Think of it as the highlight reel or SparkNotes version of your more-detailed project documents. Different than an abstract, the executive summary provides a condensed variation of what your project proposal explains in length. Your executive summary should be short and sweet, but it also needs to pack a punch. Executive summaries are a key part of any business plan and there’s a lot riding on their success!ĭespite being a small piece of a larger proposal, executive summaries serve a big purpose in project management and will be read by every stakeholder, higher-up, or investor you hope to impress.
