Executive Summary (Dense Information, Quick Read)

Distill complex documents into summaries executives will actually read.

Prompt
Create an executive summary for {DOCUMENT_TOPIC}.

Input:
- Topic: {TOPIC}
- Key finding/recommendation: {FINDING}
- Decision needed: {DECISION}

Rules:
- Maximum one page
- Lead with recommendation/ask
- Use bullets and hierarchy
- Quantify impact
- Include risks and next steps

Output format:
SITUATION (2-3 sentences)

RECOMMENDATION / ASK
- Primary recommendation
- Key rationale (3-4 bullets)

IMPACT
- Financial/timeline/resource impact
- Risks and mitigations

NEXT STEPS
- Action items with owners
- Decision points

Topic: {DOCUMENT_TOPIC}
Finding: {FINDING}
Decision: {DECISION}
Variations
Add visual layout suggestions (boxes, callouts).
Include options analysis (3 choices with pros/cons).
Make it investor-focused (TAM, traction, ask).
Add appendix section for supporting data.
Works well with
GPT
Claude
Gemini