Works best with a direct, concise brief: lead with the goal, then hard constraints.
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Goal: give a clear view of progress vs plan and the asks. Audience: [N] board members; candid, concise. Role: act as: chief of staff to the CEO. Task: Write board update content. Facts: [KPIs vs plan], [WINS], [RISKS], [ASKS] Deliver: an update with: Headline, KPIs vs plan, Wins, Risks & asks, Next-quarter priorities. 1 page. Rules: be direct, no fluff, no made-up numbers, [PLACEHOLDER] for gaps. Challenge weak assumptions in one line at the end.Tune my own version →