Strategy Block
Decision Brief
A recommendation block that states the decision, options considered, and next move.
Decision
Approve Option B
Show the recommended path beside the rejected alternatives.
Before
Option A
After
Option B
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OPF Config
blocks:decision-brief{
"$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf/v1",
"name": "Decision Brief",
"description": "A recommendation block that states the decision, options considered, and next move.",
"tone": "formal",
"narrative": "pyramid-principle",
"takeaway": "Secure a clear decision with options and recommendation visible.",
"tags": [
"content-block",
"gallery:blocks/decision-brief"
],
"design": {
"colorScheme": "slate-gray",
"fontScheme": "segoe-ui",
"background": {
"type": "pattern",
"pattern": {
"preset": "pct5",
"foregroundColor": "#e2e8f0",
"backgroundColor": "#faf8f5"
}
}
},
"slides": [
{
"id": "decision-brief",
"layout": "comparison",
"title": "Approve Option B",
"subtitle": "Recommendation, tradeoffs, and next action.",
"items": [
"Option A: lower risk",
"Option B: best value",
"Option C: delayed impact"
],
"design": {
"contentBox": true,
"contentAlignment": "left",
"titleAlignment": "left",
"contentDirection": "horizontal"
}
}
],
"catalogs": {
"layouts": {
"records": [
{
"$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf-layout/v1",
"id": "comparison",
"name": "Comparison",
"label": "Comparison",
"summary": "Side-by-side evaluation of two options, products, or states. Makes differences and advantages visually obvious.",
"description": "Side-by-side evaluation of two options, products, or states. Makes differences and advantages visually obvious.",
"tags": [
"Versus",
"Evaluation",
"Decision"
],
"master": "Gallery",
"masterSlideIndex": 13,
"groupHash": "61da4244d1ace87e46e5e2ea3464bbc8a5934a47ee936886810a587df3fc96be",
"groupDefault": true,
"contentType": "List",
"contentMultiple": "2x",
"contentAlignment": "Left",
"contentBox": true,
"contentTypeChartPrimary": "None",
"contentTypeImageFill": "None",
"contentTypeListBullet": "None",
"contentTypeListHeading": false,
"slideTitle": true,
"slideTitleAlignment": "Left",
"slideImage": false,
"slideImageAlignment": "None",
"slideLayoutDirection": "Horizontal",
"zones": [
{
"role": "title",
"placeholder": "title"
},
{
"role": "list",
"placeholder": "list content 2"
},
{
"role": "list",
"placeholder": "list content 3"
}
],
"preview": {},
"details": "Side-by-side evaluation of two options, products, or states. Makes differences and advantages visually obvious. OPF placeholders: title, list, list.",
"category": "data-analysis",
"spatialCategory": "2 zone row",
"contentTypeTags": [
"comparison",
"mixed",
"list"
],
"placeholders": [
{
"type": "title"
},
{
"type": "list"
},
{
"type": "list"
}
],
"composition": {
"mode": "row"
},
"slideSubtitle": false
}
]
}
}
}Preview this config live at pptx.dev/playground, or load it in the gallery visual editor.
Use Case
Use when a presentation exists to secure approval or direction.
When to Use
For leadership meetings, board updates, steering committees, and prioritization reviews.
When to Avoid
Avoid when the presentation is informational and does not require a decision.
Block Structure
comparison
Approve Option B
Recommendation, tradeoffs, and next action.
- -Option A: lower risk
- -Option B: best value
- -Option C: delayed impact
Best Practices
Put the recommendation in the headline.
State what happens after approval.
Use tradeoffs, not vague pros and cons.
Playground deep link: config=blocks:decision-brief