For any successful project irrespective of the organizations size, it is critical for people to be on the same page.
And one of the best ways to ensure that you stay on the same page is sending a project status update email to your manager or team about the progress made, wins, learning, etc.
In this post we will look at some tips, best practices and two sample work status update email templates that you can use to keep your team on track. So let us jump in.
Subject: Status Update Sprint [Number] Week [Number]
Dear Team,
Hope you all are well. An overview of the past week is [Share 2-3 Sentence Paragraph Describing the Highlights].
Based on the week, there are some steps we will need to take in the coming days like [Share Future Steps].
What worked well:
Challenges:
Next Steps:
And that is all for this week. If you have questions or clarifications, feel free to reach out to me via email.
Thanks for taking the time to go through the update. Have a great weekend ahead!
Regards,
[Your Name]
Dear [Manager's Name],
Hope you are well. This week was [Share 2-3 Sentence Paragraph Describing the Highlights].
Here are more in-depth details on the week.
What worked well:
Challenges:
Next Steps:
If you have questions or clarifications, feel free to reply back.
Thanks for taking the time.
Best Regards,
[Your Name]
Writing a clear and effective project status update email can feel like a daunting task. But when you understand the best practices shared in this post and make use of the sample email templates, the process of creating an excellent project status email becomes a lot more easier and streamlined.
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Shiva is a subject matter expert in communication, marketing, productivity, and learning systems. He has previously contributed to many blogs and newsletters, including Validated, Mental Models, HackerNoon, and several brands. You can find Shiva onĀ LinkedInĀ or email him at shiva(at)routine.co.