Stage Gate Process Template

Description

Visualize your project’s lifecycle with this stage gate process roadmap slide. A horizontal timeline is divided into seven color-coded phases—four in warm orange and three in muted olive—each topped with a bold title block. Beneath each phase, two rows capture Milestones and Key Decisions in bulleted lists, while a third row marks Gate approvals with simple arrow icons. Subtle drop shadows and consistent gridlines maintain clarity, ensuring stakeholders can quickly grasp where the project stands and what’s required to progress.

Built on master slides, this template lets you rename each stage title, update milestone and decision text, swap gate icons, or adjust colors to match your brand palette in seconds. Whether you’re steering product development, managing an R&D pipeline, or guiding a new-market launch, simply duplicate or remove columns to fit your process length. Use sequential animations to reveal each phase during presentations, reinforcing decision points and next steps. Fully compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, this slide streamlines project governance and aligns teams around clear milestones, decisions, and gates.

Who is it for

Project managers, PMO leads, product owners, and innovation teams who need a structured, visual framework to guide projects through defined phases, decision reviews, and gate approvals.

Other Uses

Repurpose as a training module outline, compliance checkpoint tracker, multi-phase marketing campaign plan, or innovation funnel overview by relabeling rows and customizing phase colors.