PPT Storytelling
The problem with decks is usually the missing narrative, not the template. This skill writes the storyline first, then the slides, and uses AI for drafts and visuals.
Workflow
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Build the storyline with SCQA
Use situation, complication, question and answer. Establish the complication before the answer. Write full-sentence slide titles instead of labels like “current state.”
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One piece of evidence per slide
Put one chart or case per slide with source and takeaway. The chart should be understandable in one sentence without the speaker explaining it.
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Unify visuals and rehearse
Use one font, palette and layout, and remove unnecessary gridlines. Rehearse by speaking only the title and evidence per slide, stay within time and cut slides that do not support the thesis.
Recommended prompts
PPT Outline Prompt
Turn a topic into a narrative PPT outline instead of a pile of facts.
Data Analysis Prompt
Start from a business question and get a framework, metrics and validation steps.
Meeting Summary Prompt
Turn a transcript into decisions, action items and risks, not a transcript dump.
FAQ
Can AI generate a complete deck?
It can generate structure and a first draft, but thesis, evidence and trade-offs need human judgment. Direct output is usually correct but bland.
How many slides is right?
Estimate one to 1.5 slides per minute. A 30-minute presentation should have 15-20 slides, with the rest in the appendix.
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