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Lab: Executive Summary
Storytelling & Structure • Lesson 3

Lab: Executive Summary

Create a powerful executive summary slide.

Create an Executive Summary Slide

Your Task

Create a powerful executive summary slide that busy leaders can understand in 10 seconds.

The Pattern

Executive Summary Structure: 1. Headline: One-sentence recommendation or conclusion 2. Three key insights: The main supporting points 3. Metrics row: 2-3 key numbers

Your Content

Recommendation: Launch new product line in Q2

Key Insights:

  • Market research shows 73% customer interest
  • Competitors are 6 months behind
  • Manufacturing ready for 50K units/month

    Key Metrics:

  • $2.4M projected Q2 revenue
  • 28% gross margin
  • 4-month payback period

    Layout

    Use Two Column or create your own structure:

  • Left: Insights
  • Right: Metrics or supporting visual

    • ✓Requirements

    Create an executive summary with clear headline, insights, and supporting metrics.

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