Story Framework
Pyramid Principle
Lead with your conclusion, then provide supporting logic. Respects audience time and attention.
Beat Diagram
- 1Answer Firsttitle-left / text
- 2Key Argumentsthree-column / text
- 3Supporting Evidencedata-visualization / chart
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OPF Config
narratives:pyramid-principle{
"$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf/v1",
"name": "PPTX.gallery — narratives/pyramid-principle",
"narrative": "pyramid-principle",
"tags": [
"gallery:narratives/pyramid-principle"
],
"slides": [
{
"id": "gallery-preview-1",
"layout": "title-slide",
"title": "Narrative preview",
"subtitle": "Storyline scaffolded by the \"pyramid-principle\" narrative.",
"design": {
"contentBox": false,
"contentAlignment": "center",
"titleAlignment": "center"
}
}
],
"catalogs": {
"layouts": {
"records": [
{
"$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf-layout/v1",
"id": "title-slide",
"name": "Title_Slide",
"label": "Title Slide",
"summary": "Bold, centered typography with minimal elements. Perfect for opening your presentation with impact.",
"description": "Bold, centered typography with minimal elements. Perfect for opening your presentation with impact.",
"tags": [
"Opening",
"Impact",
"Minimal"
],
"master": "Gallery",
"masterSlideIndex": 0,
"groupHash": "ddf3a920a68b7a0316802c6a646bb4bb481c6f5a288d236ab3021b4b990d25c2",
"groupDefault": true,
"contentType": "Title",
"contentMultiple": "None",
"contentAlignment": "Center",
"contentBox": false,
"contentTypeChartPrimary": "None",
"contentTypeImageFill": "None",
"contentTypeListBullet": "None",
"contentTypeListHeading": false,
"slideTitle": true,
"slideTitleAlignment": "Center",
"slideImage": false,
"slideImageAlignment": "None",
"slideLayoutDirection": "None",
"zones": [
{
"role": "title",
"placeholder": "title"
},
{
"role": "subtitle",
"placeholder": "subtitle"
}
],
"preview": {},
"details": "Bold, centered typography with minimal elements. Perfect for opening your presentation with impact. OPF placeholders: title, subtitle.",
"category": "opening-closing",
"spatialCategory": "hero",
"contentTypeTags": [
"mixed",
"title"
],
"placeholders": [
{
"type": "title"
},
{
"type": "subtitle"
}
],
"slideSubtitle": true
}
]
}
}
}Preview this config live at pptx.dev/playground, or load it in the gallery visual editor.
Pace
3-8 slides
5-20 minutes
3 baseline beat slides
Audience Fit
Tone
Deductive - conclusion first, then supporting logic.
Best For
Executive presentations, recommendations, time-constrained settings
Example Deck Types
McKinsey-style recommendation, Investment thesis, Strategic options analysis
Example
State your main recommendation upfront, follow with 3-4 supporting arguments, then provide data and examples for each.
Beat-by-Beat Guide
Answer First
Lead with your main point or recommendation. Don't make executives wait for it.
Instruction: Lead with the conclusion or recommendation.
Key Arguments
Provide 3-4 supporting reasons that logically support your answer.
Instruction: Group the main reasons supporting the answer.
Supporting Evidence
Back each argument with data, examples, or proof points.
Instruction: Back each argument with verifiable proof.