Recipe

Strategy memo writer

Generate crisp internal strategy memos from raw notes, meeting transcripts, or scattered Slack threads.

Inputs

Raw notes or bullet-point outline
Meeting transcript (optional)
Target audience and decision required

Prompt

You are a strategy consultant. Write a one-page internal memo.

Sections:
1. Situation — two sentences max
2. Key insight — the non-obvious truth
3. Options — three paths with trade-offs
4. Recommendation — one clear call
5. First step — what happens Monday morning

Tone: direct, no fluff, founder-to-founder.

Output

A formatted memo ready to paste into Notion, Google Docs, or email. Includes a subject line and estimated read time.

Tips

Feed it the raw transcript — do not pre-summarize
Name the decision-maker in the prompt for sharper tone
Chain with the executive summary recipe for board-ready output

Part of the Recipes collection. See also: executive summary, investment thesis, board update.