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How to Write an Executive Summary Executive Summary First By writing your executive summary first, you ensure that the rest of your proposal will be aligned with the persuasive message you want to deliver. Executive Summary Content Your executive summary should contain your value proposition, which should be grasped right away by your reader. Read the discussion  HYPERLINK "http://www.rfp-templates.com/How-to-write-an-Executive-Summary.html" \t "_blank" How to write an Executive Summary to help you identify the necessary information for laying down your value proposition through the use of win themes. It is highly recommended that you read the suggestions below in order to properly and successfully use the executive summary template and sample. Identify 3 main benefitsno more, no lessthat your executive summary will cover, putting them in descending order of importance. This is the way they will appear in your document body, since you want to grab the reader's attention as early as possible. For each benefit, write a simple, declarative, and persuasive sentence by applying the S.P.A. rule for your value proposition: State your benefit by acknowledging your customers needsthis grabs their attention. Prove your statement, by giving your customers several references (examples of past performance, clients, case studies, white papers, and so on). Apply your benefit to your customers, by unveiling the real value that not only the customer but also the entire organization can get out of your offer. Use representation (numbers, facts, percentages, references, studies) instead of marketing puffery or commercial fluff. You will build credibility, thus giving the confidence to your customer to make the right decision. Ask your customer for action. It's not the time or place to be shy. You're here to have your offer selected, so use  HYPERLINK "http://www.rfp-templates.com/List-of-Action-Verbs.html" \t "_blank" action verbs in your value proposition to show the path of enlightenment to your customer. For instance, recommend your product or services, and give the information necessary to complete the action (who, what, when, where, how), such as how to purchase, or whom to contact at your company. Write your executive summary for  HYPERLINK "http://www.rfp-templates.com/What-are-Readability-Statistics.html" \t "_blank" best readability, meaning the lowest grade level possible. This way, you ensure that no barrier hampers your readers full understanding of your point. Correct, edit, and revise your executive summarybut only when you're finished writing it. Since things sometimes get a little more complicated than you might expect, remember to consult a lawyer for further information before considering your executive summary as definitive. Abstract vs. Executive Summary: The Differences In most people's minds, if abstract and executive summary do not usually consist of the same written material, the difference between the two terms is at least the source of uncertainty and confusion. To understand the exact differences between abstract and executive summary, and thus to stand out from your competitors, read the article  HYPERLINK "http://www.rfp-templates.com/Abstract-vs-Executive-Summary.html" \t "_blank" Abstract vs. Executive Summary: Discover The Main Differences. Executive Summary, Tips, Dos and Don'ts Here are some tips on how to write your executive summaryand how not to write it. Dos and Don'ts of Executive Summaries: Be persuasive (follow the executive summary format: state, prove, and apply). Don't be demonstrative (don't focus on features). Write your executive summary with active-voice sentences. Use strong, enthusiastic, and proactive language. Convert passive-voice sentences to active voice as much as possible. Write simple, short sentences intended for reading by an executive. Keep your executive summary short (1 page for every 20 to 50 pages). Write your executive summary using an executive summary template. Don't provide unnecessary technical details. Remember, an executive should be able to read it. Avoid excessive jargon, and write the definition first. Correct spelling, punctuation, style, and grammar errors. Write primarily for your customer, not for yourself (use the name of your customers organization more often than yoursand don't start with a description of your organization). Write primarily about your customer (the benefits), not about you or your product (the features). Your Executive Summary Template Executive Summary for a Business Proposal State your 3 main benefits, thus acknowledging your customers needs: this grabs their interest. Prove your statement by giving your customer several references (examples of past performance, clients, case studies, white papers, and so on). Apply your benefits to your customer by unveiling the real value that not only the customer but also the entire organization can get out of your offer. Use representation (numbers, facts, percentages, references, studies), not vague marketing copy. Finally, call your reader to action, and give all the necessary information for action (who, what, when, where, how). Executive Summary for a Grant Proposal In the case of a grant application, the outline of your executive summary would still use the S.P.A. rule but with a slightly different result as follows: What's the problem? State problems, issues, facts, etc., supported by recognized researches. What's the solution? Prove that the considered problem is worth working on a solution. You should provide references to recognized researches that support such efforts. Furthermore, specify research directions, expected utility and value. How can results be applied and change the World? Benefits for your research and knowledge, for the grantor, and, most importantly, for the community. Call for grant: You will never get if you dont ask! So, be explicit when applying for a grant. Provide a breakdown of funds needed on a line-item basis. Finally, involve grantor in expected science advancement and future recognition. Executive Summary Sample The executive summary sample provided at the end of this document is about a fictive company called Milwaukee Health Academy, Inc. (MHAI) that offers training programs to hospitals and medical centers. The executive summary is part of the proposal that MHAI would have sent in response to an RFP. You just need to change the content while keeping the form to make it yours. Conclusion The executive summary presents your unique selling point (USP) in order to persuade your reader to buy into the recommended solution or services. The proposed format ensures that your message is oriented towards your customer. Indeed, you are not proposing a mere solution: you are addressing your customers needs. Happy writing! Knowing is not enough; we must apply - Bruce Lee Executive Summary How [Customer] Can Improve Patients Satisfaction And Employees Reward As a Wisconsin Medical Center (WIMC), [CUSTOMER] knows that communication failure is a leading source of adverse events in health care. Indeed, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) identified communication failure as a pivotal factor in over 70% of more than 3,000 sentinel event reports since 1995. As of March 2006, nearly 80% of more than 6,000 Root Cause Analysis reports to the WI National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS) involve communication failure as at least one of the primary factors contributing to adverse events and close calls. Following the suggestion from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) report "To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Healthcare System", recommending teamwork training to improve communication for health care organizations, Milwaukee Health Academy, Inc. (MHAI) began developing a Medical Team Training (MTT) program in 2003. This program was designed to introduce communication tools to professionals working in WI facilitiestools which they can integrate into their clinical workplace. The program you can subscribe to is comprised of three important components: Application, preparation, and planning; Learning sessions at the WIMC; and Follow-up data collection and support from involved WIMCs. As of April 2006, 19 facilities were participating in the program, involving clinical units such as the OR (10), ICU (4), Medical-Surgery Unit (1), Ambulatory Clinics (3), and ED (1). The Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ), developed and validated by the Johns Hopkins Quality and Safety Research Group, was completed by each participant prior to commencing the session, and repeated one year later. The SAQ measured a significant change in attitude and behavior regarding six factors: safety climate, teamwork climate, job satisfaction, working conditions, perceptions of management, and stress recognition. Choosing [PROVIDER]'s training program to implement MTT communication principles in health care delivery will improve outcomes for your patients while rewarding your employees in the accomplishment of their daily tasks. 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