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Compare the same fictional proposal through single-slide layouts and whole-deck order. Connect each form with its name, selection conditions and a reusable instruction.

Same material, different opening

Switch conclusion and evidence order to change the claim the reader encounters first.

  1. 1Proposal

    Proposal: use one reviewer for standard requests; retain two for exceptions.

  2. 2Problem

    Problem: handoffs create waiting for review.

  3. 3Observation

    Observation: standard and exception requests currently receive two-person review.

  4. 4Next action

    Next action: run a trial, inspect missed exceptions and decide whether to continue.

Conclusion-first deck

It preserves the content of evidence-first while changing when the proposal appears.

Fictional proposal. These are not measured improvement results. Static comparisons and text remain readable.

Compare

CurrentProposed
Standard requestsTwo reviewersOne reviewer
ExceptionsTwo reviewersTwo reviewers
Comparison slide
Current

Standard requests: Two reviewers

Exceptions: Two reviewers

Proposed

Standard requests: One reviewer

Exceptions: Two reviewers

Before/After slide

Before/After shows a state change; a comparison helps choose an option.

Fictional proposal. These are not measured improvement results.

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6 results

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Comparison slide

Option choice

Single-slide layout

CurrentProposed
Standard requestsTwo reviewersOne reviewer
ExceptionsTwo reviewersTwo reviewers
Comparison slide
Represents
One slide places alternatives against the same criteria.
Difference
Before/After shows a state change; a comparison helps choose an option.
Use when
Compare reviewer counts for standard and exception requests in the current and proposed options.
Constraints
Keep criteria aligned. Do not invent superiority or effects.
Creation instruction

Preserve the following material and compose it for the purpose and constraints. Comparison slide Fictional proposal. These are not measured improvement results. Problem: handoffs create waiting for review. Observation: standard and exception requests currently receive two-person review. Proposal: use one reviewer for standard requests; retain two for exceptions. Next action: run a trial, inspect missed exceptions and decide whether to continue. One slide places alternatives against the same criteria. Compare reviewer counts for standard and exception requests in the current and proposed options. Keep criteria aligned. Do not invent superiority or effects.

02

Before/After slide

Explain change

Single-slide layout

Current

Standard requests: Two reviewers

Exceptions: Two reviewers

Proposed

Standard requests: One reviewer

Exceptions: Two reviewers

Before/After slide
Represents
One slide pairs the current state with the proposed future state.
Difference
A comparison considers alternatives; this form highlights what changes.
Use when
Explain that standard review changes while exception review remains.
Constraints
Label After as proposed, not an achieved improvement.
Creation instruction

Preserve the following material and compose it for the purpose and constraints. Before/After slide Fictional proposal. These are not measured improvement results. Problem: handoffs create waiting for review. Observation: standard and exception requests currently receive two-person review. Proposal: use one reviewer for standard requests; retain two for exceptions. Next action: run a trial, inspect missed exceptions and decide whether to continue. One slide pairs the current state with the proposed future state. Explain that standard review changes while exception review remains. Label After as proposed, not an achieved improvement.

03

Roadmap slide

Plan action

Single-slide layout

  1. 1Prepare
  2. 2Trial
  3. 3Review

Next action: run a trial, inspect missed exceptions and decide whether to continue.

Roadmap slide
Represents
One slide puts preparation, trial and review in time order.
Difference
A process diagram shows processing relationships; a roadmap shows implementation stages and checkpoints.
Use when
Separate preparation from a continuation decision after the trial.
Constraints
Do not invent dates or completion rates. Time order is not priority.
Creation instruction

Preserve the following material and compose it for the purpose and constraints. Roadmap slide Fictional proposal. These are not measured improvement results. Problem: handoffs create waiting for review. Observation: standard and exception requests currently receive two-person review. Proposal: use one reviewer for standard requests; retain two for exceptions. Next action: run a trial, inspect missed exceptions and decide whether to continue. One slide puts preparation, trial and review in time order. Separate preparation from a continuation decision after the trial. Do not invent dates or completion rates. Time order is not priority.

