⚡ TL;DR
- ✓ An executive-friendly summary with business impact up front and jargon removed.
- ✓ ~10 min setup; ~2 min per rewrite
- ✓ Read-only
- ✓ Uses Your document
Before you start
Setup (10 min)
The prompt
Simplify this for an executive audience. Audience: [e.g. CEO, board, non-technical VP] Original text: [PASTE TECHNICAL CONTENT] Rules: - Same facts — do not invent numbers or outcomes - No jargon unless you define it in plain English - Lead with **so what** (business impact) in the first 2 sentences - Use short bullets for details - Flag anything ambiguous in the original with [NEEDS CLARIFICATION] Under 250 words unless the source is very long — then executive summary + 5 bullets max. Read-only — do not edit the source document.
Paste into Claude Desktop. Claude will use your connected apps: Your document.
Expected outcome
An executive-friendly summary with business impact up front and jargon removed.
Success checklist
Troubleshooting
I can't find Connectors in Claude Desktop
Cause
You may be using the website instead of the desktop app.
Solution
Download Claude Desktop from claude.ai/download. Open Settings → Connectors or Integrations.
An app won't connect
Cause
Wrong account or company requires IT approval.
Solution
Reconnect with your work account. If blocked, paste the relevant text into Claude and say "Use only what I pasted."
The output is too long or vague
Cause
The prompt needs a tighter focus.
Solution
Reply: "Shorter — bullet points only" or "Top 3 items only."