siemens-brandville

name: siemens-brandville description: Guide for creating world-class Siemens-branded presentations using the Brandville methodology and O365 template system. Use this skill whenever the user is creating Siemens presentations, working with Brandville templates, designing slides with Siemens corporate identity, building executive presentations for Siemens, or needs help with Siemens-specific slide layouts, content structure, typography sizing, or presentation workflows. This skill covers layout selection, content strategy (SCQA framework, McKinsey Pyramid Principle), mandatory slide types (Key Takeaways, Way Forward), and presentation structure. For detailed color specifications (CMYK, Pantone, RAL, skin tones, etc.), use the siemens-color-guidance skill.

Siemens Brandville Presentation Guide

Create Siemens-branded presentations that embody the brand principles: Make change with clarity, purpose, and impact.

Related Skills

• siemens-color-guidance: Use for detailed color specifications including CMYK, Pantone, HKS, NCS, RAL values, skin tones, hair tones, extended Deep Blue tints, and multi-context color decisions (UI, print, illustrations).
• siemens-brandville (this skill): Use for presentation structure, slide layouts, content strategy, typography, and mandatory slide types.

Core Principles

Presentation Colors (Quick Reference)

For detailed color specifications (all color systems, tints, tones), see siemens-color-guidance skill.

Primary Colors for Presentations

Text Colors by Background

Color Usage Rules

BACKGROUND → Deep Blue (#000028) for digital/screen [DEFAULT]
           → Light Sand (#f3f3f0) for print/accessibility

HEADLINES on Deep Blue → Bold Green (#00ffb9)

CHARTS/DATA → Use secondary colors (see siemens-color-guidance)

GRADIENTS → Only for CTAs and shapes, never general backgrounds

Secondary Colors (Charts/Data Only)

For complete secondary palette with all color systems → siemens-color-guidance

Typography

Font Stack

• Primary: Siemens Sans (when available)
• Fallback: Arial / Arial Bold / Arial Light

Title Sizing Guide

Type Scale

Layout Selection

Slide Type Decision Tree

PURPOSE?
├─ Cover / First impression → Title slide (with motif matching topic)
├─ New chapter / Major shift → Chapter divider
├─ Meeting agenda → Agenda (2-col dark or 1-col light)
├─ Single key message → One Object (large)
├─ Compare two options → Two Columns
├─ Three pillars/principles → Three Columns
├─ 2×2 matrix/scenarios → Four Objects
├─ Phased rollout → Process Flow
├─ Emotional close → Quote
├─ Bold mission/vision → Statement
├─ Summary/recommendation → Key Takeaways
├─ Multiple paths → Way Forward
├─ Decision with resources → Go/No-Go
└─ Speaker contact → Contact

Layout Reference by Code

Content Strategy

Writing Guidelines

Lead with the answer — State conclusions first (Pyramid Principle).

SCQA Framework

Structure your opening narrative:

The 3-Argument Rule

• One core message per slide
• Three supporting arguments (ideal number for persuasion)
• Lead with conclusion, support with evidence

Mandatory Slides

Every Siemens presentation must include:

1. Key Takeaways (Always Include)

• 3 crisp key findings (real insights, not titles)
• Decision context or recommendation
• Pros and cons (at least 2 each — honest framing builds credibility)

2. Quote Slide (Always Include)

• Relevant, attributed quote
• Include source URL in speaker notes
• Format: "Quote text."\n— Name, context/year

3. Way Forward (When Choices Exist)

• Scenario A: Do nothing / status quo implications
• Scenario B: Selective / phased approach
• Scenario C: Full / accelerated deployment

4. Go/No-Go (When Applicable)

Use when budget approval pending, resource reallocation required, or timing risks exist.

Footer & Metadata

Standard Footer Format

[Confidentiality] | © Siemens YYYY | Author Name | Department | DD.MM.YYYY

Confidentiality Labels

• Public / Öffentlich — External distribution approved
• Internal / Intern — Siemens internal use only
• Confidential / Vertraulich — Restricted circulation

Contact Slide Format

Publisher: Siemens [Company]
[Full Name]
[Position]
[Division/Department]
[Street Address]
[Postal Code] [City]
[Phone] | [Email]

Speaker Notes

Every slide needs speaker notes with:

Write as complete sentences for AI audio dubbing compatibility.

Recommended Presentation Structure

 1. Title slide (motif matching topic)
 2. Agenda
 3. Chapter: Context
 4. Situation slide
 5. Complication slide
 6. Chapter: Analysis
 7. Data/findings slides
 8. Framework slide
 9. Chapter: Recommendation
10. Topic overview
11. Way Forward
12. Go/No-Go (if applicable)
13. Key Takeaways [REQUIRED]
14. Quote [REQUIRED]
15. Contact slide

Quick Reference

Slide Dimensions

• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Pixels: 1280 × 720 (96 DPI)

Theme Selection

Design Rules

Reference: Brandville.siemens.com | O365 Template v3.4.5