How does it handle business jargon?

The skill identifies and removes common corporate buzzwords and 'throat-clearing' phrases, replacing them with concrete, actionable language and specific data points.

Does it just check for grammar and spelling?

No, it goes beyond basic proofreading to perform structural reorganization, evidence verification, and tone adjustment specifically for a sophisticated executive audience.

Does it provide a summary of the changes made?

Yes, after editing, it provides an Editorial Summary listing major changes, word count reduction percentages, and remaining considerations for the author.

What kind of documents can this skill edit?

It is optimized for feature articles, thought leadership pieces, white papers, and high-level executive communications requiring professional editorial polish.

Will this skill help with word count limits?

Yes, it specifically targets word counts of 2,500-3,500 for features and 1,500-2,500 for thought leadership by cutting redundant examples and filler text.

HBR-Quality Business Editor

Name: HBR-Quality Business Editor
Author: jamesgray-ai

byjamesgray-ai

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Content Management

Refines business articles and thought leadership pieces to meet Harvard Business Review's rigorous editorial standards for clarity, evidence, and executive impact.

This skill transforms raw business drafts into publication-ready articles by applying the stylistic and structural hallmarks of elite executive publishing. It systematically audits content for logical flow, replaces business jargon with precise language, strengthens passive voice, and ensures every claim is backed by concrete data or named examples. Ideal for authors, consultants, and executives, it provides prescriptive edits that move beyond simple proofreading to enhance the authority and persuasive power of professional business writing.

Key Features

01Evidence auditing to replace vague claims with specific data, named companies, and credible sources.

02Redundancy removal and word count targeting for concise, high-impact delivery.

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04Structural optimization to ensure immediate impact and logical flow within the first three paragraphs.

05Detailed editorial summaries providing transparency on word count reduction and structural rationale.

06Active voice conversion and elimination of business jargon or 'hedge' words like 'perhaps' or 'seems'.

Use Cases

01Polishing a draft for submission to high-tier business journals or executive publications.

02Refining executive communications to ensure a direct, authoritative, and jargon-free tone.

03Transforming internal white papers into authoritative external thought leadership pieces.

Key Features

01Evidence auditing to replace vague claims with specific data, named companies, and credible sources.

02Redundancy removal and word count targeting for concise, high-impact delivery.

032 GitHub stars

04Structural optimization to ensure immediate impact and logical flow within the first three paragraphs.

05Detailed editorial summaries providing transparency on word count reduction and structural rationale.

06Active voice conversion and elimination of business jargon or 'hedge' words like 'perhaps' or 'seems'.

Use Cases

01Polishing a draft for submission to high-tier business journals or executive publications.

02Refining executive communications to ensure a direct, authoritative, and jargon-free tone.

03Transforming internal white papers into authoritative external thought leadership pieces.