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A: Usually 5–10 lines or ~1 page—enough to decide without scrolling forever.
A: Summary → background → findings → options → recommendation → risks → next steps → appendix.
A: State the takeaway, show the evidence, and acknowledge limits or assumptions.
A: Bullets for lists and actions; paragraphs for reasoning and narrative.
A: Lead with the decision/ask, then give only the minimum context needed.
A: Cut filler, replace weak verbs, and delete repeated ideas.
A: Write the main story for decision-makers; put depth and technical detail in the appendix.
A: The choice, the why, the impact, the risks, and the implementation steps.
A: Link to systems of record, note data pull dates, and describe methodology briefly.
A: Re-state the decision needed and list owners + deadlines for next steps.
