Executive Briefing em Inglês: Comunicação Direta para C-Level
BLUF, Executive Summary e Key Takeaways - a phraseology que respeita o tempo da liderança.
Executivos têm agendas comprimidas. Comunicar de forma concisa, estruturada e orientada a ação é fundamental. O formato BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) é o padrão em empresas globais para respeitar o tempo da liderança.
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Comparativo: como um iniciante diria vs. como um executivo nativo diria
- BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front)
Communication technique where the main point comes first, followed by supporting details.
❌ Básico"I want to explain the situation and then tell you what we need."
✅ Executivo"BLUF: We need $2M additional budget to meet the Q4 launch date. Here's the analysis supporting this request."
Quando usar: E-mails e apresentações para C-Level.
- Executive Summary
A brief overview of a longer document that highlights key points.
❌ Básico"Here is a short version of the report."
✅ Executivo"The executive summary captures the three strategic options with our recommendation on slide 2."
Quando usar: Documentos longos e propostas estratégicas.
- Key Takeaways
The most important points to remember from a presentation or document.
❌ Básico"The important parts are..."
✅ Executivo"The key takeaways from this analysis are: 1) market timing is critical, 2) we have first-mover advantage."
Quando usar: Final de apresentações e documentos.
- Action Items
Specific tasks assigned to individuals with deadlines.
❌ Básico"The things we need to do next."
✅ Executivo"Action items: CFO to approve budget by Friday; CTO to finalize vendor selection by EOW."
Quando usar: Fechamento de reuniões executivas.
- Decision Point
A moment requiring executive approval or strategic choice.
❌ Básico"We need you to decide."
✅ Executivo"We've reached a decision point: proceed with acquisition or pursue organic growth."
Quando usar: Steering committees e board meetings.
- Net-Net
The final conclusion after considering all factors.
❌ Básico"In summary..."
✅ Executivo"Net-net: the ROI justifies the investment despite short-term margin compression."
Quando usar: Conclusões de análises financeiras.
Erros Comuns a Evitar
"I want to explain the background first..."
"BLUF: We recommend Option B. Here's the supporting analysis..."
"Please read the full document."
"The executive summary on page 1 captures the key points. Details follow for reference."
"Let me know what you think."
"I need your decision on the vendor selection by Thursday to meet the implementation timeline."
Phraseology Tips
- Always lead with the recommendation, not the analysis
- Use 'net-net' for final conclusions in financial contexts
- Quantify impact: 'This will save $X' or 'Risk is $Y exposure'
- End with clear asks: 'I need X by Y date'
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