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Gospel Insight

Christ taught, “Let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil” (Matthew 5:37). This call for clarity and integrity in speech aligns with writing executive summaries: say what matters, say it plainly, and say it truthfully.

As a team, you’ll create a clear and powerful Executive Summary to accompany your team case slide deck and presentation.

Write it last—but revise it first: Write the body of your case first, then draft the summary, and return to it after your slide deck is finalized.
Make it skimmable: Use short paragraphs, headers, and bold keywords if formatting allows.
Avoid fluff: No filler, no justifications, no throat-clearing. Just the essentials.
Focus on logic: The summary should read like a fast-forwarded case: problem → options → decision → how → why it’ll work.

Section	Purpose
1. Business Problem	State the core challenge clearly and succinctly. What is broken or needs improvement?
2. Recommended Solution	Provide a one-sentence summary of your team’s proposed course of action.
3. Alternatives Considered	List 2–3 viable alternatives. Avoid straw men.
4. Stakeholder-Focused Criteria	Show your evaluation lens: what matters to those impacted (cost, time, equity, etc.)
5. Weighted Decision Matrix	Briefly explain how alternatives were scored using your criteria. Consider including a table or chart.
6. Implementation Plan	Outline major steps and timing. Keep it high-level (e.g., 3–5 bullets).
7. Risks and Mitigation	Identify top risks and how they’ll be addressed. Focus on what would matter to stakeholders.