Success Story

The VP Who Found Half a Million

It wasn't in a budget review. It wasn't in a vendor contract. It was hiding in plain sight-in the hours your teams spend building slides.

The Story You Could Tell

Your next performance review. Your next executive presentation. Your next promotion conversation.

Week 1: Discovery

"I asked a simple question..."

How much time does my organization actually spend on presentation work? I did the math: 10 PMs, 2 Directors, support staff. The number shocked me.

2,912 hours/year identified
Week 2: Quantification

"I put a dollar figure on it..."

Applied loaded labor costs to each role. PMs at $75/hr, Directors at $100/hr, support at $75/hr. The total was undeniable.

$462,800/year calculated
Week 3: Solution

"I found a tool that does it in 60 seconds..."

SlideStrike takes raw project data and generates presentation-ready slides automatically. I piloted it with one Director's team. The results were immediate.

4 hours -> 60 seconds
Month 6: Results

"I presented the results to the CEO..."

Full rollout complete. Team morale measurably up. Zero late-night slide work. The CEO asked me to present my approach to the other VPs.

154x ROI delivered

The Numbers That Tell the Story

$463K
Hidden costs found
2,912
Hours reclaimed
154x
ROI achieved
2 days
Payback period

The Slide You Could Show the CEO

Copy this. Customize the numbers. Get the credit.

Process Improvement Initiative: Presentation Automation

VP Initiative
Identified $463K in hidden labor costs across my organization spent on manual presentation work
Implemented AI-powered solution reducing presentation time from 4 hours to 60 seconds
Reclaimed 2,912 hours annually for actual project delivery work
Achieved 154x ROI with 2-day payback period
Recommendation: Expand to other divisions for company-wide impact

What the CEO Will Think

"This is exactly the kind of operational excellence I want to see from my VPs. Finding half a million in hidden costs and solving it with a $3K investment? That's leadership."

- The reaction you'll get

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this success story

QIs this success story realistic for my organization?

Yes. The $463K hidden cost calculation is based on conservative industry benchmarks: 10 PMs x 4 hrs/week + 2 Directors x 5 hrs/week + VP/EA support. Most VPs find their actual costs are higher once they track all time spent on presentations, revisions, and consolidation.

QHow quickly can I present these results to leadership?

You can present the ROI analysis to your CEO within days of implementation. Track your team's time spent on one presentation cycle manually, then compare to SlideStrike's 60-second generation time. The before/after difference makes an immediate, data-driven case.

QWhat if my CEO asks about risks or implementation challenges?

SlideStrike integrates with your existing data sources and workflows. There's no new data entry, no IT implementation project, and no training required. Teams start generating presentations on day one. The only "risk" is that you'll wish you'd implemented it sooner.

QHow do I calculate the specific numbers for my organization?

Count your PMs, Directors, and support staff who touch presentations. Track their weekly hours on slide work. Multiply by 52 weeks and apply your loaded labor rates. We provide a calculator template that makes this analysis take about 15 minutes.

QCan I really take credit for finding this cost savings?

Absolutely. Identifying hidden operational costs and implementing solutions is exactly what VP-level leadership is about. This is the kind of strategic initiative that demonstrates executive thinking and gets noticed in performance reviews.

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