04

Conclusion-first deck

Understand the claim

Whole-deck order

  1. 1Proposal

    Proposal: use one reviewer for standard requests; retain two for exceptions.

  2. 2Problem

    Problem: handoffs create waiting for review.

  3. 3Observation

    Observation: standard and exception requests currently receive two-person review.

  4. 4Next action

    Next action: run a trial, inspect missed exceptions and decide whether to continue.

Conclusion-first deck
Represents
A deck opens with the proposal, followed by problem, observation and next action.
Difference
It preserves the content of evidence-first while changing when the proposal appears.
Use when
The audience knows the context and wants the decision target first.
Constraints
Add context for unfamiliar readers. A proposal is not an established fact.
Creation instruction

Preserve the following material and compose it for the purpose and constraints. Conclusion-first deck Fictional proposal. These are not measured improvement results. Problem: handoffs create waiting for review. Observation: standard and exception requests currently receive two-person review. Proposal: use one reviewer for standard requests; retain two for exceptions. Next action: run a trial, inspect missed exceptions and decide whether to continue. A deck opens with the proposal, followed by problem, observation and next action. The audience knows the context and wants the decision target first. Add context for unfamiliar readers. A proposal is not an established fact.

05

Evidence-first deck

Assess evidence

Whole-deck order

  1. 1Problem

    Problem: handoffs create waiting for review.

  2. 2Observation

    Observation: standard and exception requests currently receive two-person review.

  3. 3Proposal

    Proposal: use one reviewer for standard requests; retain two for exceptions.

  4. 4Next action

    Next action: run a trial, inspect missed exceptions and decide whether to continue.

Evidence-first deck
Represents
A deck opens with problem and observation, then proposal and next action.
Difference
Compared with conclusion-first, the reason for the proposal appears earlier.
Use when
The audience needs to assess the problem and observation before considering a proposal.
Constraints
Keep background bounded and reach the decision and next action.
Creation instruction

Preserve the following material and compose it for the purpose and constraints. Evidence-first deck Fictional proposal. These are not measured improvement results. Problem: handoffs create waiting for review. Observation: standard and exception requests currently receive two-person review. Proposal: use one reviewer for standard requests; retain two for exceptions. Next action: run a trial, inspect missed exceptions and decide whether to continue. A deck opens with problem and observation, then proposal and next action. The audience needs to assess the problem and observation before considering a proposal. Keep background bounded and reach the decision and next action.

06

Proposal deck

Make a decision

Whole-deck order

  1. 1Problem

    Problem: handoffs create waiting for review.

  2. 2Proposal

    Proposal: use one reviewer for standard requests; retain two for exceptions.

  3. 3Observation

    Observation: standard and exception requests currently receive two-person review.

  4. 4Next action

    Next action: run a trial, inspect missed exceptions and decide whether to continue.

Proposal deck
Represents
A deck connects problem, proposed change, observation and next action to request a conditional decision.
Difference
Conclusion-first stresses opening order; a proposal deck stresses what to decide and how to check it.
Use when
Seek approval for a trial and a continuation decision after review.
Constraints
Keep observation fictional. Do not imply implementation or proven effects.
Creation instruction

Preserve the following material and compose it for the purpose and constraints. Proposal deck Fictional proposal. These are not measured improvement results. Problem: handoffs create waiting for review. Observation: standard and exception requests currently receive two-person review. Proposal: use one reviewer for standard requests; retain two for exceptions. Next action: run a trial, inspect missed exceptions and decide whether to continue. A deck connects problem, proposed change, observation and next action to request a conditional decision. Seek approval for a trial and a continuation decision after review. Keep observation fictional. Do not imply implementation or proven effects.

Coverage by purpose

All entriesIncludedUncollected examples
Option choiceComparison slideThree or more options
Explain changeBefore/After slideActual vs proposed results
Plan actionRoadmap slideMultiple-team plans
Understand the claimConclusion-first deckSummary/detail navigation
Assess evidenceEvidence-first deckCounterevidence structure
Make a decisionProposal deckAlternative costs

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