6Writing the Front Matter and Executive Summary

Step 7: Front Matter and Executive Summary

The Front Matter

Cover (Transmittal) Letter

Title Page

Proprietary Notice

Table of Contents

List of Graphics

Additional Front Matter

The Executive Summary

Who Reads the Executive Summary?

Outline of the Executive Summary

Introduction

Opening Paragraphs

Program Design

Technical Approach

Project Management Plan

Implementation, Monitoring, and Maintenance

Education and Training

Time/Cost

Your Company Profile

Future Products and Other Elements

Common Errors

Executive Summary Checklist

The deadline for submitting the formal proposal to Everett Hospital was fast approaching, and the team was working hard on the final details. Top management had approved the ...

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