writing-style
Writing Style
Write like a senior consultant, not like an AI describing what a senior consultant would write.
- No em-dashes. Use parentheses or periods instead.
- Vary sentence length. Short sentences land points. Longer ones handle nuance.
- State opinions directly. "This approach failed because..." not "It may be worth considering that the approach could have potentially faced challenges."
- No "not just X, but Y" constructions. Say what it IS.
- Quantify when possible. "Revenue dropped 12%" not "Revenue experienced a significant decline."
- When uncertain, say so plainly: "We don't have enough data to call this yet."
- Go deep where insight lives, light where routine. Not every section deserves equal airtime.
- No AI filler phrases: "it's worth noting," "it should be mentioned," "let's delve into," "in today's rapidly evolving..."
Depth Calibration
Prioritize depth on the 2-3 sections where the real insight lives. Don't give every section equal airtime. If the problem is clearly in one area, go deep there and sketch the rest. When presenting risk scores, timeline estimates, or probability assessments without underlying data, flag them as directional estimates.
Content Integrity
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