ChatGPT can help summarize long reports, but you should ask for a specific kind of summary. A manager may need decisions and risks, while a team may need next actions.
Copy this prompt
Summarize this report for a business reader.
Audience:
[executive, manager, team, client]
Purpose:
[why they need the summary]
Report text or notes:
[paste content]
Return:
1. Executive summary under 120 words
2. Key findings
3. Risks or concerns
4. Decisions needed
5. Action items
6. Questions the report does not answer
Common mistake
Do not accept a summary that only shortens the text. Ask ChatGPT to separate findings, risks, decisions, and next actions.