diff --git a/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-06-research-synthesis.md b/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-06-research-synthesis.md
index 1c7db8c05..9e2261fb7 100644
--- a/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-06-research-synthesis.md
+++ b/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/domain-steps/step-06-research-synthesis.md
@@ -373,6 +373,7 @@ _This comprehensive research document serves as an authoritative reference on {{
 
 #### If 'C' (Complete Research):
 
+- **Replace** the template placeholder `[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]` in the `## Research Overview` section near the top of the document with a concise 2-3 paragraph overview summarizing the research scope, key findings, and a pointer to the full executive summary in the Research Synthesis section
 - Append the complete document to the research file
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]`
 - Complete the domain research workflow
@@ -380,7 +381,7 @@ _This comprehensive research document serves as an authoritative reference on {{
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
-When user selects 'C', append the complete comprehensive research document using the full structure above.
+When user selects 'C', append the complete comprehensive research document using the full structure above. Also replace the `[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]` placeholder in the Research Overview section at the top of the document.
 
 ## SUCCESS METRICS:
 
diff --git a/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/market-steps/step-06-research-completion.md b/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/market-steps/step-06-research-completion.md
index 42d7d7d9d..0073b554e 100644
--- a/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/market-steps/step-06-research-completion.md
+++ b/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/market-steps/step-06-research-completion.md
@@ -389,13 +389,14 @@ _This comprehensive market research document serves as an authoritative market r
 
 #### If 'C' (Complete Research):
 
+- **Replace** the template placeholder `[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]` in the `## Research Overview` section near the top of the document with a concise 2-3 paragraph overview summarizing the research scope, key findings, and a pointer to the full executive summary in the Research Synthesis section
 - Append the final content to the research document
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4]`
 - Complete the market research workflow
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
-When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the research document using the structure from step 4.
+When user selects 'C', append the content directly to the research document using the structure from step 4. Also replace the `[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]` placeholder in the Research Overview section at the top of the document.
 
 ## SUCCESS METRICS:
 
diff --git a/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-06-research-synthesis.md b/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-06-research-synthesis.md
index 27331f667..96852cb1b 100644
--- a/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-06-research-synthesis.md
+++ b/src/bmm/workflows/1-analysis/research/technical-steps/step-06-research-synthesis.md
@@ -416,6 +416,7 @@ _This comprehensive technical research document serves as an authoritative techn
 
 #### If 'C' (Complete Research):
 
+- **Replace** the template placeholder `[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]` in the `## Research Overview` section near the top of the document with a concise 2-3 paragraph overview summarizing the research scope, key findings, and a pointer to the full executive summary in the Research Synthesis section
 - Append the complete technical document to the research file
 - Update frontmatter: `stepsCompleted: [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]`
 - Complete the technical research workflow
@@ -423,7 +424,7 @@ _This comprehensive technical research document serves as an authoritative techn
 
 ## APPEND TO DOCUMENT:
 
-When user selects 'C', append the complete comprehensive technical research document using the full structure above.
+When user selects 'C', append the complete comprehensive technical research document using the full structure above. Also replace the `[Research overview and methodology will be appended here]` placeholder in the Research Overview section at the top of the document.
 
 ## SUCCESS METRICS: