Webinar Slide Deck Generator

When to use this skill

• User asks to create webinar slides
• User needs presentation content
• User wants slide deck structure
• User mentions speaker notes
• User needs virtual event presentations

Workflow

• Define webinar objectives
• Create slide structure
• Write slide content
• Add speaker notes
• Suggest visuals
• Include engagement elements

Instructions

Step 1: Webinar Brief

Gather: title, duration, date/time, platform, presenters, target audience, experience level, webinar type (educational/demo/panel), primary goal, 3-5 key takeaways, and call-to-action.

Step 2: Slide Structure by Duration

Standard segments: Welcome/intro → Agenda → Core content → Summary → Q&A → CTA/close

Step 3: Slide Content

Each slide needs:

• Content: Headline + max 6 bullets (6 words each)
• Visual: Suggested image, chart, or icon
• Speaker Notes: 30-60 seconds of talking points

Slide types: Title, welcome/housekeeping, agenda, content (text or visual), quote/stat, poll/engagement, summary, CTA, Q&A, thank you.

See examples/slide-templates.md for complete slide templates.

Step 4: Content Patterns

Problem → Solution: Present challenge, then introduce approach Before → After: Show transformation Framework/Model: Introduce 3-5 element framework with diagram Demo: Screenshot or “DEMO” placeholder with walkthrough notes

Step 5: Speaker Notes

For each slide include:

• Transition from previous slide
• Key points to cover (1-2 sentences each)
• Timing (seconds/minutes)
• Engagement prompt if applicable
• Transition to next slide

Step 6: Visual Guidelines

Step 7: Engagement Elements

Schedule engagement every 10-15 minutes:

• Polls: Gauge knowledge/opinion
• Chat prompts: Generate discussion
• Hand raise: Quick consensus
• Quiz: Test understanding

See examples/engagement-templates.md for engagement schedule and examples.

Step 8: Webinar Type Structures

Educational: Intro → Agenda → Why this matters → Step-by-step content → Mistakes to avoid → Summary → Q&A → CTA

Product Demo: Intro → Customer challenge → Our approach → Demo → Customer success → Q&A → Offer/CTA

Panel: Intro → Topic intro → Panelist intros → Discussion topics → Audience Q&A → Closing thoughts

Step 9: Accessibility

• Alt text for all images
• 4.5:1 minimum text contrast
• Minimum 24pt body text
• Avoid auto-play animations
• Enable captions for video/audio

Output Format

# [Webinar Title] - Slide Deck

**Duration:** [X minutes]
**Slides:** [X total]
**Presenter:** [Name]

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## Slide 1: Title

**Content:** [Slide content]
**Visual:** [Description]
**Speaker Notes:** [Notes]

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[Continue for all slides]

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## Engagement Plan

[Poll and interaction schedule]

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## Timing Runsheet

| Slide | Topic | Time | Cumulative |
| ----- | ----- | ---- | ---------- |

Validation

Before completing:

• Slide count matches duration
• One key message per slide
• Speaker notes for every slide
• Engagement every 10-15 minutes
• Clear CTA included
• Visual suggestions provided
• Timing adds up correctly

Error Handling

• Topic too broad: Help narrow to 3-5 key points for the duration.
• No clear goal: Ask for desired attendee action post-webinar.
• Too much content: Prioritize; suggest follow-up content for extras.
• No visuals available: Provide detailed descriptions for designer.
• First-time presenter: Add more detailed speaker notes and timing cues.

Resources

• Canva Presentations – Quick slide design
• Beautiful.ai – AI-powered slides
• Pitch – Collaborative presentations
• Mentimeter – Live polling