By Partner Design Studio (PDS)
Inside a PDS Consulting Deck
At PDS, we don’t make slides. We build systems of logic, story, and visual clarity. Here’s how our Partner Consultants structure and design consulting-grade presentations.
Table of Contents
- Section 1: Frontpage
- Section 2: Executive Summary
- Section 3: Body of Slides
- Section 4: Conclusion / Recommendation
- Section 5: Appendix
- Formatting Best Practices
- Templates and Tools
Section 1: Frontpage
Minimal layout. Clear title, subtitle, client logo, consultant name, and date. We use a strict template to signal credibility and consistency.
Section 2: Executive Summary
Two slides max. Show core message, support with headline-level insights. Use structured white space, icon callouts, and bold statements.
Section 3: Body of Slides
Split into clear verticals: Market, Strategy, Risk, Financials. Each uses logic trees, data-driven charts, and MECE structuring.
The Anatomy of a Slide
- Action Title: Clear, bold, top-line insight.
- Subheadings: Used for comparison or multi-part logic.
- Slide Body: Always designed using native PowerPoint tools, aligned to a grid layout, with strong visual hierarchy.
Horizontal Flow
Slides build logically: Why → What → How → So What. Each section closes with a recap or transitional insight.
Section 4: Conclusion / Recommendation
Recommendation slide, plus roadmap or decision tree. We signal clarity of action and confidence in delivery.
Section 5: Appendix
Clean backup. All appendix slides follow same formatting standards as core deck. No visual downgrade.
Formatting Best Practices
- Grid alignment and consistent margins
- Font system: Title / Subtitle / Body / Caption
- Icon library with uniform size and weight
- Charts built using native elements, not pasted images
Templates and Tools
- Strategy Templates
- Consulting Proposal Templates
- Market Analysis Frameworks
- Due Diligence Reports
- Go-To-Market Playbooks
- Editable Business Case Decks
All templates are built and tested by PDS across real client engagements.