The Ultimate Guide to Amazon’s 6-Pager Memo Method - Weekly Newsletter


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9 February 2025

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I've noticed a similar pattern in all successful people. Whatever sphere they're interested in. They take the next step without hesitation. They are biased to action. They seek advice and then implement. Sometimes its a success and sometimes not. But you learn just as much from making a mess as from being successful. So take the next step.

Some Thoughts

Have you heard about performance amnesia? As the name suggests, it’s about forgetting about your performance, good or bad. In project management this means your project successes or failures. If you did well, celebrate and move on. If you make an error, learn from it and move on. Forgetting your past performances is key to keeping your head in the game and striving for progress.

What you will learn this week:

☀️ How to implement the Amazon 6-pager memo.

🌍 Common errors to avoid.

🍄 BONUS - The best ways to enhance the impact of your memo.


The Ultimate Guide to Amazon’s 6-Pager Memo Method

We covered the Amazon 6-Pager memo is a full in-depth article. In this article we go even further. Looking into some lesser-known ideas about how to implement the memo. Amazon’s 6-pager memo shows us the power of concise, structured, and story-like documentation and how it helps in the decision-making process. Let’s look at a practical guide to help you master this innovative approach.

Understanding the Structure

At the high level, there are 7 sections included in the memo. This creates a well-rounded memo structure. Here’s a breakdown of its key sections:

1. Introduction

The introduction sets the stage for your memo. It should provide background information and clearly state the purpose of the document. This section should answer the following questions:

  • What is the memo about?
  • Why is this topic important?
  • What decisions or actions are required?

2. Goals

This section outlines the key success metrics and objectives. Clearly define what you aim to achieve with this memo. Goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). This clarity helps align all stakeholders from the outset.

3. Tenets

Tenets are the guiding principles and values relevant to the memo.

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