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Pyramid Principle

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  • Top-down pyramid
Top-down pyramid

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What is the Pyramid Principle?

Answer, supporting points, evidence

When to use it: Executive memos and recommendations — answer first, then supporting points and evidence.

Why it works: Answer-first structure respects the reader's time; works in any medium where attention is short.

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