Long reports hide their message; one-pagers deliver it. Distilling a big report to a single page is a prized skill. Here's how to do it without losing what matters.
Find the one decision
Ask what the reader actually needs to decide or know. Everything on the page should serve that. The detail isn't lost — it moves to an appendix; the page carries only the essentials.
Lead with the answer
Open with the conclusion and recommendation, then the two or three points that support it. Top-down structure lets the reader get the message in the first few lines.
Cut ruthlessly
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn a long report into one page?
Find the one decision it serves, lead with the answer, and cut ruthlessly — detail moves to an appendix.
Do I lose information?
No — the detail moves to an appendix; the page carries only the essentials.
What belongs on the one page?
The conclusion, recommendation, and the two or three points that support it.
How can I master this?
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