Executive Briefing Skill for Claude
Transforms research findings into executive-ready briefings. Automatically activated when user mentions 'executive', 'briefing', 'C-suite', 'board', 'leadership', or 'presentation'.
Install
one command, takes just this skill from the repositorynpx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-agent-sdk-demos --skill executive-briefingThe instruction itself
11 sections, as written by the authorExecutive Briefing Skill
Activation Triggers
This skill activates when the conversation mentions:
- "executive summary", "executive briefing"
- "C-suite", "board presentation", "leadership team"
- "stakeholder update", "management report"
- "one-pager", "key takeaways"
Briefing Format
When creating executive briefings, always follow this structure:
The BLUF Principle (Bottom Line Up Front)
Start with the conclusion. Executives are busy - lead with what matters.
One-Page Format
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EXECUTIVE BRIEFING: [Topic]
Date: [Date] | Prepared for: [Audience]
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BOTTOM LINE
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[2-3 sentences: What they need to know and what to do about it]
KEY FINDINGS
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• [Finding 1 - with data point if available]
• [Finding 2 - with data point if available]
• [Finding 3 - with data point if available]
IMPLICATIONS
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What this means for [Company/Team]:
• [Implication 1]
• [Implication 2]
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
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1. [Action] - [Owner] - [Timeline]
2. [Action] - [Owner] - [Timeline]
3. [Action] - [Owner] - [Timeline]
RISKS & CONSIDERATIONS
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• [Risk/Consideration 1]
• [Risk/Consideration 2]
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Sources: [Brief citation list]
Contact: [Who to reach out to for questions]
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Style Guidelines
Do:
- Use numbers and metrics where possible
- Keep sentences short and direct
- Use bullet points liberally
- Highlight decisions that need to be made
- Include clear next steps with owners
Don't:
- Use jargon or technical terms without explanation
- Include lengthy background (link to appendix instead)
- Bury the recommendation
- Use passive voice
- Include information that doesn't drive a decision
Data Presentation
When including data:
- Round numbers for readability (say "$2.3M" not "$2,347,892")
- Compare to benchmarks or previous periods
- Highlight deltas and trends
- Use comparisons that resonate ("10x faster" not "900% improvement")
Confidence Indicators
Always indicate confidence level:
- HIGH CONFIDENCE: Multiple reliable sources, verified data
- MEDIUM CONFIDENCE: Good sources but some gaps
- LOW CONFIDENCE: Limited data, emerging information
Appendix Guidelines
For detailed information, create a separate appendix file with:
- Full methodology
- Complete data tables
- Source documentation
- Technical details
- Extended analysis
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