Strawman Process Diagram Template for PowerPoint & Google Slides

Overview

This template is designed to explain the strawman process in a clear, visual, and easy to follow sequence. It is a fully editable presentation template, compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides.
It helps teams structure early ideas into a draft solution and refine them collaboratively.
The layout presents the strawman method as a step by step process flow.

Built for clarity and engagement, this template uses a thematic process diagram to communicate how initial ideas evolve into finalized agreements. It is especially useful when introducing collaborative decision making, iterative planning, or proposal development frameworks in a way that is memorable and easy to understand.

What’s Inside the Template

The template includes a single illustrated process diagram organized into six clearly defined stages. These stages cover idea gathering, draft proposal creation, critique and review, revision and refinement, presentation of the solution, and final agreement. Each step includes a title and supporting description area, allowing users to customize the process based on their organizational or project needs. The visual storytelling approach helps audiences follow the progression without relying on dense text.

Key Features

• Clear six step strawman process visualization
• Logical flow from ideation to final agreement
• Editable text areas for each process stage
• Visually engaging diagram supporting storytelling
• Structured layout suitable for workshops and reviews
• Fully customizable in PowerPoint and Google Slides

Ideal For

This template is ideal for consultants, product managers, business analysts, strategy teams, and facilitators. It works well for proposal development sessions, stakeholder alignment meetings, design thinking workshops, and process explanation presentations. Educators and trainers can also use it to teach collaborative problem solving methods.

Slide Highlights

The slide highlights a central visual metaphor that reinforces the concept of a strawman approach while guiding viewers through each phase of refinement. The stepwise arrangement ensures clarity, while the balanced composition keeps the focus on the process rather than excessive detail. Each stage is clearly separated, making the diagram easy to reference during discussions.

Compatibility & Formats

The template is fully compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides. All elements are editable, allowing users to adjust text, colors, and layout to match their branding or presentation style. The slide is optimized for widescreen formats and performs smoothly in both live presentations and shared documents.