Executive Summary: Title
One-screen decision doc – options table
Mode d'emploi: When a busy person must decide. Put the recommendation in the first screen – nothing above it.
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Executive Summary: Title
Date: YYYY-MM-DD Author: Name Audience: Who this is written for
The situation
One paragraph: the context a busy executive needs. Current state, what changed, why this document exists now.
The recommendation
The single most important thing – stated in the first screen:
We recommend [action] because [one-line rationale].
Key numbers
| Metric | Current | Projected | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $N | $N | +N% |
| Cost | $N | $N | -N% |
| Timeline | – | N months | – |
Options considered
| Option | Upside | Downside | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended option | High | Medium | $N |
| Alternative | Medium | Low | $N |
| Do nothing | None | High | $0 |
Risks
- Top risk and mitigation – one line each
- Second risk and mitigation
What we need from you
The specific decision or resource being requested, with a deadline.