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Professional
Inverted Pyramid
In news writing: most important first, important next, extra last — reader gets it even if stops mid-way.
Professional
Shocking Hook Opening
Open with shocking stat, personal story, or challenging question — first 30 sec.
Professional
Three Powerful Endings
3 endings: call-to-action, powerful quote, callback to opening story.
Professional
Single Targeted Takeaway
Each presentation = one takeaway only. Not 3, not 5. One.
Professional
Pyramid Principle
Start with conclusion, then 3 arguments, then details per argument — top-down.
Social
"Tell Me More"
When he opens sensitive topic, say "tell me more" vs reply.
Administrative
Inverted Pyramid (Minto)
Lead with conclusion first, then supporting arguments, then details — never the reverse.
Administrative
BLUF — Bottom Line Up Front
Every work email starts with one sentence: "what I need from you" or "the bottom line".
Administrative
Team Handbook
One document answering every "how do we work here?" question for new hires.
Administrative
Architecture Decision Record (ADR)
Each significant decision: a text file with context, options, choice, consequences.
Administrative
Policy on One Page
Each policy: title, scope, 5 rules, exceptions, review date — one page only.
Administrative
Wiki Home Page Design
One page answering "where do I find X?" for 80% of team questions.
Administrative
Architecture Decision Records Archive
Each major decision: context, options, decision, consequences — one page, sequential.
Administrative
Tribal Knowledge Audit
List "things only X knows" — each is risk if they leave.
Administrative
Post-Mortem Library
Each major incident/issue: written post-mortem — saved in searchable library.
Administrative
FAQ from Support Tickets
Track last 100 support tickets — top 20 repeats = your FAQ page.
Administrative
Onboarding Wiki
New hire week 1: one page with everything they need — not "ask so-and-so".
Leadership
Minto Pyramid for Communication
Conclusion first, 3 arguments, evidence per argument. Leaders speak from top, not foundation.
Leadership
One Takeaway in Every Communication
Before any speech/pitch/meeting, define: what one sentence, if remembered a week later, means I succeeded?
Digital & AI
BLUF: Bottom Line Up Front
First line of email: answer/request/decision. Context after. Cuts read time 70%.
Digital & AI
AI as "Draft Zero" Writer
Use AI for a bad-fast initial draft, then YOU rewrite completely. Blank page is the killer.
Digital & AI
AI Editing Pass
After YOU write, ask AI for 3 improvements only. Don't let it "rephrase".
Digital & AI
Preserving Voice with AI
Identify 5 phrases/words that are "you". Ensure 2+ appear in any AI-assisted text.
Digital & AI
Plagiarism Boundaries with AI
"AI text didn't copy anyone" is myth. Ensure you don't publish someone's idea/sentence unattributed.
Digital & AI
Citation Hygiene with AI
Every AI claim needs a live source. Never cite a source you haven't read.