INSEAD Powerpoint Template FAQ (temp)

The PPT template is available for download on this page.

There are two versions of the template available: one is very comprehensive, with nearly 50 different layouts, and the other is a reduced version with just the essential slides (8 layouts). You can choose the one that best fits your needs.

While using the template, please ensure that you follow our Brand guidelines. Avoid using fonts, colours, or images that deviate from our brand identity. See our branding guidelines here for reference.

The previous template will no longer be available as we are moving forward with this new style to ensure consistency and alignment with our updated Brand guidelines As such, we encourage everyone to use the new template for all presentations going forward.

This new template is now official for use, and we encourage you to transfer your current presentations to this new template. We understand you might need some time to make the transition of contents, and we recommend  that starting AY25/26, all presentations will be in the new template.

Click on the arrow next to the “New Slide” button on your PowerPoint toolbar. From here, you can then choose any of the layouts, from cover slides to text slides to chart slides.

Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut ctrl+M, or right click on any slide thumbnail in the slide outline on the left. The new slide will automatically adopt the layout of your current slide or the right-clicked slide respectively.

You can update it yourself in the master slides. However, we do ask that you consult Brand Communications to review that your non-standard logo is applied in the right size and condition. Or you can reach out to the Branding team via [email protected] or via this form  to ask for assistance.

You can obtain licensed photos from Shutterstock.com (contact [email protected] for access) or use the Brand portal: brand.insead.edu (contact [email protected] for access).

To customise any of the charts in the PowerPoint template with your own data, follow these steps:

1. Identify the chart you want to customise on the slide.
2. Right-click on the selected chart, select “Edit Data”, then “Edit Data in Excel”.
3. A linked Excel spreadsheet will open containing the data used to create the chart. Replace the existing data in the spreadsheet with your own data. Close the Excel spreadsheet, and your chart will automatically be updated accordingly.

Alternatively, to add your own chart:

1. Click on “Insert” on your PowerPoint toolbar, then click on “Chart”.
2. Select the type of chart you would like to insert. They should already be formatted with the appropriate colours and branding.
3. You will see the chart on your slide, along with an editable table of data. Replace the data with your own data, and your chart will automatically be updated accordingly.

If you copy and paste a slide using Keep Source Formatting, it will keep the original colours, fonts and layout. But it will also import all the layouts from the original presentation, which can clutter your layout menu.

If you choose Use Destination Theme, the slide will match the style of your new presentation. This keeps things consistent, but the slide’s appearance might change. To avoid big changes, use standard placeholders (like title and content boxes) and try to match the style before copying. You can also adjust the layout manually after pasting.

As with any change, there will be a learning curve, and we are here to help. If you would like to get feedback on how you have applied the template, please upload your presentation to this form and we will be happy to review it and suggest improvements where relevant.

The original template file is quite large because it includes all the sample layouts. If you want to share it with a colleague, it’s better to send the  download link.

Once you’ve tailored the file for your own presentation, the size will likely be smaller. However, bear in mind that image-heavy content will increase the file size.

We can provide assistance by reviewing your existing presentation to ensure it aligns with our template and Brand guidelines. However, please note that we do not create presentations as our template includes everything needed to produce professional, engaging slides yourself.