Use AI to check if your writing has too much background and not enough action.
You've written an update, a proposal, or a summary. It feels thorough. But before you send it, ask AI a simple question: does this document spend too much time explaining context and not enough time on what actually needs to happen next? Sometimes we front-load so much background information that the reader has to dig to find the point or the decision. AI can review your draft and tell you if you're burying the lead — if your most important information is stuck in the middle or at the end instead of up front where busy people need it. This is especially useful before sending anything to executives, stakeholders, or anyone who gets hundreds of emails a day. They need the action or decision first, and context second. Let AI help you rebalance your structure so the most important part doesn't get lost in the setup.
Try this prompt today
“I've written a document for my team. Please read it and tell me: Am I spending too much time on background/context and not enough on the main point or action needed? If yes, show me specifically which parts feel like setup versus substance, and suggest how I could restructure this so the most important information comes first. [Paste your draft here]”
March 1, 2026
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