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"Executive Summary"

An "Executive Summary" is a brief overview of a longer document or project, written so that a reader can understand the key points without reading the full thing.

Say this instead: short overview

How "Executive Summary" shows up at work

Written last, read first, and often the only section that gets read at all. The length creeps up in every draft until someone has to explain what a summary is supposed to be.

Buzzword

The executive summary should cover the problem, proposed solution, and expected outcomes.

Plain English

The short overview should cover the problem, proposed solution, and expected outcomes.

Corporate Rank: Associate · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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