Presentation Generator Skill - PM Presentation Creation

This Skill helps create compelling Google Slides presentations from PM documents for stakeholder meetings, product pitches, and roadmap reviews.

When to Use This Skill

Use this Skill when you need to:

Create product pitch decks from idea validation
Present PRDs to stakeholders
Build roadmap presentations
Prepare sprint reviews or demos
Generate executive updates
Create customer-facing presentations

Core Process

Step 1: Input Analysis

Required Inputs:

Source document (PRD, User Stories, Idea Report)
Presentation type (pitch, review, update, roadmap)
Target audience (executives, team, customers, investors)
Time limit (5min, 15min, 30min, 1hr)

Determine Slide Count:

5 min presentation: 5-7 slides
15 min presentation: 10-12 slides
30 min presentation: 15-20 slides
1 hour presentation: 25-30 slides

Step 2: Presentation Templates

Product Pitch Deck (Idea → Stakeholders)

Slide Structure (12 slides, 15-20 minutes):

Cover Slide
- Product name (large, bold)
- Tagline (one-line value prop)
- Presenter name & date
- Company logo
Problem Slide
- Title: "The Problem"
- 3 key pain points (bullet points)
- Customer quote or stat
- Visuals: Icon or photo representing problem
Solution Slide
- Title: "Our Solution"
- Core solution (2-3 sentences)
- Key differentiation
- Visual: Product screenshot or mockup
How It Works
- Title: "How It Works"
- 3-4 step process with icons
- Simple, visual flow
- Minimal text
Market Opportunity
- Title: "Market Opportunity"
- TAM/SAM/SOM (visual chart)
- Market growth trends
- Key stats (large numbers)
Competition
- Title: "Competitive Landscape"
- 2x2 matrix or comparison table
- "Our unique advantage" callout
- Positioning statement
Target Customer
- Title: "Who It's For"
- Primary persona (name, photo, quote)
- Demographics & behaviors
- Jobs-to-be-Done
Business Model
- Title: "Business Model"
- Revenue streams
- Pricing strategy
- Unit economics (LTV, CAC)
Product Roadmap
- Title: "Roadmap"
- Now-Next-Later timeline
- Key milestones
- MVP features highlighted
Go-to-Market
- Title: "Go-to-Market Strategy"
- Launch plan (phases)
- Marketing channels
- Success metrics
Team
- Title: "The Team"
- Key team members (photos, titles)
- Relevant experience
- Advisors (if applicable)
Ask/Next Steps
- Title: "Next Steps"
- Clear ask (approval, funding, resources)
- Timeline
- Contact information

PRD Review Presentation (PRD → Stakeholders)

Slide Structure (15 slides, 30 minutes):

Cover
- Product/Feature name
- Version & date
- PM name
Agenda
- Overview
- Goals & Success Metrics
- Features
- Timeline
- Q&A
Executive Summary
- Problem statement
- Solution overview
- Expected impact
Goals & Objectives
- Business goals
- User goals
- OKRs (table format)
Target Users
- Primary persona
- Use cases
- Pain points addressed
Key Features (Overview)
- Top 5 features (icons + descriptions)
- MVP scope highlighted

7-11. Feature Details (1 slide per major feature)

Feature name
User value
Acceptance criteria (key points)
Mockup/wireframe

Technical Approach

High-level architecture
Key integrations
Technical dependencies

Success Metrics

KPIs table
Target values
How we'll measure

Timeline & Milestones

Gantt chart or timeline
Key dates
Dependencies

Next Steps & Q&A

Approval needed
Open questions
Contact for follow-up

Sprint Review Presentation (User Stories → Team)

Slide Structure (8 slides, 15 minutes):

Cover
- Sprint number
- Date range
- Team name
Sprint Goal
- What we committed to
- Why it matters
Completed Stories
- List with checkmarks
- Story points completed
- Velocity

4-6. Demo Slides (1 per major feature)

Feature name
Before/After screenshots
Key functionality

Metrics
- Sprint burndown chart
- Velocity trend
- Quality metrics (bugs, test coverage)
Retrospective & Next Sprint
- What went well
- What to improve
- Next sprint preview

Roadmap Presentation (Strategy → Stakeholders)

Slide Structure (10 slides, 20 minutes):

