Presentation Outline Template
This template turns a presentation into a short sequence: goal, problem, insight, evidence, recommendation. Each heading is one slide, and the points are speaker notes.
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Template structure
Title and goal
The decision or understanding you want by the end.
The problem
The situation that needs to change, with one strong fact.
Key insight
Your central idea in one sentence.
Evidence
Two or three data points, demos, or case examples.
Recommendation
What you propose, with cost, timing, and risk.
Next steps
Who does what by when.
Tips
- One idea per slide.
- Use the slide for a visual and say the detail aloud.
- Plan one slide per one to two minutes.
- End with an ask, not "Questions?"
Frequently asked questions
How many slides?
Fewer than you think. Let time decide.
Can I use this for a pitch?
Yes. See also the business plan outline for investor topics.
Where do I put the agenda?
Skip it for short talks. The goal slide does the job.