How to Use ClickUp to Plan Google Slides Ideas

ClickUp is a powerful workspace to plan, organize, and execute engaging Google Slides presentations. Instead of juggling loose notes and scattered files, you can centralize your slide ideas, content, and collaboration in one place and move from concept to finished deck with a clear, repeatable process.

This how-to guide walks you through building a simple presentation workflow using tasks, docs, whiteboards, and templates so you can get more value from each idea and create better slides faster.

Why Use ClickUp for Presentation Planning

Before setting up your workspace, it helps to understand how a structured workflow improves your slides. The source article on Google Slides ideas highlights the importance of planning and organizing content before you start designing. ClickUp gives you a flexible system to do exactly that.

Using a dedicated space for presentation work helps you:

• Capture all slide ideas in one organized list
• Outline story flow before opening a design tool
• Gather research, examples, and visuals centrally
• Assign owners and due dates to keep decks on schedule
• Reuse proven formats through templates

Set Up a ClickUp Space for Slides

Start by creating a dedicated area for all presentations. This keeps work for different teams and projects clearly separated.

Create a ClickUp Space

1. In your workspace, create a new Space named something like Presentations.
2. Choose a color and icon so it is easy to find in the sidebar.
3. Enable key ClickApps such as Docs, Whiteboards, and Custom Fields to support your slide process.

This Space becomes the home for every deck you plan and manage over time.

Build Folders for Presentation Types

Within the new Space, organize your work into Folders. Use categories that match the ideas in the Google Slides article, such as:

• Client Pitches
• Marketing Webinars
• Training & Onboarding
• Internal Strategy Reviews
• Reports & Dashboards

Each Folder will hold Lists for specific slide projects so you can quickly locate the right deck when you need to update or reuse it.

Create a ClickUp List for Each Slide Deck

Inside a Folder, create a List for every presentation you plan. Treat each List as the command center for that deck.

Define the Presentation in ClickUp

1. Create a new List with a clear name, such as Q4 Sales Review Deck or Product Launch Webinar.
2. Add List-level details like target audience, date of delivery, and link to the final Google Slides file.
3. Use custom fields for presenter, priority, and presentation goal to keep key information visible.

This structure mirrors the planning guidance from the original Google Slides ideas resource while keeping everything traceable.

Break the Deck into Tasks

Next, translate your slide ideas into actionable tasks. This makes complex decks easier to manage and delegate.

• Create tasks for each major section, such as Introduction, Problem, Solution, Proof, and Call to Action.
• Add subtasks for individual slides, notes, or interactive elements.
• Assign owners to tasks so everyone knows who is responsible for content, visuals, and review.

With this breakdown, you can track progress through the full presentation instead of waiting until the end to see what is missing.

Use ClickUp Docs to Draft Slide Content

Drafting text and structure before designing saves time and improves story flow. ClickUp Docs give you a flexible place to refine your message.

Create a Slide Outline Doc

1. From your List, create a new Doc titled with the deck name, such as Product Roadmap Presentation Outline.
2. Use headings for each slide or section, following the story patterns described in the Google Slides ideas article.
3. Add bullet points, examples, and key data under each heading to clarify the narrative.

Because Docs live inside ClickUp, they stay connected to your tasks, comments, and attachments.

Collaborate on Content in ClickUp Docs

Improve drafts with fast collaboration:

• Mention teammates with @tags to request examples, charts, or feedback.
• Use comments on specific sentences to refine messaging.
• Track multiple versions or alternate approaches in the same Doc.

Once the content feels solid, you can transfer the structure into Google Slides with fewer revisions later.

Brainstorm Visuals with ClickUp Whiteboards

Visual planning is essential for modern slide decks. Whiteboards in ClickUp help you map ideas before you start designing.

Map Slide Flow on a ClickUp Whiteboard

1. Create a Whiteboard connected to your presentation List.
2. Add nodes for each section or slide and arrange them in the order recommended in the source article.
3. Draw arrows between nodes to clarify narrative flow and transitions.

This makes it easy to see if your story jumps around or needs a stronger build-up before the conclusion.

Collect Visual Ideas and References

Use the Whiteboard as a visual repository:

• Drop in screenshots or images that inspire your design.
• Use sticky notes to capture ideas for diagrams, charts, or animations.
• Link specific nodes to related tasks or Docs in ClickUp to keep everything connected.

By the time you open Google Slides, you will have a clear visual direction that matches the storyline you outlined.

Turn ClickUp Tasks into a Slide Production Workflow

With content and visuals defined, you can use ClickUp views and statuses to manage production from first draft to final review.

Set Custom Statuses for Slide Creation

1. Open the List settings and configure statuses such as Idea, Drafting, Designing, Review, and Completed.
2. Apply statuses to tasks that represent slide groups or sections.
3. Use a Board view to drag tasks between stages as work progresses.

This makes it obvious which sections still need content, design, or stakeholder approval.

Use ClickUp Views to Track Progress

Different views give you different insights into your slide work:

• List view for seeing all slide-related tasks and due dates.
• Board view for managing stages in the creation pipeline.
• Calendar view to ensure the deck is ready before key milestones or events.

Filters and sorting help you focus on tasks assigned to you or items that are overdue.

Connect ClickUp with Google Slides

While ClickUp manages planning and workflows, you still build the final visuals in Google Slides. Linking the two keeps everything aligned.

Attach Google Slides Links to ClickUp Tasks

1. Open the main task for the presentation or the relevant section task.
2. Add the Google Slides link into the task description or as a dedicated custom field.
3. Include comments noting which slides correspond to each task or subtask.

This ensures teammates can move from planning to the live deck in one click and see how their tasks impact the final presentation.

Use Comments to Coordinate Edits

When you update the deck, keep communication in ClickUp:

• Post comments to summarize what changed in the latest slide version.
• Tag reviewers to request feedback or sign-off.
• Attach exported PDFs or images of key slides when you need asynchronous review.

This keeps all discussion around the presentation centralized even as the Google Slides file evolves.

Reuse ClickUp Templates for Future Decks

Once you build a process that works, you can save time by turning it into a repeatable template.

Create a Reusable Presentation Template in ClickUp

1. Choose a List that represents a complete, well-structured presentation workflow.
2. Convert it into a List template, including tasks, statuses, Doc links, and standard fields.
3. Name the template based on the type of deck, such as Sales Pitch Template or Training Session Template.

Next time you plan a similar presentation, you can spin up the template, adapt the content, and stay consistent with less effort.

Combine ClickUp Templates with Slide Patterns

The ideas from the Google Slides article encourage reusing strong slide patterns for different topics. You can mirror that in ClickUp by storing:

• Standard section structures as tasks and subtasks
• Sample scripts and talking points in Docs
• Common diagrams and flow patterns on Whiteboards

This gives you a library of proven approaches that you can repurpose quickly for new presentations.

Improve Your Workflow with Expert Support

If you want help designing a scalable presentation system, you can work with optimization specialists who understand both ClickUp and content workflows. For tailored consulting on process design, automation, and workspace structure, visit Consultevo.

By combining thoughtful planning with structured project management, you transform scattered slide ideas into clear, persuasive presentations. ClickUp provides the framework to capture concepts, refine messages, and guide your team from initial outline to polished Google Slides deck every time.

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