Weekly Update

Weekly Update Drafter

Draft a stakeholder update email using the weekly-update template.

Instructions

1. Gather Information

   • Read Tasks/active.md for current sprint status
   • Read GOALS.md for 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

2. Check Stakeholder Preferences

   • Read Workflows/weekly-stakeholder-update/stakeholder-preferences.md for audience needs
   • Read Workflows/weekly-stakeholder-update/past-updates/ for tone and continuity

3. Assess Status

   • Compare progress against milestones
   • Identify any slippage or blockers
   • Determine overall status: On Track | At Risk | Blocked

4. Draft Using Template

   • Use Workflows/weekly-stakeholder-update/draft-template.md as the structure
   • Keep total length under 500 words
   • Lead with metrics, not activity
   • Flag blockers early with proposed solutions
   • Reference OKRs when showing progress

5. 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