Weekly Update Drafter
Draft a stakeholder update email using the weekly-update template.
Instructions
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Gather Information
- •Read
Tasks/active.mdfor current sprint status - •Read
GOALS.mdfor OKR targets and progress - •Check recent meeting notes for decisions and commitments
- •Look at git history for changes this week
- •If Linear MCP connected: fetch recently completed, in progress, and blocked issues
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Check Stakeholder Preferences
- •Read
Workflows/weekly-stakeholder-update/stakeholder-preferences.mdfor audience needs - •Read
Workflows/weekly-stakeholder-update/past-updates/for tone and continuity
- •Read
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Assess Status
- •Compare progress against milestones
- •Identify any slippage or blockers
- •Determine overall status: On Track | At Risk | Blocked
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Draft Using Template
- •Use
Workflows/weekly-stakeholder-update/draft-template.mdas the structure - •Keep total length under 500 words
- •Lead with metrics, not activity
- •Flag blockers early with proposed solutions
- •Reference OKRs when showing progress
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Review Checklist
- • Status accurately reflects reality
- • Metrics are current (not stale)
- • Blockers have clear asks attached
- • Next week priorities are realistic
- • Under 500 words
Notes
- •Lead with the headline - what's the ONE thing they need to know?
- •Be honest about status - At Risk is better than surprising people later
- •Make asks specific - "Need decision on X by Friday" not "need support"
- •Never guess at numbers - flag "TBD" if a metric isn't available