Strategy Block
Executive Summary
A one-slide answer-first summary for leaders who need the conclusion up front.
Executive Summary
Recommendation first
Lead with the decision, then support it with three short proof points.
01
Decision
02
Evidence
03
Ask
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OPF Config
blocks:executive-summary{
"$schema": "https://pptx.dev/schema/opf/v1",
"version": "1.0",
"meta": {
"title": "Executive Summary",
"subtitle": "A one-slide answer-first summary for leaders who need the conclusion up front.",
"purpose": "Summarize an executive recommendation before the supporting analysis.",
"narrative": {
"id": "pyramid-principle"
},
"keyMessages": [
"The recommendation is explicit.",
"The evidence is compressed.",
"The ask is clear."
],
"tone": "formal",
"tags": [
"content-block",
"executive-summary"
]
},
"design": {
"colors": {
"scheme": "cool-horizon"
},
"fonts": {
"scheme": "aptos"
},
"background": {
"type": "solid",
"color": "#ffffff"
},
"layoutPreferences": {
"density": "balanced",
"alignment": "left",
"animations": false,
"slideNumbers": false
}
},
"slides": [
{
"id": "executive-summary",
"layout": "bullet-list",
"section": "Executive Summary",
"elements": [
{
"id": "executive-summary-title",
"type": "text",
"slot": "title",
"content": {
"text": "Recommendation first"
},
"style": {
"fontSize": 34,
"alignment": "left"
}
},
{
"id": "executive-summary-subtitle",
"type": "text",
"slot": "subtitle",
"content": {
"text": "A concise answer for time-constrained reviewers."
},
"style": {
"fontSize": 16,
"lineHeight": 1.3
}
},
{
"id": "executive-summary-points",
"type": "text",
"slot": "body",
"content": {
"bullets": [
"Approve the proposed direction",
"Evidence supports the tradeoff",
"Decision needed this week"
]
},
"style": {
"fontSize": 15,
"lineHeight": 1.25
}
}
],
"notes": "A one-slide answer-first summary for leaders who need the conclusion up front."
}
]
}Preview this config live at pptx.dev/playground.
Use Case
Use when a deck must lead with the recommendation, evidence, and requested decision.
When to Use
For board, executive, strategy, and consulting presentations.
When to Avoid
Avoid when the goal is discovery or workshop facilitation rather than decision-making.
Block Structure
bullet-list
Recommendation first
A concise answer for time-constrained reviewers.
- -Approve the proposed direction
- -Evidence supports the tradeoff
- -Decision needed this week
Best Practices
Use the headline as the answer, not the topic.
Limit proof points to three.
Make the requested decision visible.
Playground deep link: config=blocks:executive-summary