Narratives
Structure a presentation around a sequence of beats.
Entries
48 entries
Problem → Solution
Classic business arc: name the pain, raise the stakes, present your fix, show how it works, prove it, ask.Open detailRaw JSONSCQA (Situation–Complication–Question–Answer)
Minto's pyramid principle: surface the recommendation up front, then layer key arguments and supporting evidence beneath it.Open detailRaw JSONPyramid Principle
Lead with your conclusion, then provide supporting logic. Respects audience time and attention.Open detailRaw JSONSituation-Complication-Resolution
McKinsey-style structure that builds tension before delivering insights.Open detailRaw JSONWhat-So What-Now What
Concise framework that connects information to meaning to action. Perfect for executive audiences.Open detailRaw JSONStrategic Narrative
Change-driven sales/founder arc: a tectonic shift creates winners and losers, and your product is the way to land in the winners' camp.Open detailRaw JSONGolden Circle (Why / How / What)
Sinek's keynote arc: lead with belief, follow with method, finish with proof.Open detailRaw JSONConference Talk
Stage-talk arc for industry events: hook, promise, evidence, mechanism, application, recap.Open detailRaw JSONTransformation Arc (Before / After / Bridge)
Marketing-copy arc adapted for slides: paint the painful before, contrast the vivid after, deliver the bridge between them.Open detailRaw JSONStartup Pitch Deck
Canonical investor-pitch arc drawn from Sequoia and YC templates; optimized for 10–20 minute meetings.Open detailRaw JSONEarly-Stage Startup Pitch
Seed and pre-seed pitch arc tuned for vision-heavy stories where revenue and traction are still thin.Open detailRaw JSONVenture Pitch
Series A/B fundraising arc structured around the canonical investor questions.Open detailRaw JSONPersuasive Sales
Top-of-funnel sales arc anchored in market change, leading to your unique capabilities, supported by proof, ending with a clear ask.Open detailRaw JSONSparkline
A tight comparison arc showing the transformation from an inferior state to a superior one, anchored by contrast.Open detailRaw JSONCompany Intro
Standard company-overview deck: who you are, what's distinctive, who you serve, why they win.Open detailRaw JSONMarketing Strategy
Comprehensive go-to-market strategy arc structured around the 4Ps; for category launches and annual plans.Open detailRaw JSONProduct Launch
Persuasive launch arc: brand, promise, conflict, stakes, reveal, raised stakes, sell, call to action.Open detailRaw JSONStrategic Advisory
Consulting-style advisory deck applying Minto's pyramid: title, SCQ, answer, three argued points, summary.Open detailRaw JSONChallenge → Resolution
Identify a current business challenge, trace its origins, and recommend an actionable resolution.Open detailRaw JSONProject Proposal
Internal proposal arc for greenlighting a project: hook, problem, idea, benefits, justification, plan, timeline, risks, outlook, ask.Open detailRaw JSONVision to Roadmap
Connects a compelling long-term vision to near-term executable plans, bridging aspiration and action.Open detailRaw JSONFailure Analysis
Walk through what went wrong, why, and what changes — a structured post-mortem for stakeholder reviews.Open detailRaw JSONSTAR Method
Results-focused framework that demonstrates impact through concrete examples.Open detailRaw JSONClassic Story
Movie-style narrative arc applied to any topic: open the scene, introduce the villain, raise the stakes, send in the hero, deliver the plan, close with hope.Open detailRaw JSONHero's Journey
Storytelling framework that takes the audience on an emotional journey of change and growth.Open detailRaw JSONBusiness Narrative
Tell a business strategy or solution as a story: setting, challenge, tension, hero, plan, outcome.Open detailRaw JSONChange Story
A change management narrative that addresses the emotional and rational objections employees face when asked to change.Open detailRaw JSONRags to Riches
Underdog journey from initial failure to eventual success — for founder stories and brand stories where the lesson is grit.Open detailRaw JSONUnderdog Victory
Story arc of someone or something overlooked who triumphs in the end — for founder narratives and team-building decks.Open detailRaw JSONSurvival Story
Narrative arc of overcoming adversity through determination — for brand stories and leadership talks where the lesson lives in the comeback.Open detailRaw JSONEducate
Engaging-explainer arc inspired by Mary Roach: surprise, evidence, anecdote, scrutiny, memorable insight.Open detailRaw JSONPersuade
Argument-driven keynote arc inspired by Ken Robinson: grip, challenge, story, statistic, revelation, proposal, question.Open detailRaw JSONReveal
Insight-driven keynote arc inspired by Amy Cuddy: connect through story, ground in research, advise, demonstrate authenticity.Open detailRaw JSONJustice
Advocacy arc inspired by 'I Have a Dream': inequality, dream, urgency, unity, call to action, hope.Open detailRaw JSONInnovation
Keynote-style product reveal inspired by Steve Jobs's 2007 iPhone launch: stage, reveal, demonstrate, wow, differentiate, recategorize.Open detailRaw JSONFocus
Long-term, principle-driven business arc inspired by Bezos's 1997 shareholder letter: focus, performance, framework, discipline.Open detailRaw JSONQuarterly Business Review
Standard internal QBR arc: recap, performance, wins, challenges, insights, plan, risks, asks.Open detailRaw JSONBusiness Review
Full-loop review of recent activities — closer to a customer-facing or partner-facing relationship review than a status update.Open detailRaw JSONBoard Meeting
Comprehensive board update covering CEO commentary, key metrics, financials, functional updates, and forward-looking topics.Open detailRaw JSONWeekly Progress
Tight rhythm-of-business arc for weekly progress reports — designed for fifteen-to-thirty-minute team check-ins.Open detailRaw JSONStatus Update
Concise progress-report arc for keeping a stakeholder informed: headline, brief, progress, results, plan, feedback.Open detailRaw JSONPerformance Review
Analytical review of individual, team, or company performance grounded in metrics and adjustments for the next period.Open detailRaw JSONSurvey Analysis
Structured walk-through of survey results: topic, executive summary, methodology, findings, analysis, implications, recommendations.Open detailRaw JSONTrend Analysis
Identify and discuss data-driven patterns to understand performance and forecast what's next.Open detailRaw JSONData Story
A data-first narrative that builds from evidence to insight to action, ideal for analysts and data-driven teams.Open detailRaw JSONEmployee Review
Constructive performance-review arc that recognizes work, gives candid feedback, and sets growth goals together.Open detailRaw JSONPerformance Improvement Plan
Structured PIP arc that helps a struggling employee see expectations, understand the gap, and walk a credible improvement path.Open detailRaw JSONCapacity Planning
Workforce and operational capacity-planning arc: kickoff, urgency, current state, projection, tactics, implementation, revision.Open detailRaw JSONSource
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Full catalog description
Catalog of narrative templates available in the openpresentation.org catalog. Each entry is a lightweight summary; full beat definitions live in the per-template JSON files alongside this index. Entries are grouped by usage: foundational arcs first, then pitches, sales and GTM, strategy and consulting, storytelling, keynotes and inspiration, rhythm-of-business reviews, data-driven analyses, and workforce reviews.