Risk Matrix Slide Template
Risk prioritization matrix with Impact on Y-axis and Probability on X-axis. Monochromatic color gradient from light (low risk) to dark (high risk). Numbered risks plotted in cells, with structured descriptions on the right. McKinsey-style consulting visual for risk assessment and prioritization.
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Example brief
Risk assessment: High Impact/High Likelihood (data breach, key person departure), High Impact/Low Likelihood (regulatory change), Low Impact/High Likelihood (minor delays), Medium (vendor lock-in, scope creep).
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": "bc1be7dc-ecae-561a-92e9-d81a95653601",
"brief": "Risk assessment: High Impact/High Likelihood (data breach, key person departure)..."
}'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": "bc1be7dc-ecae-561a-92e9-d81a95653601",
"params": {
"quadrants": [
{
"label": "High Impact / High Probability",
"color": "red",
"items": [
"Key engineer departure",
"Competitor price war"
]
},
{
"label": "High Impact / Low Probability",
"color": "amber",
"items": [
"Data breach",
"Regulatory change"
]
},
{
"label": "Low Impact / High Probability",
"color": "blue",
"items": [
"Minor feature delays",
"Vendor price increase"
]
},
{
"label": "Low Impact / Low Probability",
"color": "green",
"items": [
"Office lease issue"
]
}
],
"x_axis": "Probability →",
"y_axis": "Impact ↑",
"title": "Mitigation focus required on high-impact, high-probability risks",
"subtitle": "Project Risk Assessment",
"footer": "Project risk assessment | Q3 2025",
"takeaway": "Prioritize retention and competitive strategy to reduce top-right exposure"
}
}'Tags
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Frequently asked questions
How do I render a Risk Matrix slide?
Send a POST request to /v1/render with template "bc1be7dc-ecae-561a-92e9-d81a95653601" 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 Risk Matrix template accept?
The Risk Matrix template accepts: quadrants, x_axis, y_axis. Supports 3-10 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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