Strategy Block
Decision Brief
A recommendation block that states the decision, options considered, and next move.
decision-brief1 slidebalanced density
Decision
Approve Option B
Show the recommended path beside the rejected alternatives.
Before
Option A
After
Option B
OPF Config
blocks:decision-briefOpen Presentation Format
{
"$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": "#d6cfc7",
"backgroundColor": "#f5f0eb"
}
}
},
"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"
}
}
]
}Open in visual editorOpen in Inspector
Load this config in the gallery's visual editor, or in the Inspector at pptx.dev.
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
1
Put the recommendation in the headline.
2
State what happens after approval.
3
Use tradeoffs, not vague pros and cons.
Playground deep link: config=blocks:decision-brief