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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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Cost
$0.03/slide
Speed
<1 second
Items
310
Output
.pptx + PDF + PNG

Parameters

Parameter
Description
quadrants
Array of quadrants items
x_axis
{"type":"string"}
y_axis
{"type":"string"}

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

riskmatrixlikelihoodimpactassessmentheat maprisk registermitigationseverityprobabilityprioritization

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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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