executive-summary

Condense complex reports into one-page executive decision memos using the Minto Pyramid structure.

2|Updated Jul 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/poorvith-mp/skills-writing --skill executive-summary-poorvith-mp
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Skill: executive-summary
Source: https://github.com/poorvith-mp/skills-writing/tree/main/skills/executive-summary
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/poorvith-mp/skills-writing --skill executive-summary-poorvith-mp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Executives and board members lack time to read lengthy reports, so critical recommendations get buried under pages of background detail. This Skill compresses complex reports, briefings, and proposals into a single-page decision memo that leads with the recommendation and ends with an explicit ask. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Minto Pyramid Structure: States the governing conclusion first, then up to three supporting pillars backed by hard data and financial evidence. - Options Comparison Matrix: Builds a decision table contrasting the proposed option, status quo, and primary alternative across cost, timeline, and risk. - Explicit Decision Gate: Ends with a concrete sign-off request, named approvers, and a deadline. - Use Case: Turn a 25-page technical specification for an infrastructure migration into a 1-page memo showing $420,000 in annual savings, securing executive approval in a single leadership meeting. ## Quick Start Condense this 40-page technical feasibility report into a one-page executive summary with a recommendation, options comparison, and required decision.

Frequently Asked Questions about executive-summary

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I write an executive summary for a long report?▼

Lead with the recommendation in the first two sentences, then present at most three supporting pillars backed by hard metrics. Keep the total under 500 words on one page, and end with an explicit decision ask and deadline.

What is the Minto Pyramid Principle in executive writing?▼

The Minto Pyramid Principle is an answer-first structure: state the governing conclusion at the top, support it with a small set of key arguments, and back those with data. It matches how executives scan documents under time pressure.

How long should an executive summary be?▼

An executive summary should fit on one page, roughly 400 to 500 words. Use bold lead-in phrases on bullet points so a reader can grasp the core message in about 15 seconds of scanning.

What should an executive decision memo include?▼

Include the recommendation first, key business drivers with quantified impact, an options comparison table covering cost, timeline, and risk, and a closing section stating the exact decision required, the approvers, and the deadline.

When should I not use an executive summary format?▼

Avoid this format for quarterly board decks, recurring KPI dashboards, or academic paper summaries, which need different structures. It is designed for one-time decision documents, not ongoing operational reporting.