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Turn a Done-List Into a Status Update

Convert your scattered list of completed work into a clear weekly update for your manager or team.

Prompt

Turn the following list of things I did this week into a concise status update for {{audience}}. Group related items, lead with the most important outcomes, and keep it under 150 words. Flag anything that sounds like a blocker or needs a decision as a separate short section at the end. Don't inflate small tasks into achievements.

What I did:
{{done_list}}

Fill in these placeholders

  • {{audience}}
  • {{done_list}}

How to use it

Jot your done-list in any messy form — fragments are fine. Review the output before sending: the grouping is usually right, but only you know which item actually mattered most this week.

Example use case

Writing the Friday update email in two minutes instead of twenty.

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