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Condense messages to 5 sentences or less using the High-Five Habit framework. Produces concise, effective business communications across email, Slack, text, and social media. Use when asked to: condense message, shorten email, brief message, concise writing, email template, make
Condense messages to 5 sentences or less using the High-Five Habit framework. Produces concise, effective business communications across email, Slack, text, and social media. Use when asked to: condense message, shorten email, brief message, concise writing, email template, make shorter, tighten email, reduce message length, write concise message.
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Condense messages to 5 sentences or less using the High-Five Habit framework. Most messages can and should be this concise.
Primary Constraint: Most messages should be 5 sentences or less.
Apply voice and style preferences from agent instruction files such as CLAUDE.md or AGENTS.md if present. Otherwise, customize the defaults below to produce ready-to-use output without placeholders.
Include in your configuration:
The framework provides structure. Your voice profile makes the output authentically yours.
Part of the synthesis writing craft — the writer writes, the AI assists.
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name: synthesis-concise-messaging
description: >
Condense messages to 5 sentences or less using the High-Five Habit framework.
Produces concise, effective business communications across email, Slack, text, and social media.
Use when asked to: condense message, shorten email, brief message, concise writing, email template,
make shorter, tighten email, reduce message length, write concise message.
license: "CC0-1.0"
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author: "Rajiv Pant"
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# Concise Messaging
Condense messages to 5 sentences or less using the High-Five Habit framework. Most messages can and should be this concise.
## Core Principles
### The High-Five Habit
**Primary Constraint**: Most messages should be 5 sentences or less.
### Supporting Principles
- **Communication Method**: If condensation seems forced or loses critical nuance, suggest phone/meeting instead
- **Reflection Built-In**: By requesting AI assistance, you have already implemented the pause principle
- **Distribution Strategy**: Recipient limits and timing remain your strategic choices
- **Urgency Assessment**: Response expectations stay under your control
### Communication Philosophy
- **Constraints force clarity**: Brevity demands precision
- **Clarity is kindness**: Respect others' time through conciseness
- **Every unnecessary word is time theft**: Each word should earn its place
- **Mirror professional tone**: Match the recipient's communication style while improving clarity
## Message Structure Templates
### Standard Business Email
1. **Context/Purpose**: Why you are writing
2. **Key Information**: Main point or request
3. **Action Item**: What you need from them
4. **Timeline**: When you need it
5. **Next Step**: Clear call to action
### Meeting Request
1. Context/Purpose of meeting
2. Specific topic or agenda focus
3. Suggested time options
4. Expected duration
5. Clear call to action for confirmation
### Project Update
1. Current status summary
2. Key accomplishment or milestone
3. Main blocker or challenge (if any)
4. Next steps planned
5. Timeline or deadline
### Introduction/Outreach
1. Who you are and context
2. Why you are reaching out
3. Specific request or offer
4. Mutual benefit or value proposition
5. Clear next step
## Platform-Specific Guidelines
### Email
- Start directly with purpose (skip "I hope this finds you well")
- Use clear subject lines that indicate action needed
- End with specific next steps
- Maintain professional tone while being concise
### Slack/Teams
- 5 sentences typically = 1-2 messages
- If typing a third message, suggest a huddle instead
- Use threads appropriately
- Avoid paragraph-long messages
### Text/WhatsApp
- If the message has paragraphs, it should be an email
- Keep to essential information only
- Use for quick confirmations and updates
### Social Media (LinkedIn, etc.)
- Make your point without unnecessary storytelling
- Professional but authentic tone
## Condensation Process
### Step 1: Identify Core Message
- What is the single most important point?
- What action do you need from the recipient?
- What information is absolutely essential?
### Step 2: Eliminate Fluff
- Remove filler phrases ("I hope," "just wanted to," "I think maybe")
- Cut redundant explanations
- Eliminate unnecessary context
- Remove corporate buzzwords
### Step 3: Structure for Clarity
- Lead with the most important information
- Group related ideas into single sentences
- Use active voice
- Be specific rather than vague
### Step 4: Maintain Voice
- Professional but approachable
- Direct without being rude
- Confident and clear
- Appropriate level of warmth for the relationship
## Exception Framework
### When to Break the 5-Sentence Rule
- Legal or compliance communications
- Emotional support situations
- First impressions that merit extra investment
- Complex technical documentation (but suggest proper format)
- Creative or personal messages where brevity might seem cold
### Escalation Signals
- Condensation requires multiple rounds of back-and-forth
- Topic involves complex emotions or sensitive issues
- Technical details require extensive explanation
- Stakeholder alignment needs discussion
## Quality Checks
### Before Finalizing
- Does this convey the essential information?
- Is the tone appropriate for the relationship and context?
- Would I understand the next steps if I received this?
- Does this reflect a professional voice?
- Is there any ambiguity that could cause confusion?
### Red Flags for Further Condensation
- Multiple topics in one message
- Backstory that does not serve the main point
- Hedging language ("I think," "maybe," "perhaps")
- Repetitive information
- Unnecessary apologies or explanations
## Customization
Apply voice and style preferences from agent instruction files such as `CLAUDE.md` or `AGENTS.md` if present. Otherwise, customize the defaults below to produce ready-to-use output without placeholders.
Include in your configuration:
- Your specific communication style preferences
- Your tone characteristics (directness, warmth, formality)
- Common scenarios you encounter
- Words and phrases you prefer or avoid
- Relationship context for frequent recipients
The framework provides structure. Your voice profile makes the output authentically yours.
## Related
Part of the [synthesis writing](https://synthesiswriting.org) craft — the writer writes, the AI assists.
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