Layout Pattern

Assumptions & Dependencies

Lists the conditions this plan depends on. Makes the fragile parts of a strategy explicit.

AssumptionsDependenciesRisk

How to Use It

Every plan rests on assumptions; good plans declare them. Use three short columns: Assumptions (what must be true), Dependencies (what we need from others), Blockers (what will stop us). 3-5 items per column. Name the owners or external parties for each dependency. Place near the end of a plan deck - after the strategy, before the action plan. This slide is insurance for the plan owner: when assumptions change, the plan change is expected, not a surprise.

Content Zones

TitleSlide title
ListOrdered items

OPF Config

layouts:assumptions-dependencies
Open Presentation Format
{
  "$schema": "https://pptx.dev/schema/opf/v1",
  "version": "1.0",
  "meta": {
    "title": "PPTX.gallery — layouts/assumptions-dependencies"
  },
  "design": {},
  "slides": [
    {
      "id": "gallery-preview-1",
      "layout": "assumptions-dependencies",
      "elements": []
    }
  ]
}
Open in OPF Playground

Preview this config live at pptx.dev/playground.