Amazon's 6-Pager

Amazon’s 6-Pager is a narrative-driven decision document format used at Amazon for meetings and strategic proposals.

Key Characteristics

• Written in prose, not bullet points
• Maximum of 6 pages
• Read silently at the beginning of meetings
• Forces clear, complete thinking
• Narrative structure tells a story

Purpose

The 6-pager format ensures:

• Rigorous thinking before meetings
• Equal information access for all participants
• Focus on substance over presentation skills
• Better decision-making through written clarity

Related Concepts

• [[Engineering Strategy]]
• Decision documentation frameworks

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