Create a PowerPoint presentation with the following requirements, including a detailed flowchart. Ensure the presentation is useful in helping your team understand the stage$-$gate process. Your presentation should include the following:

Describe the major elements of the stage$-$gate process $(12$ slides$).$

How many stages are in the process?

What is the purpose of each stage?

Create a stage$-$gate process flowchart $(1$ slide$)$ using proper shapes for each step in your flowchart.

In the flowchart or speaker notes, list an example of an activity at each stage.

In the flowchart or speaker notes, list a decision criterion at each stage using the company. Some examples of decision criteria include:

Filter ideas to the preliminary investigation

Filter projects to business opportunities

Filter projects to product or process development

Filter products to limited launch

Filter products to international marketing

Discuss the implications of using the stage$-$gate process $(12$ slides$).$

When is the use of the stage$-$gate process appropriate?

How could the stage$-$gate process slow down innovation?

Is the stage$-$gate process more conducive to an incremental or discontinuous innovation?