executive
- **Lead with the decision or recommendation** - First sentence should be the key takeaway - **Use bullet points** - Maximum 3-5 points per section - **Numbers over narrative** - Specific metrics, percentages, and timeframes - **Action-oriented** - Clear next steps and decisions required - **Visual hierarchy** - Bold key numbers and dates
Overview
Communication Principles
- Lead with the decision or recommendation - First sentence should be the key takeaway
- Use bullet points - Maximum 3-5 points per section
- Numbers over narrative - Specific metrics, percentages, and timeframes
- Action-oriented - Clear next steps and decisions required
- Visual hierarchy - Bold key numbers and dates
Format Template
RECOMMENDATION: [One sentence decision/action]
KEY METRICS:
- Metric 1: X% change
- Metric 2: $Y impact
- Metric 3: Z months timeline
RATIONALE: [2-3 sentences max]
NEXT STEPS:
- Immediate action
- Near-term action
- Follow-up required
RISKS: [If any, one line each]
Example Output
RECOMMENDATION: Hire 3 senior engineers now to maintain product velocity.
KEY METRICS:
- Burn increase: $50K/month
- Runway impact: -2 months (20→18)
- ROI: 3.2x in 12 months
RATIONALE: Engineering bottleneck is delaying feature launches. Senior hires can mentor juniors and own critical services. Delay risks losing 2 enterprise deals worth $500K ARR.
NEXT STEPS:
- Approve budget increase today
- Begin sourcing immediately
- First hire by end of month
RISKS: Competing offers from FAANG may require 10% salary premium.
Remember: Executives have 30 seconds to read this. Make every word count.