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By Lenny Rachitsky · lennysnewsletter.com · @lennysan on X · YouTube · LinkedIn
Lenny explains the Minto Pyramid Principle (lead with the answer, then support it with arguments and data) and the Situation-Complication-Resolution (SCR) framework for structuring business narratives. He shows how combining them improves emails, strategy docs and presentations for busy audiences.
Subscriber post — summary only01Key takeaways
- Lead with your recommendation, then back it with supporting arguments, then the data behind each argument.
- Think from the bottom up but present from the top down, since audiences want conclusions first.
- Structure proposals as Situation, Complication, then Resolution to give context before the ask.
- In business writing, keep the Situation and Complication brief so you reach the recommendation quickly.
- Use the SCR structure as a starting template when drafting strategy docs or proposals instead of a blank page.
“you think from the bottom up, but you present from the top-down.”Barbara Minto · Lenny’s Newsletter
02Frameworks mentioned
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