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How to write an executive summary.

The one document the C-suite actually reads. The format that gets the recommendation accepted, the budget signed, the deal moved forward.

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What's inside.

The most leveraged paragraph you'll ever write. Worth getting right. The format Dan has used to land decisions on large proposals. The three-line formula. The audience-weighting trap. Real before-and-after examples.

  • The three-line formula: decision, consequence, ask
  • Why 150 to 200 words is your hard ceiling
  • The CRG audience-weighting trap that loses you the budget
  • Real before (320 words) and after (168 words) examples
  • The “pub test” that strips out the jargon
  • How to translate technical complexity into business impact
  • Front-loading bad news without losing the room

In a thorough and engaging process, Dan and the team helped us develop a clear architecture for brand and messaging that we were able to implement with in-house resources across all relevant content and media channels.

Yuri Narciss · Head of Brand, SEB

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FAQs.

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How long does it take to read?

Twelve minutes. Short on purpose. You should be applying it inside an hour.

Is there a one-pager for emergencies?

Yes. The first section of the guide is the emergency version. Three steps you can run tonight.

Does it work for board papers?

Yes. Same architecture. The deck might be longer, but the executive summary at the front follows the same rules.

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