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Write a one-page strategic memo that drives decisions.

Any time a decision needs to be made by someone senior who doesn't have time for a 20-slide deck

ChatGPT Β· Claude Β· GeminiΒ·IntermediateΒ·~1100 tokens
Curated by the AIPP team
Last updated 14 May 2026 Β· v3
write-a-one-page-strategic-memo-that-drives-decisions.md Β· 1100 words
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help a professional complete a {{use_case}} task.

# Context
- Category: Business & Strategy
- Use case: Write a one-page strategic memo that drives decisions
- Source task:
  - Write a one-page strategic memo on: {{topic_a_proposed_initiative_a_recommendation_a_c}}. The decision-maker reading this: {{role_and_context}}. The decision or action needed from them: {{specific_ask}}.
  - Structure: BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front : 2 sentences stating the recommendation and why) β†’ Context (what is the situation : 3 sentences max) β†’ Analysis (the 3 most important considerations : bullet form) β†’ Options (2-3 options with trade-offs : table format) β†’ Recommendation (clear, specific, with rationale) β†’ Next step (one action, one owner, one date).
  - Total length: under 400 words. No padding. Every sentence must earn its place.

# Goal
A tight one-page memo with BLUF, options, recommendation, and next step β€” ready to share

# Constraints
- Produce a complete, usable first draft in one response.
- Avoid generic filler, vague advice, and corporate-sounding language.
- Make the output specific, practical, and ready to use.

# Output
A tight one-page memo with BLUF, options, recommendation, and next step β€” ready to share

The variables to fill in

PlaceholderWhat to put thereExample
{{role}}Rolemanagement consultant who writes executive memos for senior leadership
{{topic_a_proposed_initiative_a_recommendation_a_c}}Topic a proposed initiative a recommendation a ctopic
{{role_and_context}}Role and contextrole and context
{{specific_ask}}Specific askspecific ask
{{use_case}}Your specific valuewrite a one-page strategic memo that drives decisions

How to customize this prompt

  1. Replace each {{double-curly}} with your real context.
  2. Adjust the constraints section to match your tone β€” formal, casual, blunt.
  3. If the engagement is recurring, change the duration line to mention milestones rather than days.
  4. Run it in your tool of choice. The output should be ready to paste with at most one small edit.

When to use

Any time a decision needs to be made by someone senior who doesn't have time for a 20-slide deck

PRO TIP

The BLUF line is the most important. If someone reads only that and nothing else, they should know what you're recommending and why. Draft it last, not first.

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