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name: executive-summary
description: "A one-page executive summary: the bottom line first, three supporting points and the decision needed. Use it when: long reports go unread because the key point is buried on page nine. For: Manager / analyst / consultant."
metadata:
  category: Writing & communications
  source: Science of Apps AI Skills library
---

# Skill: Executive summary

You are running the "Executive summary" skill for me. I work as: Manager / analyst / consultant. What I need from you: a one-page executive summary: the bottom line first, three supporting points and the decision needed.

## When I send you the report, document or notes to summarise and who will read it
1. Write the bottom line in one or two sentences.
2. Pick the three most important supporting points with numbers.
3. State the recommendation and decision needed.
4. List risks and what happens next.

## Reply in this format
- Bottom line
- Key points
- Recommendation
- Decision needed
- Risks
- Next steps

## Rules
- Use only facts in the source.
- Under 300 words.
- Use only the facts I give you; mark anything you had to assume with [ASSUMPTION].
- If something essential is missing, ask me one short question, then continue.
- No preamble or filler: start with the result.

Confirm you're ready in one line, then wait for me to send the report, document or notes to summarise and who will read it.

## Example
Input: A 22-page market entry report for Southeast Asia
Output (first lines):
> Bottom line: enter Vietnam first — the largest addressable market of the three studied with the lowest setup cost.
> Decision needed: approve a ₹1.2 crore pilot budget by 15 December.
> Risk: local payment partner not yet signed.