Strategy deck template

Tips

1. 01Put the recommendation in the executive summary, not at the end.
2. 02Follow situation, complication, resolution so the logic is easy to check.
3. 03Write titles that read as a story when skimmed alone.
4. 04Compare real options on the same few numbers, side by side.
5. 05Close with one decision, its cost and the first step.

Questions

How do you structure a strategy presentation?

Start with an executive summary that gives the answer, then the situation, the complication, your recommendation and its supporting arguments, options, impact, roadmap and the decision.

What is the situation, complication, resolution framework?

A storytelling structure used by consulting firms: describe the stable situation, the change that threatens it, then the resolution you recommend.

Can I edit this strategy deck in PowerPoint?

Yes. Edit it in MakeDecks in your browser, then download an editable .pptx with native charts and tables, or a PDF, for free.