Process Chevrons Slide Template
Horizontal process flow using interlocking chevron shapes. 3-7 steps with titles and descriptions. The most recognizable consulting diagram — used in every strategy deck for transformation roadmaps and methodology overviews.
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Example brief
Digital transformation: Assess (current state analysis), Design (target architecture), Build (platform development), Deploy (phased rollout), Optimize (continuous improvement).
API example
With a brief (async, $0.05)
curl -X POST https://api.slideforge.dev/v1/render \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"template": "45e739b0-c9f3-54d8-b6e7-521378cdc9d7",
"brief": "Digital transformation: Assess (current state analysis), Design (target architec..."
}'With structured params (sync, $0.03)
curl -X POST https://api.slideforge.dev/v1/render \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"template": "45e739b0-c9f3-54d8-b6e7-521378cdc9d7",
"params": {
"title": "Deal Lifecycle — Enterprise Sales Process",
"steps": [
{
"title": "Prospect",
"description": "ICP targeting, outbound sequences, inbound qualification"
},
{
"title": "Discover",
"description": "Pain mapping, stakeholder analysis, technical requirements"
},
{
"title": "Propose",
"description": "Solution design, ROI model, commercial terms negotiation"
},
{
"title": "Evaluate",
"description": "Technical POC, security review, procurement alignment"
},
{
"title": "Negotiate",
"description": "Contract redlines, legal review, executive sponsorship"
},
{
"title": "Close",
"description": "Signature, PO processing, handoff to implementation"
},
{
"title": "Onboard",
"description": "Kickoff, integration, training, first-value milestone"
}
],
"takeaway": "Average cycle: 47 days — Evaluate→Negotiate is the longest stage at 14 days."
}
}'Tags
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Frequently asked questions
How do I render a Process Chevrons slide?
Send a POST request to /v1/render with template "45e739b0-c9f3-54d8-b6e7-521378cdc9d7" and your data in the params field. The response includes a .pptx download URL and PNG preview. Template renders cost $0.03 and complete in under 1 second.
What data does the Process Chevrons template accept?
The Process Chevrons template accepts: title, steps, takeaway. Supports 3-7 items. See the parameter reference below for details.
Can I customize the colors and fonts of this template?
Yes — pass a theme_id parameter to apply your custom brand colors, fonts, and logo. SlideForge has 8 built-in themes, or you can create custom themes via the Themes API.
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