Executive Summary
What This Is
A one-page document that captures the essence of the sprint.
This is what gets forwarded to the board, shared with absent execs, or referenced months later.
Format
One page. No exceptions.
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| Context | Why this sprint happened (1-2 sentences) |
| Key Findings | 3-5 bullets on what we learned |
| Themes | The 3-5 programs identified |
| Roadmap | Quick wins, Foundations, Strategic bets |
| Next Steps | Concrete actions with owners |
Tone
- Confident
- Plain language
- Outcome-focused
What to Avoid
| Avoid | Why |
|---|---|
| Dense paragraphs | Won't be read |
| Tool names | Distracts from outcomes |
| Caveats everywhere | Undermines confidence |
| Vague language | "Significant improvements" means nothing |
Template Structure
[COMPANY] AI Strategy Sprint - Executive Summary
CONTEXT
[1–2 sentences on why this happened]
KEY FINDINGS
• [Finding 1]
• [Finding 2]
• [Finding 3]
RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS
1. [Theme 1] — [One-line description]
2. [Theme 2] — [One-line description]
3. [Theme 3] — [One-line description]
ROADMAP
Now: [Quick wins]
Next: [Foundations]
Later: [Strategic bets]
NEXT STEPS
• [Action 1] — [Owner]
• [Action 2] — [Owner]
Success Signal
The executive summary is successful if:
- Someone can understand the sprint in 2 minutes
- It can stand alone without the deck
- Leadership would forward it confidently