5 Stage Timeline Template for PowerPoint

Our slide features a dynamic 5-stage timeline arranged as interlocking puzzle pieces that visually guide audiences through sequential process milestones. Each stage – rendered as a puzzle piece silhouette – is color-coded (blue, cyan, red, green) and paired with simple line icons to represent key steps or phases. The progressive layout positions years (2014–2018) beside each piece with connector lines, while customizable text placeholders allow detailed explanations. A subtle background of ghosted puzzle shapes reinforces the theme without distraction.

Designed as a master-slide asset, every element – from fill colors and gradients to iconography and typography – is fully editable in PowerPoint and Google Slides. The clean, modern aesthetic with consistent spacing and alignment ensures clear readability on any device. Whether you need to illustrate project roadmaps, product development phases, or strategic plans, this puzzle-style timeline streamlines complex narratives into a cohesive visual story. With drag-and-drop functionality and color-scheme controls, adapting the template to match your brand palette or presentation style is effortless.

Thanks to vector-based shapes and scalable icons, resizing or recoloring stages adapts seamlessly to custom slide dimensions or printed handouts. Accessibility features such as high-contrast outlines and optional labels ensure clarity for all audience members. Finally, the balanced horizontal flow fosters logical progression and maintains audience focus on each milestone.

Who is it for

Ideal for project managers, marketing teams, and corporate strategists looking to showcase chronological processes, product launch schedules, or roadmap presentations. Suitable for executives, consultants, and educators requiring a polished visual tool to map progress and goals clearly.

Other Uses

Beyond timelines, repurpose the puzzle-piece layout to illustrate workflow breakdowns, training modules, organizational best practices, or milestone tracking in workshops and stakeholder briefings. Ideal for change-management discussions and process optimization sessions.