Cover
- Product name
- Roadmap period (Q1-Q4 2024)
Product Vision
- Where we're going
- Strategic priorities
Now (Current Quarter)
- Features in development
- Expected completion dates
Next (Next 1-2 Quarters)
- Planned features
- Dependencies
Later (6+ Months)
- Future vision
- Research & exploration
Themes
- Theme 1: Customer onboarding
- Theme 2: Power user features
- Theme 3: Enterprise capabilities
Success Metrics
- How we'll track progress
- Target KPIs per quarter
Resource Needs
- Team capacity
- Hiring plans
- Budget requirements
Risks & Mitigations
- Key risks
- Mitigation strategies
Q&A
- Discussion
- Feedback welcome

Step 3: Slide Design Principles

Visual Hierarchy

Title: 44pt, Bold
Heading: 32pt, Bold
Body: 20-24pt, Regular
Captions: 16pt, Light

Color Scheme

Primary Palette:

Primary: #1976D2 (Blue)
Secondary: #FFC107 (Amber)
Accent: #4CAF50 (Green)
Background: #FFFFFF (White)
Text: #212121 (Dark Gray)

Semantic Colors:

Success: #4CAF50 (Green)
Warning: #FF9800 (Orange)
Error: #F44336 (Red)
Info: #2196F3 (Blue)

Layout Rules

6x6 Rule: Max 6 bullets, max 6 words per bullet
White Space: 30-40% of slide should be empty
Alignment: Left-align text, center images
Consistency: Same font, colors, layout throughout

Typography

Headings: Sans-serif (Roboto, Open Sans, Arial)
Body: Sans-serif
Data: Monospace for numbers (if tables)
No more than 2 fonts per presentation

Imagery

High Quality: Min 1920x1080px
Relevant: Support the message
Consistent Style: Photos or illustrations, not mixed
Icons: Simple, one color, same style set

Step 4: Slide Content Guidelines

Title Slides

[Large Product Name]
[Tagline in smaller text]

[Presenter Name]
[Date]
[Company Logo]

Content Slides

[Slide Title]

• [Key Point 1]
  • Supporting detail (if needed)

• [Key Point 2]

• [Key Point 3]

[Visual: Chart, Image, or Diagram]

Data Slides

[Slide Title]

[Large Key Metric: 150K Users]
↑ 35% from last quarter

[Supporting Chart or Graph]

Key Insight: [One-sentence takeaway]

Quote Slides

"[Powerful customer quote or testimonial]"

— [Name, Title]
[Photo of person]

Step 5: Presentation Types

For Executives

Focus on business impact
Use large numbers and clear charts
Minimize technical details
Highlight ROI and risk mitigation
Keep slides simple and visual
Anticipate tough questions

For Technical Teams

Include architecture diagrams
Show technical dependencies
Detail implementation approach
Discuss trade-offs
Be precise with requirements
Allow for deep Q&A

For Customers

Focus on benefits, not features
Use real-world scenarios
Show product in action (screenshots, demo)
Include testimonials
Clear call-to-action
Avoid jargon

For Investors

Market opportunity (TAM/SAM/SOM)
Traction and metrics
Competitive advantage
Team credentials
Financial projections
Clear ask (funding amount, use of funds)

Workaround (Until Google Drive MCP Available)

Current Approach:

Generate Slide-by-Slide Markdown

---
PRESENTATION METADATA:
- Type: [Product Pitch | PRD Review | Sprint Review | Roadmap]
- Title: [Presentation Title]
- Audience: [Executives | Team | Customers | Investors]
- Duration: [15 minutes]
- Slide Count: [12 slides]
- Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
---

# Slide 1: Cover

**Layout:** Title Slide

**Title:**
[Product Name]

**Subtitle:**
[One-line value proposition]

**Footer:**
[Presenter Name] | [Date] | [Company]

**Design Notes:**
- Large, bold title (60pt)
- Company logo top-right
- Clean, minimal design

---

# Slide 2: Problem

**Layout:** Content with Icon

**Title:**
The Problem

**Content:**
• [Pain Point 1 - 6 words max]

• [Pain Point 2 - 6 words max]

• [Pain Point 3 - 6 words max]

**Visual:**
[Icon or image representing the problem]

**Speaker Notes:**
[Detailed explanation to elaborate during presentation]

---

# Slide 3: Solution

**Layout:** Content with Screenshot

**Title:**
Our Solution

**Content:**
[2-3 sentence description of core solution]

**Key Differentiation:**
• [Unique aspect 1]
• [Unique aspect 2]

**Visual:**
[Product screenshot or mockup]

**Speaker Notes:**
[How this solves the problem, why it's better]

---

[Continue for all slides...]

