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Simple Status Update Template
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What this template does
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A one-page bulleted-list progress report for fast-moving teams and daily standups.
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Same three-part structure as any progress report — verdict, substance, ask — compressed to what fits in 60 seconds of reading.
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Colour-codes the status line automatically: 🟢 On track → 🟡 At risk → 🔴 Behind.
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How to use it
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1. Update the header: project name, date, and reporting period.
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2. Pick a status from the dropdown in the Status cell. If it's not “On track,” fill in the one-line “Why” field.
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3. Fill in the “What happened” bullets — keep each one to a single line.
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4. Fill in “What's next” and “What I need from you.” That's the ask — don't skip it.
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5. Copy the whole block for next period's update; the formatting carries over.
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