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Writing an EffectiveExecutive SummaryRoberta E. Sonnino, MD, FACS, FAAPVice Dean for Faculty Affairs & Professional DevelopmentWayne State University School of MedicineExecutive and Career CoachApril 1, 2015GWIMS Toolkit
When planning a career changeinternally or externally Need to re-conceptualize how to present yourself Need to determine which documents to developand what to include in them Need to explain who you are in writing .The EXECUTIVE SUMMARYGWIMS Toolkit
What is an Executive Summary? The Executive Summary is a narrative of two to threepages, used in conjunction with a CV, to presentones-self in the best possible light when seeking anew position or opportunity. While the CV factually summarizes what the individualhas accomplished, the Executive Summary outlinesthe individual’s talents, personal qualities, traits,values, motivation (not part of a CV). Preparation of a good Executive Summary requiresthe ability to identify these personal strengths.GWIMS Toolkit
The Executive Summary Provides synopsis of background, competencies andaccomplishments relevant to a particular careerobjective Particularly useful when applying for leadershippositions; offered as a companion to a CV A strategic and focused document written for a specificposition May lead with an OBJECTIVE, followed by a PROFILE,supported by a SKILLS SUMMARY that is derived fromaccomplishment statements. Therefore, the first thing to develop are severalaccomplishment statementsGWIMS Toolkit
Accomplishment Statement(Appreciative self-inquiry) Begins with a brief description of a problem or issuethat had to be resolved. This is followed by an activeverb (how the problem was resolved) and a result –the outcome of the problem The action and result can be used as a bullet point onan executive summaryBy definition, it is always something positive – it isabout a successful accomplishmentGWIMS Toolkit
Identify Your Strengths Analyze your accomplishment statements forknowledge, skills, attitude and behaviors thatled to each successful outcome. You willdiscover that some show up repeatedly indifferent situations: These are yourcompetencies Competencies includeo What you know - what you have learnedand/or acquiredo How / who you are - your talents, personalqualities, traits, values, motivationGWIMS Toolkit
The Executive Summary OBJECTIVE PROFILE SKILLS SUMMARYNOTE: in some cases, the order of the PROFILE and SKILLSsections may be reversed. If personal skills and qualities are moreimportant for the position than specific prior job accomplishments,it may be best to put the Skills section right after the Objectives,before the Profile listing previous accomplishments.GWIMS Toolkit
The Objective Written for a specific position, the objectivedetails what you hope to find, that (hopefully)matches what the employer is looking for The OBJECTIVE is targeted to the opportunityadvertised May use (and emphasize) key words from theposition announcement or job descriptionWriting the Objective may also lead to a re-evaluation ofpersonal goals, making sure that the proposed positionmatches strengths, roles, culture and other factorsGWIMS Toolkit
Objective - examples Seeking a Senior management position inresearch administration, where 10 years ofexperience will add value and increasedfunding success To serve as President of a university whichvalues outstanding research and scholarship,encourages innovative strategic planning, andvalues ethical community serviceGWIMS Toolkit
Profile The profile outlines your actual experience The profile details your readiness for theposition and experience with similar rolesand responsibilitiesGWIMS Toolkit
Profile – Example MD, Professor of Pediatrics, with extensiveexperience and achievements as Vice Chair ofa major department. Responsible fordevelopment of a 50MM outpatient systemo Doubled number of physicians in systemthrough recruitment and group acquisitionso Tripled outpatient visitso Led growth of the system from one site tomore than 10 clinics in 8 counties.GWIMS Toolkit
Skills SummaryThe skills summary tells them who youreally are and what you are good atIt IS about you. It is OK totoot your own horn!GWIMS Toolkit
Skills Summary - Example Ph.D. psychologist with successful administrativeand teaching experience in the academic setting. Creative and effective management skills. Flexibleand efficient working with changing priorities anddiverse audiences. Three years’ experience in design, developmentand evaluation of curricula, programs, andinstructional materials. Strong commitment toquality in all aspects of work.GWIMS Toolkit
Skills summary - other examples Responsible faculty member with fundraising andacademic administrative experience. Effectivelymanage changing priorities and diverse groups. Strategist able to assess situations and trends,internally and externally, to identify and securefunding opportunities for growth and development. Able to navigate through complex issues andconceive of solutions leading to cooperationbetween disparate groups and individuals.GWIMS Toolkit
Executive Summarydeveloped in response to an Ad Match accomplishments and skills to the jobrequirements – use language from Ad Be convincing; show enthusiasm Customize wherever possible May use “T” format as a worksheetGWIMS Toolkit
T FormatAd in Science for research faculty, Department ofRadiation Oncology asks for requirements which closelymatch my experience and skillsTheir RequirementsMy Experience / SkillsDevelop competitive researchprogramCo-PI on RO1 grant and PI oninstitutional grant in neurosciencePhD, tenure eligible as Associate PhD Physicist, certified for patientcare, 8 years teaching experienceProfessor / ProfessorExperience in medical physicsand an interest in oncologyInterest in prostate cancer andsignificant research this fieldCollaborative, innovativeTeam builder and player; creativeGWIMS Toolkit
Executive Summary [Sample]Jane Doe, MD, FACSProfessor & Vice Chair, Department of Surgery, Big State UMytown, Mystate, ZipGWIMS Toolkit
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Bottom Line The Executive Summary is a valuabletool for graceful self promotion. The CVtells prospective employers what youhave objectively accomplished, while theExecutive Summary allows you to tellthem what you are really good at, andhow well you match the position theywant to fill. It is often the first documentthey read.GWIMS Toolkit
Author BiographyRoberta E. Sonnino, M.D., FACS, FAAP, is Professor ofPediatric Surgery, Vice Dean of Faculty Affairs andProfessional Development at Wayne State UniversitySchool of Medicine, and Associate Provost for MedicalAffairs at Wayne State University. She is also aContributed Service Professor in the Center for HealthPolicy and Ethics at Creighton University, and anExecutive Coach (RES Coaching LLC). Beforebecoming a full‐time medical school administrator, Dr.Sonnino practiced Pediatric Surgery as well as servedas Chief of Pediatric Surgery and Surgeon‐in‐Chief ofthe Children’s Hospital at Mercer University School ofMedicine, and Professor and Chief of Pediatric Surgery,at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr.Sonnino completed the Executive Leadership inAcademic Medicine (ELAM) fellowship in 1998, andcurrently serves on its faculty. She has served as anofficer and committee member for more than 15professional societies. She is currently Chair of theAAMC Group on Faculty Affairs. In her faculty affairsroles, Dr. Sonnino established new offices of facultyaffairs, wrote medical school policies, developednumerous successful programs in faculty development,professional career advancement, mentoring, promotionand tenure and women in medicine.GWIMS ToolkitContact Information:Email: RESCoachingLLC@gmail.comPhone: 804-286-9174
Apr 01, 2015 · Ad in Science for research faculty, Department of Radiation Oncology asks for requirements which closely match my experience and skills Their Requirements Develop competitive research program PhD, tenure eligible as Associate Professor / Professor. Experience in medical physics and a
