When to use it
Condense a long document into an executive summary with risks and decisions.
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Executive Summary Prompt
By Omellody Editorial Team · Published · UpdatedSummarize long documents into executive-ready briefs with context, decisions, risks, open questions, metrics, and recommended next steps.
Copy-ready prompt
{document}{reader}{decision_needed}
Create an executive summary of this document: {document}
Reader: {reader}
Decision needed: {decision_needed}
Return 5-bullet summary, key evidence, risks, assumptions, decision options, and recommended next step.
Variables
| Variable | How to fill it |
|---|---|
| {document} | Replace with your real document. |
| {reader} | Replace with your real reader. |
| {decision_needed} | Replace with your real decision needed. |
Quality checks
- Add real context before running the prompt.
- Ask for examples if the first answer is too generic.
- Verify facts, numbers, links, and sensitive advice.
Direct answer: what an executive summary must include
A useful executive summary should state the decision or status first, quantify the business impact, separate facts from recommendations, name the owner for each action, and call out risks that require leadership attention. This prompt turns a long report into that decision-ready format.
| Block | What to include | Quality bar |
|---|---|---|
| Headline result | 1-2 sentence status and business implication | Readable without the source document. |
| Key numbers | 3-5 metrics with deltas and time period | No metric without context. |
| Risks | Constraints, dependencies, tradeoffs | Each risk has severity and owner. |
| Decision ask | Approve, reject, fund, pause, or investigate | Clear next step and deadline. |
Example filled prompt
Create an executive summary for: Q2 customer support performance report
Audience: CEO and department leads
Source material: paste notes, metrics, customer themes, and blockers
Depth: one page with bullets and a decision table
Return: headline status, 5 key metrics, 3 customer insights, major risks, decisions needed, owner/deadline table, and a 60-word version for Slack.
Output review checklist
- Does the first sentence say what changed and why it matters?
- Are all numbers tied to a period, benchmark, or previous value?
- Are recommendations separated from observed facts?
- Can a busy leader see the requested decision in under 30 seconds?
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FAQ
How do I use this prompt?
Copy it, replace the variables with real context, and ask follow-up questions to refine the output.
Can I change the structure?
Yes. Add constraints, examples, required format, and quality bar.
Is the output always correct?
No. AI output should be reviewed and verified before publishing or acting on it.