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How to automate “write up what the numbers mean for stakeholders”

Here is the best way to spend less time on this, best first. Each comes with steps you can follow today and, for AI fixes, a prompt to copy.

45 min
typically, a few times a week
50%
of the time can be automated
Easy
to set up

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AI

Have AI draft the "so what" write-up from your results

AI is good at turning tables and charts into a clear narrative for a non-technical audience. You keep the conclusions honest and the caveats in.

Typically saves about 45% of the time5 min to set up
  1. 1Paste the result tables, the original question and any context.
  2. 2Run the prompt below, naming the audience.
  3. 3Check every number and remove claims the data does not support.
  4. 4Add your recommendation in your own words.
Prompt to copy
Write a short summary of these results for [AUDIENCE]. The question was: [QUESTION]. Lead with the answer in one sentence, then three supporting points with the numbers, then caveats (sample size, data quality, what this does not show). Avoid jargon; explain any statistic in plain words. Do not claim causation unless the method supports it.

Results:
[PASTE TABLES OR DESCRIBE CHARTS]

Context:
[PASTE]

Tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Microsoft Copilot

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