---

## Conversion Instructions

To create Google Slides from this content:

**Option 1: Manual Creation**
1. Open Google Slides
2. Choose a template or start blank
3. Create slides following the structure above
4. Apply consistent formatting
5. Add visuals as indicated

**Option 2: Use Slides API (when MCP available)**
1. Authenticate with Google Slides API
2. Run automated script
3. Review and adjust

**Option 3: Export to PowerPoint**
1. Create in PowerPoint first
2. Import to Google Slides
3. Adjust formatting

## Design Checklist

- [ ] Consistent fonts throughout (max 2 fonts)
- [ ] Color scheme applied consistently
- [ ] High-quality images (min 1920x1080)
- [ ] Icons in consistent style
- [ ] Text follows 6x6 rule
- [ ] Adequate white space (30-40%)
- [ ] Slide numbers added
- [ ] Company branding applied
- [ ] Speaker notes included
- [ ] Spell-check completed
- [ ] Accessibility checked (contrast, alt text)

Include Visual Guidance

For each slide, specify:

Layout Type: Title, Content, Two-Column, etc.
Visual Element: Chart type, icon, image description
Color Emphasis: Which elements should stand out
Animation (optional): Fade in, appear, none

Best Practices

Content

✅ Do:

One main idea per slide
Use visuals to support, not decorate
Tell a story (problem → solution → impact)
Include concrete examples
End with clear call-to-action

❌ Don't:

Overcrowd slides with text
Use bullet points as script
Include every detail from PRD
Use low-quality images
Forget speaker notes

Design

✅ Do:

Use high contrast (dark text on light background)
Align elements consistently
Use brand colors
Keep it simple and clean
Test readability from distance

❌ Don't:

Use more than 3 colors per slide
Mix too many fonts
Use distracting animations
Ignore white space
Sacrifice readability for style

Delivery

✅ Do:

Practice timing (1-2 min per slide)
Prepare for questions
Have backup slides (appendix)
Test tech before presenting
Bring printouts as backup

❌ Don't:

Read slides verbatim
Turn back to audience
Rush through data slides
Skip rehearsal
Forget to pause for questions

Output Template

# [Presentation Title]

**Metadata:**
- Type: [Type]
- Audience: [Audience]
- Duration: [X minutes]
- Slides: [Y slides]

---

## Slide Outline

1. Cover
2. [Slide title]
3. [Slide title]
4. [Slide title]
...
N. Next Steps / Q&A

---

## Slide-by-Slide Content

[Detailed content for each slide as shown above]

---

## Appendix (Backup Slides)

[Additional slides for potential questions]

---

## Speaker Notes

[Overall presentation flow and key talking points]

Integration Points

This Skill works with:

idea-agent: Creates pitch decks from idea validation
prd-agent: Creates PRD review presentations
userstory-agent: Creates sprint review presentations
google-docs-writer: Shares document formatting principles

Success Criteria

Presentations should:

Tell a clear, compelling story
Be visually appealing and professional
Fit within time constraints
Engage the target audience
Drive desired action (approval, funding, buy-in)
Be accessible (readable, high contrast)
Include speaker notes for delivery
Have backup slides for Q&A

Use this Skill to create persuasive, professional presentations that effectively communicate PM insights and drive stakeholder decisions.

presentation-generator

Presentation Generator Skill - PM Presentation Creation

When to Use This Skill

Core Process

Step 1: Input Analysis

Step 2: Presentation Templates

Product Pitch Deck (Idea → Stakeholders)

PRD Review Presentation (PRD → Stakeholders)

Sprint Review Presentation (User Stories → Team)

Roadmap Presentation (Strategy → Stakeholders)

Step 3: Slide Design Principles

Visual Hierarchy

Color Scheme

Layout Rules

Typography

Imagery

Step 4: Slide Content Guidelines

Title Slides

Content Slides

Data Slides

Quote Slides

Step 5: Presentation Types

For Executives

For Technical Teams

For Customers

For Investors

Workaround (Until Google Drive MCP Available)

Generate Slide-by-Slide Markdown

Include Visual Guidance

Best Practices

Content

Design

Delivery

Output Template

Integration Points

Success Criteria