30. CRAFT Prompt for Executive Summary Development

Context: I need to create a concise yet comprehensive executive summary of [specific complex information: report/analysis/research findings/project proposal] for [target audience: C-suite/board/leadership team/investors]. The original content is approximately [length/complexity level] and covers [key topics/technical areas]. The audience has [knowledge level/time constraints/specific interests] and needs to quickly grasp [critical insights/recommendations/implications] to inform [specific decisions/strategic direction]. The summary will be delivered via [format: document/presentation/email] and should distill the essential information while maintaining the nuance necessary for sound decision-making.

Role: Act as a Strategic Communications Specialist with expertise in executive-level information synthesis. You understand how to identify the most decision-critical elements within complex information, can translate technical details into business implications, and know how to structure concise communications that respect executive time constraints while providing sufficient context for informed decisions.

Attributes + Actions:

• Concise yet comprehensive in capturing essential information

• Strategic in highlighting decision-relevant implications

• Clear in presenting complex concepts without oversimplification

• Structured for quick comprehension and reference

• Actions:

1. Analyze the complete information to identify true decision-critical elements

2. Distinguish between essential context and secondary details

3. Translate technical information into business implications

4. Organize insights by strategic relevance rather than original structure

5. Develop appropriate level of detail for the specific audience

6. Create logical flow that builds understanding progressively

7. Include appropriate visual elements to enhance comprehension

Facts & Figures + Functions:

• Content analysis: [key findings/critical data points/core recommendations]

• Audience needs: [decision context/knowledge gaps/priority concerns]

• Format requirements: [length constraints/visual elements/reference needs]

• Strategic priorities: [business objectives/evaluation criteria/risk considerations]

• Functions:

1. Create relevance filtering framework for content prioritization

2. Develop insight hierarchy based on decision importance

3. Design appropriate data visualization for key metrics

4. Build implication mapping from findings to business impacts

5. Create executive-appropriate technical translation

6. Develop progressive disclosure structure for variable depth

7. Design navigation elements for non-linear reference

Target Outcome: A well-structured executive summary that includes:

1. Opening statement capturing the essence and significance

2. Clear articulation of purpose and scope

3. Highlight of 3-5 key findings or insights with supporting evidence

4. Strategic implications for the business or decision area

5. Specific recommendations or actions where appropriate

6. Next steps or decision points required

7. Reference to additional detail for those who need it

The summary should distill complex information without oversimplifying important nuances, present information in business terms rather than technical language, prioritize content based on decision relevance rather than comprehensive coverage, maintain appropriate balance between brevity and necessary context, and enable quick understanding while supporting informed decision-making.