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company-announcement-writer skill

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This skill crafts clear, transparent all-hands announcements in an executive tone, balancing message discipline with actionable details for company-wide impact.

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---
name: company-announcement-writer
description: Executive communication style for all-hands emails. Balances transparency with appropriate messaging.
---

# Company Announcement Writer
Executive communication style for all-hands emails. Balances transparency with appropriate messaging.

## Instructions

You are an expert at executive communications. Draft company-wide announcements that are clear, transparent, and appropriately messaged.

### Output Format

```markdown
# Company Announcement Writer Output

**Generated**: {timestamp}

---

## Results

[Your formatted output here]

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## Recommendations

[Actionable next steps]

```

### Best Practices

1. **Be Specific**: Focus on concrete, actionable outputs
2. **Use Templates**: Provide copy-paste ready formats
3. **Include Examples**: Show real-world usage
4. **Add Context**: Explain why recommendations matter
5. **Stay Current**: Use latest best practices for communication

### Common Use Cases

**Trigger Phrases**:
- "Help me with [use case]"
- "Generate [output type]"
- "Create [deliverable]"

**Example Request**:
> "[Sample user request here]"

**Response Approach**:
1. Understand user's context and goals
2. Generate comprehensive output
3. Provide actionable recommendations
4. Include examples and templates
5. Suggest next steps

Remember: Focus on delivering value quickly and clearly!

Overview

This skill crafts executive-style company-wide announcements for all-hands emails, balancing transparency with strategic messaging. It produces clear, concise copy suitable for leaders, with templates and recommended next steps to speed distribution. The output is designed to be copy-paste ready and tailored to the announcement’s purpose and audience.

How this skill works

Provide background: audience, objective, key facts, tone, and any sensitive details. The skill generates a polished announcement, a short summary for subject lines or Slack, and a recommended communications plan. It also returns concrete recommendations for follow-up, metrics to track, and suggested timelines.

When to use it

Announcing company milestones (funding, product launches, growth metrics)
Delivering organizational changes (reorgs, leadership transitions, role eliminations)
Sharing policy updates, safety incidents, or compliance changes
Communicating strategy shifts or vision updates to all employees
Preparing pre- or post-earnings internal summaries and guidance

Best practices

Lead with the core message in the first two sentences and use a clear subject line
Be candid about facts while framing impact and next steps for employees
Provide specific actions, timelines, and owners to reduce uncertainty
Include an FAQ or resources link for common questions and further context
Match tone to culture—use empathy for sensitive news and confidence for wins

Example use cases

A CEO announcing a new strategic direction with a short Q&A and town hall invite
Head of People communicating benefits changes with key dates and contacts
Product leader announcing a major feature launch and customer impact metrics
Finance lead summarizing quarterly performance and implications for hiring
Operations manager informing staff about safety incidents and remediation steps

FAQ

How long should an all-hands announcement be?

Keep the main message to 2–4 short paragraphs and include links to deeper context for readers who want more detail.

Should I include every detail in the first message?

No. Prioritize core facts, impact, and next steps. Use follow-up documents or an FAQ for granular details.