Executive Summary Skill

Writes executive summaries that busy decision-makers actually read — front-loaded with conclusions, structured for skimming, ruthless about what to include.

Required Inputs

• Source document or topic (paste or describe)
• Audience (CEO / board / investor / minister / client / committee)
• Decision or action needed (what should the reader do after reading?)
• Length limit (1 page / 2 pages / 500 words)
• Format (formal report / slide / email / briefing paper)

Core Principle

An executive summary is NOT a summary of the document. It is a standalone document that:

• States the conclusion upfront — not at the end
• Contains only what the reader needs to make a decision
• Can be understood without reading anything else
• Recommends a specific action