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7. Stakeholder communication & options memos
Communication · 36 pages source format
Executives want options with tradeoffs, not open-ended problems. One-page memos beat 30-slide decks.
What you'll learn
- Options memos
- Stakeholder mapping
- Executive summaries
Options one-pager
Problem → 2–3 options → recommendation → risks → ask.
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Write a one-pager for a real or fictional decision.
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Stakeholder map
Who cares? Who decides? Who blocks? Tailor message to each.
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Map 4 stakeholders for a current project.
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