not lost)
• Reader can stop at any level and still understand core idea
• Reduces cognitive load (top-down, not bottom-up)

The Pyramid Structure