Quick Reference: BLUF, Pyramid, One-Pager Checks
Use a quick pre-send check for BLUF, pyramid logic, and one-pager structure.
What is the BLUF check before sending? Can the reader tell the action, decision, or status from the first sentence? If not, move the point up before polishing anything else. What is the plain-language check before sending? Would a smart reader outside your function know what to do without decoding jargon? Replace abstract nouns with concrete actors, verbs, dates, and consequences. What is the pyramid check before sending? Do the paragraphs support one top-line answer in a clear order? If details do not support the top line, group them or cut them. What is the promise check before sending? Does…
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