Exec Summary

Skill: exec-summary

Purpose

Takes any analysis output — from conversation, a file, or another skill's output — and compresses it into a structured one-page executive summary. Output is always a .docx file using python-docx.

When to Invoke

Trigger phrases (exact or close variants):

• "exec summary", "one-pager", "summarise this for [audience]"
• "CFO summary", "ExCo brief", "make this executive-ready"
• After completing analysis that needs to be handed off to a senior audience

One-Pager Structure

TITLE — [Topic]
Date | Status: DRAFT / FINAL | Prepared by: Transformation

1. SITUATION (2–3 sentences)
   Context: what is this, and why are we looking at it now?

2. FINDING (1–2 sentences — bolded)
   The single most important takeaway. Takes a position.
   No hedging. "X costs $Y more than benchmark" not "data suggests X may be higher."

3. EVIDENCE (3–5 bullets)
   Key facts supporting the finding. Every bullet must contain a number.
   No qualitative-only points.

4. IMPLICATIONS (2–3 bullets)
   What this means for the business.
   Connect to 8 figure FY26 / 9 figure 3-year target where relevant.

5. RECOMMENDATION (numbered list)
   Specific, assignable actions with owner and timeframe.
   Each action labelled: Quick Win / Requires Approval / Structural
   "Investigate X" is not a recommendation. "Jacob to present X to CFO by [date]" is.

6. RISKS & DEPENDENCIES (table)
   Columns: Risk | Impact | Mitigation
   Max 3–4 rows. Material risks only.

Document Generation

• Library: python-docx only — never docx-js (won't open in Word for Mac)
• Venv: <workspace>/.venv
• Run pattern: source <workspace>/.venv/bin/activate && python3 - << 'EOF' ... EOF
• Save path: 4 - Projects/[project-name]/[YYMMDD]_Exec_Summary_[topic].docx
• Logo: Include the configured brand logo top-left if provided (bring your own theme)

Brand Specifications

Brand-adaptable output: headings, section dividers, and body font follow the active configured theme rather than a hardcoded palette.

Execution Steps

1. Identify source material — use the most recent analysis in conversation, or load the file Jacob specifies. If ambiguous, ask one scoping question: "Which output should I summarise, and who is the audience?"

2. Draft structure in conversation first — show the six sections as plain text before generating the docx. Wait for Jacob to confirm or adjust before writing the file.

3. Generate the docx — use inline python-docx heredoc via Bash. Apply the configured brand colours to headings, bold the Finding, render Risks as a Word table with a thin border in the brand accent colour.

4. Save and confirm — report the save path and flag any data gaps or unverified numbers.

Design Principles

• Lead with the Finding. It is the most important section. It takes a clear position — not a hypothesis, not a hedge.
• Every Evidence bullet has a number. If you can't attach a figure, cut the bullet.
• Recommendations are assignable. Name an owner and a date. If you don't know the owner, flag it — don't leave it vague.
• One page. Hard limit. If it doesn't fit, cut content — never shrink font or margins.
• 60-second readability. A time-poor CFO should finish it standing at a printer.
• No AI language. No "this analysis leverages", no "it is worth noting". Write like a project director briefing ExCo over coffee.

Rules

• Never fabricate data or numbers — if source material is thin, say so in the Finding rather than manufacturing one
• If the source analysis doesn't support a clear position, write: "Finding: Insufficient data to draw a conclusion — [specific gap]" and recommend the data action
• Always mark DRAFT unless Jacob explicitly says FINAL
• Connect Implications and Recommendations to the multi-year cost program where there is a genuine link — do not force it
• Append a dated entry to 4 - Projects/[project-name]/log.md on completion

Programme Context

• Company: a large ASX-listed infrastructure services enterprise, Australian infrastructure services
• Sectors: Defence & Social Infrastructure (D&SI), Telco, Transport, Infrastructure Services
• Cost program: 8 figure FY26 productivity target / 9 figure 3-year transformation
• Default audience: CFO, ExCo, or sector leadership, senior, time-poor, decision-ready
• Competitive set: major Australian infrastructure services peers
• All figures AUD unless stated

Wiki Compile (post-delivery)

After delivering the output, compile durable findings to the Knowledge Wiki. Read context/wiki-compile-step.md for the full checklist. Skip if the output is formatting-only or contains no new findings (apply the "so what" test).