Write a status report
A short status report that shows at a glance where the project stands and where help is needed.
- Type
- Template
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- about 5 min
Results depend on the tool, the model and what you enter.
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Who reads the report?
- my manager
- the steering committee
- the client
- the whole team
- the club board
Which project?
- website relaunch
- rollout of the new accounting software
- shop refurbishment
- organising the annual conference
- developing an app
What happened?
- design done, copy late, deadline at risk
- training done, data import still missing
- builders two weeks behind
- venue booked, programme half done
- first version running, feedback pending
Your prompt
Turn my notes into a status report for [Recipient]. Project: [Project]. Notes: [Notes]. Structure: traffic light (green, amber, red) with one sentence of reasoning, done since the last report, next steps, risks, decisions or help I need. 200 words at most, factual, no sugar-coating.
Matching tools
Tools from our catalog that this prompt works well with.
- ChatGPT Prices and limits
- Claude Prices and limits
- Microsoft Copilot Prices and limits
How to use it
- Fill in the fields or tap a suggestion. Leave out names, addresses and other personal data.
- Copy the finished prompt into a tool of your choice.
- Check whether the traffic light is honest: reporting amber early beats reporting red late.
Works in these tools
Prompts work in many chat and generator tools. This selection comes from our catalog; prices as shown on the tool page.
- ChatGPT Free planfrom 8 USD per month
- Claude Free plan
- Microsoft Copilot Free plan
- Notion AI Free plan
Why does this work?
The fixed structure makes reports comparable. The section on help needed makes sure problems do not get lost.
Tips
- Attach details rather than making the report longer.