PPT Template for Updates + Case Study (PowerPoint PPTX Slide Deck)

Everyone needs to update others on their progress at some point. When we do, no matter how complex the scenario, the main message can be boiled down to one of three words: the status of red, amber or green.

This pattern, illustrates how you can use the Pyramid Principle to explain your status when it is green or amber.

Here's what you need to know about what the deck offers, how to use it and who prepared it.

The deck offers three things to help you with your next green or amber update, where 'all is well':

•  A one-page message map template as well as a case study using that template.
•  A storyboard to show how the shape of the story drives the shape of the deck.
•  A PowerPoint illustrating how to create an update that allows the messaging to be skimmed.

The case study updates senior leadership on the status of their diversity initiatives. It uses a data driven approach to present progress with confidence and transparency.

You can use this template three ways:

1 – Use the one-pager with instructions of what ideas to put where to clarify your thinking as you distil your message.
2 – Use the one-pager for the case study as reference to see how the instructions on the blank template play out.
3 – Cut and paste from the sample slides where the images could be adapted for your own deck.

With this template, you can efficiently communicate your achievements and areas for minor improvement. The structured layout helps you maintain focus and clarity, making it an invaluable tool for any professional tasked with delivering updates.

Whether you're reporting to stakeholders or team members, this template ensures your message is both impactful and professional.

This deck was prepared by Davina Stanley of Clarity First. Davina specialises in helping executives get to the point, using the Pyramid Principle. She learned the techniques at McKinsey. Barbara Minto reviewed and approved her training in 2009 and she has used them to help executives globally ever since.