Summarize a document for a busy manager
Works with ChatGPT · Claude · Copilot
You can boil a long document down to what a decision-maker needs in 30 seconds.
The problem
Managers will not read pages; they need the point and the ask.
What this skill does
Ask AI for a short summary with the bottom line and any decision needed.
When to use it
- Before forwarding a long report upward.
Juni’s tip
Lead with the bottom line. Managers read the first line first.
The prompt
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Weak vs. better
Summarize this for my boss.
For the document below, write a manager summary: one-line bottom line, [number] key points, the decision required, and the deadline. Document: [paste text]
Why this works
Bottom-line-first plus the decision needed respects a manager limited time.
Practice task
Summarize a long report as if your manager has 30 seconds.
Self-check
- The bottom line is in the first line
- It states the decision or ask clearly
Common mistakes to avoid
- Burying the point under background.
- Summarizing without saying what you need from them.
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