Staircase Slide Template
Ascending staircase diagram showing 3-6 maturity or progression stages. Each step rises higher than the previous, with a label and description. Standard consulting visual for maturity models, capability assessments, digital transformation roadmaps, and growth progressions.
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Example brief
Digital maturity model: Level 1 (Ad-hoc — manual processes, no standards), Level 2 (Developing — basic automation, some documentation), Level 3 (Defined — standardized processes, KPI tracking), Level 4 (Managed — data-driven decisions, continuous monitoring), Level 5 (Optimizing — AI-powered, self-improving, industry-leading).
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": "4da5c5df-fa62-50d7-9a6e-e79bf605a97a",
"brief": "Digital maturity model: Level 1 (Ad-hoc — manual processes, no standards), Level..."
}'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": "4da5c5df-fa62-50d7-9a6e-e79bf605a97a",
"params": {
"title": "Digital Maturity Assessment",
"steps": [
{
"label": "Ad-hoc",
"description": "Manual processes, tribal knowledge, no documentation or standards"
},
{
"label": "Developing",
"description": "Basic automation, initial documentation, pilot programs underway"
},
{
"label": "Defined",
"description": "Standardized processes, KPI tracking, cross-team alignment"
},
{
"label": "Managed",
"description": "Data-driven decisions, real-time monitoring, continuous improvement"
},
{
"label": "Optimizing",
"description": "AI-powered operations, self-improving systems, industry-leading practices"
}
],
"current_step": "3",
"takeaway": "Currently at Level 3 (Defined) — reaching Level 4 requires $1.2M investment in data infrastructure."
}
}'Tags
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Frequently asked questions
How do I render a Staircase slide?
Send a POST request to /v1/render with template "4da5c5df-fa62-50d7-9a6e-e79bf605a97a" 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 Staircase template accept?
The Staircase template accepts: title, steps, current_step, takeaway. Supports 3-6 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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