1. “The Pyramid of Death” 5 Levels of Idea Assimilation

2. “The Pyramid of Death” 5 Levels of Idea Assimilation This is the most basic level. If someone lacks the ability to read or hear your idea it will die. Read/Hear

3. “The Pyramid of Death” 5 Levels of Idea Assimilation Next your idea must be simple enough for your audience to understand. Read/Hear Comprehend

4. “The Pyramid of Death” 5 Levels of Idea Assimilation If an idea does not cause the audience to think/analyze the idea will die. Read/Hear Comprehend Analyze

5. “The Pyramid of Death” 5 Levels of Idea Assimilation If an idea can not be practically and simply applied it will die. Read/Hear Comprehend Analyze Apply

6. “The Pyramid of Death” 5 Levels of Idea Assimilation Yet application is not enough for an idea to survive the pyramid of death. An idea must be compelling enough to cause people to evaluate the message and personally own it otherwise it the idea is doomed. Read/Hear Comprehend Analyze Apply Evaluate

7. Read/Hear Comprehend Analyze Apply Evaluate Who? What? When? Where? “The Pyramid of Death” 5 Levels of Idea Assimilation Level appropriate questions to ask when presenting an idea.

8. Read/Hear Comprehend Analyze Apply Evaluate Who? What? When? Where? How? “The Pyramid of Death” 5 Levels of Idea Assimilation Level appropriate questions to ask when presenting an idea.

9. Read/Hear Comprehend Analyze Apply Evaluate Who? What? When? Where? How? Why? “The Pyramid of Death” 5 Levels of Idea Assimilation Level appropriate questions to ask when presenting an idea.

10. Read/Hear Comprehend Analyze Apply Evaluate Who? What? When? Where? How? Why? “The Pyramid of Death” 5 Levels of idea Assimilation