Write a Stakeholder Update
Write a concise stakeholder or executive update that covers progress, risks, and asks without wasting time.
The Prompt
Write a stakeholder update for the following project. Format: 1. Status: RAG rating (Red/Amber/Green) with one-sentence justification 2. Summary: 3-bullet TL;DR for executives who will only read this 3. Progress this period: what was accomplished 4. Next period plan: what's being worked on next 5. Risks & blockers: what's slowing things down 6. Decisions needed: specific asks from stakeholders 7. Metrics: key numbers (if tracked) Project: [PROJECT NAME] Audience: [WHO IS READING THIS — C-suite, board, client] Period: [WEEKLY / BIWEEKLY / MONTHLY] Current status: [WHAT'S HAPPENING] Key accomplishments: [LIST] Risks: [LIST] Asks: [WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM THEM?]
Example Output
Amber status: on scope and budget but 1 week behind schedule due to third-party API delays. TL;DR: 3 bullets. Progress: shipped 4 of 6 planned features. Risk: dependency on Stripe webhook docs (mitigation: mocking for now). Decision needed: approve 2-week timeline extension to accommodate delay.
FAQ
Which AI model is best for Write a Stakeholder Update?
Claude Sonnet 4 or GPT-4o. Both produce clean, executive-ready updates.
How do I use the Write a Stakeholder Update prompt?
Copy the prompt, replace the [BRACKETED] placeholders with your specific information, and paste into your preferred AI assistant (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.). Amber status: on scope and budget but 1 week behind schedule due to third-party API delays. TL;DR: 3 bullets. Progress: shipped 4 of 6 planned features. Risk: dependency on Stripe webhook docs (mitigation: mocking for now). Decision needed: approve 2-week timeline extension to accommodate delay.
Model Recommendation
Claude Sonnet 4 or GPT-4o. Both produce clean, executive-ready updates.