diff --git a/templates/strategic_review.yml b/templates/strategic_review.yml
index 69efd5f..3987ceb 100644
--- a/templates/strategic_review.yml
+++ b/templates/strategic_review.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 name: strategic_review
-description: "Crimson Leaf 24-hour strategic review — full portfolio evaluation from each executive's perspective."
+description: "Crimson Leaf 24-hour strategic review -- full portfolio evaluation from each executive's perspective."
 debug: true
 model: power
 system: agent_prompt
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ steps:
       - If you are Sloane (The Dealmaker): Focus on marketing, visibility, revenue.
         Are we selling? Does anyone know we exist? What channels are we missing?
 
-      Build on previous speakers' points. Disagree if you must — this is a board debate.
+      Build on previous speakers' points. Disagree if you must -- this is a board debate.
 
       When genuine consensus is reached across all perspectives, include exactly:
       "consensus_reached: true"
@@ -63,14 +63,14 @@ steps:
       Synthesize the boardroom transcript into a STRATEGIC BRIEF for David.
 
       Structure:
-      1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY — one paragraph on portfolio health
-      2. CRITICAL ISSUES — things that need immediate attention (if any)
-      3. OPPORTUNITIES — ranked by priority
-      4. ACTION ITEMS — specific tasks for David, formatted as:
+      1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- one paragraph on portfolio health
+      2. CRITICAL ISSUES -- things that need immediate attention (if any)
+      3. OPPORTUNITIES -- ranked by priority
+      4. ACTION ITEMS -- specific tasks for David, formatted as:
          "David, [verb]: [details]"
-      5. NEXT REVIEW — what should we focus on in the next 24-hour review?
+      5. NEXT REVIEW -- what should we focus on in the next 24-hour review?
 
-      Keep it actionable. David is one person — prioritize ruthlessly.
+      Keep it actionable. David is one person -- prioritize ruthlessly.
 
   - type: reply
     target: discussion