Executive Summary:

5 Methods to Instruct ChatGPT to Produce an Executive Summary

Direct Prompt with Key Elements

Generate an executive summary that includes the following elements:
  1. Problem Statement: Briefly outline the issue being addressed.
  2. Proposed Solution: Summarize the solution in one or two sentences.
  3. Key Benefits: Highlight 2-3 primary advantages or impacts.
  4. Supporting Data: Include one key statistic or trend if applicable.
  5. Call to Action: End with a recommendation or next steps.
Keep the summary concise, under 150 words.

Context-Specific Framework

Create an executive summary for [topic]. Ensure the following structure:
  • **Objective**: State the purpose of the report or project.
  • **Approach**: Briefly describe the methodology or strategy used.
  • **Findings**: Highlight the main results or outcomes.
  • **Implications**: Summarize the significance or impact.
  • **Recommendations**: Provide a clear next step or conclusion.
Limit to one short paragraph per section.

Outcome-Oriented Summary

Write an executive summary that emphasizes outcomes and impacts:
  1. Title: Provide a brief, descriptive title for the summary.
  2. Objective: What is being solved or achieved?
  3. Results: Highlight the key outcome or achievement in one sentence.
  4. Supporting Evidence: Include one fact, figure, or observation.
  5. Conclusion: End with a concise takeaway or recommended action.
Structure the response in bullet points for clarity.

Targeted Audience Instruction

Prepare an executive summary aimed at [specific audience, e.g., executives, stakeholders, technical teams]. Focus on:
  • **Why It Matters**: Explain the relevance of the topic in 2-3 sentences.
  • **What Was Done**: Describe the actions taken to address the issue.
  • **What Was Found**: Highlight the main discovery or insight.
  • **What Should Be Done**: Provide a specific recommendation or next step.
Format the summary in plain text paragraphs under 200 words.

Prioritized Elements Template

Draft an executive summary that prioritizes the most important information:
  1. State the problem and why it’s critical.
  2. Describe the proposed solution and its unique value.
  3. Highlight the anticipated benefits and key metrics of success.
  4. Address one potential challenge and how it will be mitigated.
  5. End with a clear recommendation or strategic next step.
Present the content as a numbered list for easy reading.