Plan On a Page Examples Editable MS PowerPoint Template (PowerPoint PPTX Slide Deck)

BENEFITS OF THIS POWERPOINT DOCUMENT

1. Offers a portable alternative to MS Project for when both internal and external stakeholders don't have a license for that tool
2. Lots of examples provided to show views by Agile Scrum Sprint or just by Month, Week
3. Is fully editable and tailorable to to provide a quick way of constructing a plan without starting from scratch

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PPT DESCRIPTION

Editor Summary 39-slide PowerPoint template by i_Pro_PM_Templates that provides editable Plan On a Page (POaP) examples for Agile, Scrum, and PRINCE2 projects. Read more Contains monthly or sprint-based layouts and example slides showing key milestones, dependencies, critical paths, and options to present costings per phase for bids or Statements of Work. Intended for project managers, Scrum Masters, PMO staff, senior management, and clients for project-status reporting and meeting briefings. Sold as a digital download on Flevy.

Use this template when teams need a concise, single-slide-style summary to report project status, update clients, or prepare bid/Statement of Work overviews across Agile, Scrum, or PRINCE2 projects.

  Project managers preparing client updates and steering-committee briefings using a month- or sprint-based summary of milestones and critical path.
  Scrum Masters visualizing upcoming sprint milestones, dependencies, and delivery dates for sprint planning and retrospectives.
  PMO or bid managers assembling cost breakdowns and phase-based pricing for Statements of Work or proposal slides.
  Senior executives reviewing high-level project status and upcoming risks during governance meetings.

The focus on monthly/sprint views, milestones, dependencies and cost-per-phase reflects standard project reporting practices used in formal PM methodologies.

This PowerPoint template is both editable and easy to use and offers a very quick way to construct a Plan On a Page (POaP) for both internal and external stakeholders. 8 time out of 10 in my 20+ years as Project Manager, a Plan On a Page was the go to item for reporting on project status and updating clients on the position of a project.

This is useful for any type of meeting with either the team, senior management or clients and is useful to have as a desktop shortcut for quick and easy access.

A number of examples are shown that can be tailored to suit your project, either as Agile, Agile Scrum or PRINCE2 waterfall projects. I have included examples which show how to make best use of on-screen real estate and provide a comprehensive view of the project by Month or Sprint.

You can even use a plan to show costings per phase (for bids or Statements of Work) as shown in one of the examples.

This template includes a variety of detailed examples to cater to different project management methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, and PRINCE2. Each example is meticulously designed to maximize on-screen real estate, providing a comprehensive monthly or sprint-based view of the project. The visual clarity ensures that all stakeholders, from team members to senior executives, can quickly grasp the project's status and upcoming milestones.

The template also offers flexibility in showcasing project costings per phase, making it ideal for bids or Statements of Work. The examples include key milestones, dependencies, and critical paths, ensuring no detail is overlooked. This tool is indispensable for project managers who need to present a clear, concise, and visually appealing project overview to clients and internal teams alike.

TOPIC FAQ

What is a Plan On a Page and what elements should it show?

A Plan On a Page (POaP) is a single-slide project summary designed to convey schedule and status at a glance. Typical elements are key milestones, dependencies, the project’s critical path, and schedule granularity by month or sprint, with optional phase costings shown in a monthly or sprint-based view.

How do I adapt a POaP for Agile versus PRINCE2 projects?

For Agile and Scrum use sprint-based timelines that emphasize short-cycle milestones and dependency sequencing; for PRINCE2/waterfall use month- or phase-based timelines that show phase gates and critical paths. Templates that include Agile, Scrum, and PRINCE2 examples can be tailored to either approach, such as the included Agile/Scrum/PRINCE2 examples.

What’s an effective way to present costings on a POaP for bids or SOWs?

Present costings per phase alongside schedule elements so stakeholders see time and budget together; label phases, link phase cost totals to milestones, and keep figures compact. Example slides that combine schedule, milestones, and phase costings help communicate bid assumptions, such as a costings per phase example.

How can I maximize on-screen real estate when building a POaP slide?

Prioritize high-value items (milestones, critical path, major dependencies) and use condensed month- or sprint-row layouts to pack information without clutter. Pre-built examples that demonstrate optimized layouts can speed design and ensure readability, for instance templates showing monthly or sprint-based layouts.

What should I look for when choosing a POaP PowerPoint template for my projects?

Choose an editable PPTX with examples aligned to your methodology (Agile/Scrum or PRINCE2), clear milestone/dependency visuals, and options for phase costings and critical-path display. Check slide count and flexibility; the referenced template is an editable PPTX with 39 slides.

Can a POaP be used for daily sprint stand-ups as well as executive reporting?

Yes. A sprint-based POaP can be used in team stand-ups to show immediate sprint milestones and dependencies, and the same concise layout can be repurposed for executive reporting to show status and upcoming critical-path items in a monthly or sprint-based view.

Are pre-built POaP templates cost-effective compared to creating slides from scratch?

Many project managers reuse POaP formats because they save time on recurring reporting and ensure consistent stakeholder communication; the author notes POaPs were the go-to item in 8 out of 10 cases over 20+ years, indicating frequent practical use.

What components should I include to show project critical path and dependencies on one page?

Include named key milestones, dependency lines or markers, and a timeline scale (months or sprints) so the critical path is visible in sequence. Example templates demonstrate these elements together, showing key milestones, dependencies, and critical path in a monthly or sprint-based view.

Source: Best Practices in Project Management, Excel Project Plan PowerPoint Slides: Plan On a Page Examples Editable MS PowerPoint Template PowerPoint (PPTX) Presentation Slide Deck, i_Pro_PM_Templates